Crochet amigurumi heart: scheme and technique

Almost all people on the planet have a hobby, only a small part have not yet found something to their liking. If you are one of those who are in search, this article is for you. Knitting is not as popular among today's youth and older generation as it is among the elderly. However, this is a very interesting and unusual activity, which, if desired, can grow into your own business. Let's take a closer look at the amigurumi technique. What is it?

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting small items up to 7 cm high. Mostly knit various characters from cartoons, animals and birds... But you can create whatever you like. For example, hearts... We will learn from them. The shape of knitted hearts is varied: smooth, convex, openwork, symmetrical and asymmetrical products.

To knit a voluminous heart, you will need the following materials.

1. Yarn red or pink. The best composition is cotton yarn with the addition of polyester. Cotton thread prevents the product from stretching, while synthetic thread gives shine and strength.
2. Hook... For amigurumi style, the diameter of the hook should be smaller than the yarn. The best glide is with the steel hook.
3. Synthetic fillers: synthetic fluff - soft fluffy material; artificial swan down - hypoallergenic, does not absorb odors; holofiber - does not wrinkle, after compression it quickly takes on its previous shape. It is better not to use cotton wool - it is heavy and crumples over time.
4. Scissors.
5. Markers.

For experienced knitters, any product pattern is clear. Beginners sometimes stop knitting if something doesn't work out, as in the pictures.To understand the most confusing scheme, you need to know certain designations. Let's give them for crocheting amigurumi hearts.

• VP - air loop. Knitting begins with her.
• CA - ring. Several columns are knitted around the air loop and the loop is tightened.
• Sc - short or single crochet. To avoid holes in the product, all rows are knitted with single crochets.
• NS - addition. Occurs when knitting 2 columns from the loop of the previous row.
• UB - decrease. Knit 2 stitches together in one go.
• SS - connecting loop.

For beginners, a detailed description of knitting a volumetric heart in the amigurumi style is offered. The air loop is obtained by twisting the thread around your finger twice. The hook is inserted inside, catches the working thread, pulls it out. The first loop is knit. In the ring that appears, make 6 sc. Tighten the air loop.

2 row begin to knit in a circle, knit 2 columns from each loop. There will be 12 columns. 3 row - the addition goes through a loop, a ring of 18 sc. 4,5,6 rows knit without additions. Knit a similar second part. Then they are connected by knitting a loop from each part together. Further in a circle 2 rows. It turns out 36 sc.

From row 9 decrease begins. After 5 loops, 2 columns together... After 5 rows, 5 loops remain, then they begin to fill a small heart. The last loops are reduced, and the thread is hidden inside. Agree, hand-made crafts carry the warmth of the soul.

Knitting is a creative process. It includes choice of yarn by composition, color, thread size. For beginners, it is preferable not to buy fluffy threads (mohair, grass, plush). Loops from such yarn cling to each other and, if a beautiful knitted product does not work out, it is very difficult to dissolve them.

For knitting in a circle, it is advisable to use plastic or thread marker. It will allow you to accurately determine the beginning of knitting. As the product is lifted, the marker is moved. When moving to the next row of circular knitting, it is necessary to make a connecting loop between the rows, and then only an air loop for lifting.

It is important to choose the right hook... A tool with a length of 14 cm is suitable for knitting a toy. The thickness is determined by the rod. The thread should not leave space in the crotch of the hook or hang over the sides. You need to add the filler little by little, distributing it all over the heart. The product should be soft. Perhaps the filler will be visible in some places. In this case, crochet new loops with the same thread.

In the next video, you will learn how to knit a voluminous heart with your own hands.