Crochet shapes basic

So, you want to design your own amigurumi. Or maybe you have something you want to freehand as a gift. So you choose your color, pick up your hook, and then start at it for a minute. How many stitches in the first round? How will I make this the shape and size I want? My dear friend, the answer is in the math.

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This week's roundup includes photos, directions and links to tutorials for 5 Basic Crochet Shapes - the building blocks of hundreds of projects! Get started today!

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So, you want to design your own amigurumi. Or maybe you have something you want to freehand as a gift. So you choose your color, pick up your hook, and then start at it for a minute. How many stitches in the first round? How will I make this the shape and size I want? My dear friend, the answer is in the math.

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This week's roundup includes photos, directions and links to tutorials for 5 Basic Crochet Shapes - the building blocks of hundreds of projects! Get started today!