After mastering crochet of basic spheres, consider move onto making more complex amigurumi like this monkey! It involves crocheting a spherical head, cylindrical body and chains extending out from the main body for the limbs. With the free pattern below and the accompanying video, you will be mastering this animal in no time!

When it comes to crocheting amigurumi dolls, the limbs are where your creativity truly shines. Arms, legs, hands, and feet—each part adds character and life to your creation. But creating these intricate pieces can be challenging, especially if you’re aiming for a seamless, polished look without the need for extra sewing.

If you have mastered how to crochet a simple sphere, then the next step is to try making a simple animal amigurumi like a jellyfish or an octopus! This involves crocheting a sphere and then simply add on some tentacles. With the free pattern below and the accompanying video, you will be mastering this animal in no time!

Let us talk about using the French knot stitch in crochet and amigurumi, which is an embroidery technique I love to use for my amigurumi to make it safe for my kids to play with. Since I started using this, I seldom use safety eyes for my crochet toy projects and I have also been dabbling in making variations of the french knot eyes for more eye detailing!