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!

Here is a quick fun idea to crochet next, which can be used to house other smaller amigurumis! It is great for all seasons, and especially during the festive Christmas season. Just change up the colours and you can make all different kinds of gift boxes! It’s a slight step up from crocheting a cube so if you know how to do it, this is pretty easy.

If you have been looking for quick crochet projects during the festive season for gifting or just to churn out your own christmas tree ornaments, look no further. This is a quick no-sew mini christmas tree ornament pattern that can be done in under an hour. The pattern is made up of a few simple special crochet stitches and colour changes and voila, it is done!