The depiction of wild boars イノシシ (inoshishi) in Japanese culture is just so cute! This pair of striped, male and female boars were crafted for 2019’s Year of Pig. Learn to make one or both boars in our crochet workshops.
LEVEL: Beginner - Intermediate
(Basic crochet skills is a plus)
DURATION:
- 3 x 4-Hour Sessions - One male boar
- 4 x 4-Hour Sessions - A pair of male and female wild boars
CLASS SIZE: 1 - 3 pax
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size -
- Male Boar: Approx 6.5cmW x 5cmH
- Female Boar: Approx 5cmW x 4cmH
- Might differ due to different hook size and/or personal tension
- Material: Acrylic yarn, polyester fibrefill and plastic eyes
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
- Your own 2.3mm Japanese crochet hook
- Alternatively you can pre-order it from us at $11 (While stocks last)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Materials you need to make amigurumi
- How to hold your crochet hook and yarn
- The pattern for the wild boar(s)
- How to read Japanese crochet patterns
- Basic crochet stitches used in amigurumi making
- How to count and keep track of your stitches
- Crocheting small amigurumi parts
- Fastening and weaving of yarn tails
- Stuffing your amigurumi
- Embroidering facial features on your amigurumi
- Finding the right placement for your amigurumi parts
- Stitching amigurumi parts together
- Adding plastic eyes to your amigurumi
- All tools and materials are provided/on loan except for the crochet hook which you need for your homework after each session
- Pattern and stitch refresher videos will be given after each session
- Note: A fee of $10 per hour will apply if you need more guidance beyond the stipulated sessions
For more information or to book a workshop, WhatsApp us at +65 96310475 (Jasmine) today.