Learn to crochet the cute Tira the Little Cat Amigurumi by Hainchan (www.hainchan.com). This intermediate crochet workshop is for crafters who have basic crochet skills and is split into 3 x 4-hour sessions, with compulsory homework to be done between the sessions. Beginners are welcomed but 4 sessions will be required instead.
LEVEL: Intermediate (Basic crochet skills is required)
DURATION:
- Beginner: 4 x 4-Hour Sessions
- Intermediate: - 3 x 4-Hour Sessions
CLASS SIZE: 1 - 3 pax
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Finished Size - Approx 9.5cmW x 17.5cmH (Might differ due to different hook size and/or personal tension)
- Material: Acrylic yarn, polyester fibrefill, embroidery thread & plastic eyes
COLOUR OPTIONS:
- Tri-Colour Tira (White, Yellow & Black. Recommended for beginners)
- Black Round Eyes
- Red Round Bag
- With Blush
- Black Tira (Not recommended for beginners. Black yarn is pretty challenging on the eyes!)
- Cat Moon Eyes
- Blue Fish Bag
- No Blusher
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 the amigurumi
- The pattern for Tira the Little Cat by Hainchan (She receives a pattern fee for each workshop booked with Applelulu Crafts)
- Revisiting basics like how to hold your hook and yarn
- Japanese crochet techniques & stitch counting used in Japanese patterns
- Various crochet stitches used in amigurumi making
- Fastening and weaving of yarn tails
- Stuffing your amigurumi
- Finding the right placement for your amigurumi parts and features
- Stitching amigurumi parts together
- Inserting eyes on your amigurumi
- Embroidering facial features
- Painting the blush of your amigurumi (if applicable)
- Crochet and stitching a cute bag for your Tira
- 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.