So what is an ‘Amigurumi’???

According to Wikipedia, the word “amigurumi” is derived from a combination of the Japanese words; "ami", meaning crocheted or knitted, and "nuigurumi", meaning stuffed doll.


Amigurumi are usually crocheted in the round, using a single crochet stitch, although they can be knitted as well. Typically, they are crocheted very tightly, often with a smaller than usual hook for the yarn, so that they can be firmly stuffed. A popular style of amigurumi features a large head with a much smaller body and limbs.


I must admit I had never heard of this term before we started selling on Etsy. Sue has been making crocheted, stuffed critters for many years. But as we learned about them, we realized that Whosits fit the amigurumi definition, so we started using the term to describe and tag our creations.


Per Wikipedia, by 2006 amigurumi were the most popular item sold on Etsy!

Eileen...