Crochet Guides & Stitch Tutorials

Start with the chain, single crochet and the magic ring, then learn to increase and decrease: those few skills are enough for most amigurumi. Our guides use US crochet terms and show each step with a photo.

8 patterns in this collection.
Updated on October 14, 2026

Guides

Plum and Linen Hexagon Throw: Planning Rows and Stepped Edges — AI-generated design illustration
Guides & Tutorials Plum and Linen Hexagon Throw: Planning Rows and Stepped Edges

Map the rows and test the joins before assembling a plum-and-linen hexagon throw.

Olive and Oatmeal Granny Blanket: Color Contrast and Stitch Definition — AI-generated design illustration
Guides & Tutorials Olive and Oatmeal Granny Blanket: Color Contrast and Stitch Definition

Choose a clear color contrast and preserve stitch definition in an olive-and-oatmeal blanket.

Terracotta Flower-Square Throw: Color and Joining Guide — AI-generated design illustration
Guides & Tutorials Terracotta Flower-Square Throw: Color and Joining Guide

Balance warm flower centers with calm joining colors, then measure and arrange the squares before assembly.

Blue and White Crochet Blanket: Round Centers, Square Layout — AI-generated design illustration
Guides & Tutorials Blue and White Crochet Blanket: Round Centers, Square Layout

Choose a color sequence, check square corners and measure a joined sample before planning the blanket layout.

Ocean Blue Crochet Throw: Planning a Directional Motif Layout — AI-generated design illustration
Guides & Tutorials Ocean Blue Crochet Throw: Planning a Directional Motif Layout

Plan an ocean-blue crochet throw with directional motifs, a measured joined sample and a clear color map.

Sage Four-Leaf Crochet Table Mat: Shape and Finishing Guide — AI-generated design illustration
Guides & Tutorials Sage Four-Leaf Crochet Table Mat: Shape and Finishing Guide

Plan a sage four-leaf crochet table mat with balanced shapes, a small yarn sample and careful finishing. An original design guide from Amigurumi Wren.

Illustrative cream and caramel motif throw on a linen-covered bed
Guides & Tutorials Cream and Caramel Crochet Throw: Color, Layout and Joining Guide

Plan a cream-and-caramel motif throw with a measured sample, a simple layout and careful joining. An original crochet design guide from Amigurumi Wren.

Cream crochet magic ring swatch with a hook and stitch marker on linen
Guides & Tutorials How to Crochet a Magic Ring for Amigurumi

A calm beginner tutorial for making a tight magic ring and starting amigurumi rounds with clear stitch counts.