Tokidoki Amigurumi

sparklyseahorse · Jul 12th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Maybe this is not the right place, but do any of you all do amigurumi of the Toki characters? I was going to try to do a couple, I've started on a Mou Mou but I don't think it's coming out right...anyone have pictures of ones they've tried? Sorry if this thread is misplaced, I don't know any other forum of Tokidoki.
Hmmm...maybe I'll try a Latte.....

kula_bear · Jul 12th, 2007, 01:04 PM

whats amigurumi? forgive my ignorance.

Bruinette · Jul 12th, 2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sparklyseahorse

Maybe this is not the right place, but do any of you all do amigurumi of the Toki characters? I was going to try to do a couple, I've started on a Mou Mou but I don't think it's coming out right...anyone have pictures of ones they've tried? Sorry if this thread is misplaced, I don't know any other forum of Tokidoki.
Hmmm...maybe I'll try a Latte.....

I don't, but after googling it, I think that I definitely want to learn how to do it.

I would love to see your finished product.

pinkpeony · Jul 12th, 2007, 01:26 PM

It's a Japanese craft of crocheting/knitting. :) Like origami is the craft of paper folding.

sparklyseahorse · Jul 12th, 2007, 01:48 PM

Ms. Kula_bear, amigurumi means "small knitted/crocheted toy" in Japanese (as I've been told!). I will post some pictures here in a bit, if I figure it out how to load in pics.
I've been crocheting for a while, but this is new for me. I'm working on a "Toki-insipired" toy right now from a pattern I created....it looks goofy, but it's fun!

tvstar · Jul 12th, 2007, 02:05 PM

I would love one in a toki character..like for a keychain for my bag!!

kula_bear · Jul 12th, 2007, 02:09 PM

wow thats cool! I used to volunteer at the Japanese American Museum teaching kids origami. Please post pics.

tr1n1ty · Jul 12th, 2007, 02:21 PM

toki amigurumi? -dies-
that would be SO CUTE!
I'd be heaps interested to see how your project turned out

sparklyseahorse · Jul 12th, 2007, 03:16 PM

Okay.....now you all are in for a letdown, I tried my best! I don't think the puppy likes the cat...

On the left is "Beatnik Boy"....it's not EXACTLY Toki...I'm working on it!

sparklyseahorse · Jul 12th, 2007, 03:20 PM

Dang it 'Dino! Play NICE!

kula_bear · Jul 12th, 2007, 03:22 PM

how cuuuuute! The kitty looks great! Thanks for posting the picks!!! Do they have kits for this?

sparklyseahorse · Jul 12th, 2007, 03:35 PM

I haven't seen any kits for it- the things I've read, though, say that amigurumi must be single crochet, and if worked in the round, must be spiraled (American crochet "jumps up" to the next row- the Japanese way doesn't supposedly). I think it's just a matter of grabbing some yarn of any color and just see what happens!
Most patterns I've seen build up from 6 sc in the round, and increases 6 sc every round until the size is met, then no increase a few rounds, then decreasing back. Use a smaller hook than you normally would- it really does help make the stitches tight so the stuffing doesn't show.
Thnaks for the compliment Kula_Bear!! :)

tachikomatic · Jul 12th, 2007, 03:40 PM

aww@!! too cute. i love amigurumi!! it's the only reason i wish i could crochet

TokidokiAngel · Jul 12th, 2007, 03:51 PM

very cute sparklyseahorse

tehlilone · Jul 12th, 2007, 04:30 PM

aww cuteness... I'd definitely want to learn how to do that!

Jul 12th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#1
sparklyseahorse Tater Salad	Tokidoki Amigurumi Maybe this is not the right place, but do any of you all do amigurumi of the Toki characters? I was going to try to do a couple, I've started on a Mou Mou but I don't think it's coming out right...anyone have pictures of ones they've tried? Sorry if this thread is misplaced, I don't know any other forum of Tokidoki. Hmmm...maybe I'll try a Latte.....

Jul 12th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#2
kula_bear Member Location: From LA to the Bay!	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi whats amigurumi? forgive my ignorance. __________________ My Humble Collection: Foresta Gioco Foresta Denaro Foresta Buon Viaggio Adios Star Zucca Fumo Ciao Ciao Amore Gioco Spiaggia Zucca Spiaggia Buon Viaggio Original Print Buon Viaggio Original Print Bella Original Print Canguro 2nd Gen. Paradiso Buon Viaggio Inferno Buon Viaggio Tutti Zucca Trasporto Gioco Trasporto MM Trasporto Caramella Vacanze Buon Vaggio

Jul 12th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#4
pinkpeony tOkIdOkI bLoOmEr	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi It's a Japanese craft of crocheting/knitting. :) Like origami is the craft of paper folding. __________________ Wishing for a complete L'Amore Collection! Wishes Fulfilled! Collection Completed! L'Amore Collection Pics Next up : VACANZE Visit my Tokidoki flickr album :- http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkpeonytoki/

Jul 12th, 2007, 01:48 PM	#5
sparklyseahorse Tater Salad	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi Ms. Kula_bear, amigurumi means "small knitted/crocheted toy" in Japanese (as I've been told!). I will post some pictures here in a bit, if I figure it out how to load in pics. I've been crocheting for a while, but this is new for me. I'm working on a "Toki-insipired" toy right now from a pattern I created....it looks goofy, but it's fun!

Jul 12th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#6
tvstar Member	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi I would love one in a toki character..like for a keychain for my bag!!

Jul 12th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#7
kula_bear Member Location: From LA to the Bay!	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi wow thats cool! I used to volunteer at the Japanese American Museum teaching kids origami. Please post pics. __________________ My Humble Collection: Foresta Gioco Foresta Denaro Foresta Buon Viaggio Adios Star Zucca Fumo Ciao Ciao Amore Gioco Spiaggia Zucca Spiaggia Buon Viaggio Original Print Buon Viaggio Original Print Bella Original Print Canguro 2nd Gen. Paradiso Buon Viaggio Inferno Buon Viaggio Tutti Zucca Trasporto Gioco Trasporto MM Trasporto Caramella Vacanze Buon Vaggio

Jul 12th, 2007, 02:21 PM	#8
tr1n1ty Member Location: Melbourne	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi toki amigurumi? -dies- that would be SO CUTE! I'd be heaps interested to see how your project turned out __________________ My blog: Sleepless Travels Reloaded

Jul 12th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#9
sparklyseahorse Tater Salad	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi Okay.....now you all are in for a letdown, I tried my best! I don't think the puppy likes the cat... On the left is "Beatnik Boy"....it's not EXACTLY Toki...I'm working on it!

Jul 12th, 2007, 03:20 PM	#10
sparklyseahorse Tater Salad	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi Dang it 'Dino! Play NICE!

Jul 12th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#11
kula_bear Member Location: From LA to the Bay!	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi how cuuuuute! The kitty looks great! Thanks for posting the picks!!! Do they have kits for this? __________________ My Humble Collection: Foresta Gioco Foresta Denaro Foresta Buon Viaggio Adios Star Zucca Fumo Ciao Ciao Amore Gioco Spiaggia Zucca Spiaggia Buon Viaggio Original Print Buon Viaggio Original Print Bella Original Print Canguro 2nd Gen. Paradiso Buon Viaggio Inferno Buon Viaggio Tutti Zucca Trasporto Gioco Trasporto MM Trasporto Caramella Vacanze Buon Vaggio

Jul 12th, 2007, 03:35 PM	#12
sparklyseahorse Tater Salad	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi I haven't seen any kits for it- the things I've read, though, say that amigurumi must be single crochet, and if worked in the round, must be spiraled (American crochet "jumps up" to the next row- the Japanese way doesn't supposedly). I think it's just a matter of grabbing some yarn of any color and just see what happens! Most patterns I've seen build up from 6 sc in the round, and increases 6 sc every round until the size is met, then no increase a few rounds, then decreasing back. Use a smaller hook than you normally would- it really does help make the stitches tight so the stuffing doesn't show. Thnaks for the compliment Kula_Bear!! :)

Jul 12th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#13
tachikomatic Misconstrued. Location: online.	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi aww@!! too cute. i love amigurumi!! it's the only reason i wish i could crochet __________________

Jul 12th, 2007, 03:51 PM	#14
TokidokiAngel Member Location: nYc	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi very cute sparklyseahorse __________________ Total Bag Count Currently Stands at : 52 Thanks to YoyaMart and NYCC, I finally met Simone!!! YAY!!! ^__^ ___________________ all tokidoki will be assimilated

Jul 12th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#15
tehlilone cuz i'm teh lil one Location: Irvine, Oceanside, Hemet, CA	Re: Tokidoki Amigurumi aww cuteness... I'd definitely want to learn how to do that! __________________ Visit my LiveJournal... LJ has some of the best tokidoki communities out there! Currently on the hunt for dolces... Prints Still Needed: Original, Black, Playground, Camo Olive, Citta, Foresta, Adios Star, Pirata, and Spiaggia