![]() This method, also known as “holding two strands double,” usually gets you an amigurumi about 1.5 times larger than the original size, according to Planet June. Photo credit to easy way to get a heavier weight of yarn without going out and buying a ton of yarn in a bigger weight than you normally use is to hold two strands of yarn together at the same time. My original pumpkin bear pattern (on the right) is designed in worsted weight yarn, but the maker Potigurumi went also made the pattern in super bulky velvet yarn which resulted in a bear twice the size! If you size up your yarn, don’t forget to also size up your hook! I’ll discuss this further below, so skip down if you want my full chart on recommended hook sizes for all yarn weights. The great thing about amigurumi is that since it’s not like a garment where you have to match a specific gauge for a good fit, you can actually substitute whatever yarn is listed with with other brands and weights of yarn without too much of an issue.Īs long as the yarns you use are internally consistent, meaning if you use the same weight for all colors, then there usually isn’t a huge problem with substituting heavier weights of yarn for the usual worsted or sport weight. Most amigurumi patterns these days use either worsted weight or sport weight yarn because they allow for some finer details without being too time consuming to make. Usually, amigurumi patterns will list the exact yarn and weight that the designer used to achieve the finished product shown in the photos. To substitute jumbo yarn, change the pattern so that it increases in multiples of eight instead of six. This method works until category 6 yarn, but not with jumbo or blanket yarns. ![]() ![]() The best way to enlarge amigurumi is to use a heavier weight of yarn or to hold two strands of yarn together. How to substitute blanket yarn in an amigurumi pattern.Yarn weight and hook size chart for amigurumi.Chart of all yarn weights when held double. ![]()
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