Today is a special day, since we bring you a crochet fabric with a lot of meaning for the little ones, we are referring to the knitted stuffed animals for babies. Also called amigurumis, a term from the Japanese language that means stuffed toy and it is believed that these have a soul and are full of good wishes, so they will become a faithful companion of the baby to whom we give it.

You stayed to learn more about these dolls and what we have to take into account when we knit them, come with us.

PRECAUTIONS FOR MAKING KNITTING PLUSH TOYS FOR BABIES Since these stuffed animals are designed for babies, we must take some precautions when we choose the materials that we are going to use and tips to weave them: Do not use objects that can come loose or become loose, such as safety eyes or noses, external rattles, or small decorative accessories that can be swallowed. Instead, it is suggested to embroider the eyes, the nose and the snout or mouth -when appropriate-. In addition, you will see that they are very beautiful and add personality to the doll.

Knit the stitches tight, to prevent the stuffing from peeking through or escaping. We can also resort to a foam type material, which is more compact for woven stuffed animals for babies.

It is important to consider the quality of the yarn that we use, since specific yarns or yarns for babies are softer, contain better raw materials, although they tend to be more expensive. Cotton, soft wool or alpaca will be soft and comfortable for babies during their first months of life, avoiding allergies and chafing. When purchasing the yarn, make sure it is machine washable, as they will require frequent cleaning and should be easy to clean and not get ruined quickly.

LET'S MAKE KNITTED DOLLS IN THE SHAPE OF ANIMALS This time, we show you an example of woven stuffed animals step by step, in this case it is a small reindeer. The necessary materials are: White yarn, a bit of black for the eyes, a bit of red for the nose 2.0mm crochet hook yarn needle Scissors Stuffed