What stitch is used to keep stuffing inside amigurumi crochet toys?

Amigurumi typically uses single crochet stitches worked tightly to create a dense fabric that holds the stuffing in.

What yarn should I use for reusable crochet face scrubbies and dishcloths?

Use washable cotton yarn, which is absorbent, durable, and suitable for reusable bathroom and kitchen items.

How do you make a crochet bag smaller while keeping its shape?

Distribute decreases evenly around the bag, usually at regular points on each round, to preserve a balanced shape.

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Free online course Crochet complete course

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 57 minutes

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Build in-demand crochet skills with a free online course—make bags, scrubbies, granny squares, flowers and amigurumi, plus tips for sustainable yarn crafts.

In this free course, learn about

Crochet basics: making chains and using slip stitch to join, move yarn, and finish neatly
Working simple one-stitch projects like an easy shawl using a primary repeated stitch
Choosing yarn types for eco items: cotton yarn for washable dishcloths, washcloths, and scrubbies
Making reusable face scrubbies, including the cluster-style stitch pattern used for texture
Crocheting dishcloths at home and understanding the best materials for absorbent, durable cloths
Creating and using granny squares: tools needed and the core technique for squares/afghan blankets
Building a hexagon motif and how it structurally differs from a traditional granny square
Constructing a hexagon slouch bag: forming the hexagon, rounding out, shaping sides, keeping form
Adjusting bag size by distributing decreases evenly to preserve shape while reducing stitch count
Adding leather straps to a crochet bag, including how to make holes in leather for attachment
Crocheting with nontraditional materials: scrap fabric yarn and plastic bags (plarn) for reuse
Making scrap-yarn bowls and selecting an appropriate crochet hook size for stiff, sturdy bowls
Amigurumi fundamentals: tight single crochet for stuffing control; decreases (dc2tog) for shaping
Crochet flowers and corsages: yarn brands referenced and the repeated stitch sequence along a chain

About the free online course

Turn yarn and simple tools into practical items, gifts, and sellable pieces while building a hands-on craft skill you can grow into a side income. This free online crochet course is designed for anyone who wants to move from curious beginner to confident maker, with guided projects that help you practice technique in a way that feels creative and rewarding. You will start by getting comfortable with the rhythm of foundational stitches and learning how to keep your tension consistent, then apply those basics to items you can actually use in everyday life.

As you progress, you will create wearable and home projects that teach structure and shaping, from an easy shawl and classic granny squares to washable cotton washcloths and dishcloths. You will also learn how to build dimension and durability in larger makes, including a bag project that explores forming a hexagon base, rounding, shaping the sides, and finishing with polished details such as adding straps. Along the way, you will strengthen the problem-solving skills crocheters use constantly: reading what your fabric is doing, adjusting stitch counts to maintain shape, and choosing yarns that suit the function of the finished piece.

The course also brings in modern, sustainable crafting ideas. You will see how crochet can reuse materials creatively, from fabric yarn to plarn made from plastic bags, helping you turn scraps into bowls and other useful items. For makers who love cute, giftable projects, you will dive into amigurumi to understand how tighter stitches help hold stuffing and how increases and decreases shape a character. You will also explore decorative elements like flowers and yarn feathers that add a professional finish to accessories, packaging, and handmade products.

By the end, you will have the confidence to start new patterns, refine your technique, and create a small portfolio of projects that demonstrates real, practical crochet ability—perfect for personal creativity, thoughtful handmade gifts, or stepping toward craft-based professional opportunities.

Course content

Video class: Easy One-Stitch Crochet Shawl 08m
Exercise: What is the primary crochet stitch used in the Sunset Shawl project?
Video class: Crochet Face Scrubbies Tutorial: Easy Christmas Present Idea | AD 14m
Exercise: What type of yarn is recommended for making the reusable, sustainable face scrubbies?
Video class: Stocking Filler Ideas - Crochet Washcloth | AD 18m
Exercise: What type of yarn is recommended for creating the washable cotton washcloths demonstrated in the video?

Video class: Easy Crochet Bag - part four - adding leather straps | AD 12m
Exercise: What is the recommended technique for creating holes in the leather straps for the crochet bag?
Video class: Easy Crochet Bag - part three - shaping the sides | AD 08m
Exercise: When reducing the size of a crochet bag, how is the decrease in stitches typically distributed to maintain the shape?
Video class: Easy Crochet Bag - part two - rounding out | AD 09m
Exercise: What crochet technique does the instructor describe as vital for maintaining the shape of a hexagonal slouch bag?

Video class: Easy Crochet Bag - part one - creating a hexagon | AD 12m
Exercise: What is the primary structural feature that distinguishes a crochet hexagon from a traditional granny square?
Video class: Quick Granny Squares 12m
Exercise: What should you use to make a granny square in crochet?
Video class: How To Crochet With Scrap Fabric Yarn 05m
Exercise: What is the primary craft project being discussed for using up small scrap pieces of fabric?

Video class: How To Crochet Scrap Yarn Bowls 11m
Exercise: Which crochet hook size is recommended for the project described in the tutorial?
Video class: Easy To Make Crochet Face Scrubbies 10m
Exercise: Which crochet stitch creates a 'cluster' effect in the crocheted face scrubbers?
Video class: Handmade Crochet Dishcloths: How To Crochet Dishcloths At Home 15m
Exercise: What is the recommended material for making dishcloths, according to the crochet tutorial?

Video class: Yarn Feathers: How To Make Stunning Feathers Out Of Yarn 13m
Exercise: What is the recommended size of a crochet hook to start making yarn feathers?
Video class: How To Crochet With Plastic Bags: Crochet Plarn Tutorial 06m
Exercise: What alternative use for plastic bags is demonstrated in the crochet course?
Video class: HOW TO CROCHET: LEARN AMIGURUMI | PART 1 | AD 03m
Exercise: What is the primary stitch used in amigurumi to create tight tension to keep the stuffing inside?

Video class: HOW TO CROCHET: LEARN AMIGURUMI | PART 2 | AD 02m
Exercise: When crocheting the body of an amigurumi animal, what is the purpose of doing a 'double crochet two together' stitch?
Video class: HOW TO MAKE CROCHET FLOWERS: PART 1 | BEGINNERS TUTORIAL | AD 01m
Exercise: Which two yarn brands are mentioned in association with The Crafts Channel's crochet course?
Video class: HOW TO MAKE CROCHET FLOWERS: PART 2 | BEGINNERS TUTORIAL | AD 03m
Exercise: When creating a crochet corsage, what is the sequence of stitches to be repeated after the initial pattern along the chain?

Video class: HOW TO CROCHET A GRANNY SQUARE | AD 04m
Exercise: What is the primary technique used to create a granny square or Afghan blanket as described in the video?
Video class: HOW TO CROCHET: CHAIN AND SLIP STITCH | BEGINNERS TUTORIAL | AD 02m
Exercise: What is the purpose of performing a slip stitch in crochet?

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