Knitting with yarn date back for thousands of years. There are records of these methods being used to make small dolls in China several hundred years ago. During the 17th-19th centuries, the Dutch traded with Japan and introduced knitting there. The samurai in particular, embraced the craft, making garments and decorations for their winter wear.
Small motifs and stuffed objects were created in the 20th century. The Japanese later introduced the world to amigurumi (meaning knitted or crochet stuffed toys). These kawaii (cute) creations have become very popular over the last 2 decades.
Some of the most adorable amigurumi animal tutorials I have ever come across are those from CuteKnitToy. These designs are the work of three crafters based in Turkiye. Anastasia, who is actually a beader, manages the shop for them. More about Anastasia soon.
The small designs can be made into brooches with pin backs. The larger ones are ornamental or are lovely as gifts for small children. The designers even include knitted clothes to fit some of their amigurumi creations so they become dress up toys!
Wander through the collection for a huge dose of cuteness!

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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Pearl - these truly are adorable! I had a wool store in Guelph - a university town - and the students knit all the time. I'm sure they would have been into knitting these cuties! They made Lopi sweaters that were all the rage back then! Lopi being a type of yarn - heavy - knits up very quickly. A lopi sweater are the sweaters that have the nordic pattern repeating around the top of the sweater. Think of ski wear. Maybe someone could come up with a nordic sweater for these cuties to wear!
ReplyDeleteI remember Lopi sweaters! I used to knit wool sweaters a lot but not so much these days as there is easier to care for, fleece!
DeleteOh, I'm in love with the hens :) I didn't know knitting was actually introduced to Japan, apparently, the Japanese made the most of it.
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