HomeAbout CrochetOasisEmma Collins Author portrait supplied for this editorial desk. Editorial desk Emma Collins Amigurumi & Crochet Toys Editor Emma looks after the amigurumi desk: soft toys, simple shapes and the stitch maths that keeps them even. 1 Published article Amigurumi & crochet toys Specialisation Crochet Amigurumi Main hub Read Emma’s guides About CrochetOasis The desk About Emma Emma writes the toy patterns, with a focus on shapes that are easy to understand before you pick up a hook. Her guides begin with the finished object: how big it is, how many rounds it takes and where the shaping happens. She prefers construction that leaves as little sewing as possible, and she explains the reason behind a stitch count rather than asking you to trust it. If a toy needs safety eyes, stuffing or a particular yarn weight, that is stated up front. Working method Build the shape first, then the details. Every toy guide states the finished size and the stitch count at each round, so you can check your work as you go. Published workLatest ArticlesView all guides Latest Articles Crochet Amigurumi All Guides Crochet AmigurumiCrochet octopus: eight legs, nothing to sew onAn eight-legged octopus worked in one continuous spiral. The legs are chain curls worked straight into the base, so there are no limbs to…BeginnerOct 15, 2026Hook: 3.0 mm (US D/3) — assumed for the yarn below, not tested hereYarn: DK cotton, about 20 g for the body and legs (assumed); a smooth cotton hides the stuffing better than a hairy oneabout 3 min read EditorialThe Other Desks Lily BennettKeychains & Small Projects Editor1 published guideView Lily’s ProfileSophia ReedFlowers & Decorative Crochet Editor1 published guideView Sophia’s ProfileMaya ThompsonStitches & Techniques Editor2 published guidesView Maya’s Profile Back to About CrochetOasis About these profiles. The four editorial bylines describe the desks that write and maintain the guides. Names are editorial bylines, not claims about a real contributor’s credentials. Portraits are supplied for the desk they represent and will be reviewed as named contributors are confirmed.
Crochet AmigurumiCrochet octopus: eight legs, nothing to sew onAn eight-legged octopus worked in one continuous spiral. The legs are chain curls worked straight into the base, so there are no limbs to…BeginnerOct 15, 2026Hook: 3.0 mm (US D/3) — assumed for the yarn below, not tested hereYarn: DK cotton, about 20 g for the body and legs (assumed); a smooth cotton hides the stuffing better than a hairy oneabout 3 min read