{"id":14233,"date":"2014-11-10T08:04:55","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T13:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/?page_id=14233"},"modified":"2023-02-07T12:21:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T17:21:52","slug":"brushed-amigurumi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.planetjune.com\/blog\/amigurumi-help\/brushed-amigurumi\/","title":{"rendered":"Brushed Amigurumi"},"content":{"rendered":"
Link easily to this tutorial in your patterns<\/a>: www.planetjune.com\/brush<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

You can completely change the look of an amigurumi by brushing the pieces after you crochet them. Doing this\u00a0drags some of the fibres free from the yarn and will give a soft, fluffy finish to your amigurumi. The brushed crochet technique can be used to great effect:<\/p>\n

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\nThe body and wings of my Baby Emperor Penguin<\/a> are brushed<\/em><\/p>\n

Tools<\/h2>\n

You will need something with fine, hard, sharp teeth. A wire pet slicker brush<\/em> works very well for larger pieces, or\u00a0a miniature wire brush – called\u00a0a Teasel Brush<\/em> (UK), Nap Riser Brush<\/em> (US), and Bunka Brush<\/em> (Japan) – is ideal for smaller pieces. You can use either type of brush for any amigurumi, but a larger brush will bring up the fluff over a larger area more quickly, while a smaller brush is better suited for brushing specific areas or smaller pieces without scratching your fingers.<\/p>\n

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\nBrushed Fuzzy Chicks<\/a> with a teasel brush (front) and pet slicker brush (back)<\/em><\/p>\n

Tip:<\/strong> In a pinch, you can also brush your crochet with the ‘hook’ side of a piece of velcro, although it may take longer!<\/div>\n

Suitable Yarns<\/h2>\n

To make brushed crochet amigurumi, you can crochet with any<\/strong> regular or fluffy yarn. Wool and other natural animal\u00a0fibres work very well, but acrylic and other yarns work too. I always use acrylic yarns for my amigurumi, and they brush out nicely.<\/p>\n

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\nBrushed acrylic (left) and cotton (right) pieces<\/em><\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> Be aware that brushing is a destructive technique – the brush yanks fibres out of the yarn, and in the process some fibres come out completely and are left on the brush (as shown in the above photo). So please do use caution, and test-brush a swatch before risking something you’ve spent a long time creating.<\/div>\n

Method<\/h2>\n

While you’re crocheting…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nBrushing in action<\/em><\/p>\n