Amigurumi is a Japanese crochet toy technique. At the moment, this technique is one of the most popular in the world. But it is the Russian craftswomen who achieve the greatest success. So the needlewoman Yulia Gorbunova has been knitting such lovely and beautiful dolls for four years. Read more about dolls, master classes, and performance techniques in this article.
What is amigurumi?
By name, it can be assumed that amigurumi is something that came to us from the land of the rising sun. Translated from Japanese means "knitted soft toy." Japanese needlewomen for several centuries engaged in this work.
Even in antiquity, such dolls were made from religious beliefs, superstitions, and so on. But lately, the amigurumi technique has begun to take on a new look. Most often, craftswomen and craftsmen from around the world began to crochet unusual dolls. Amigurumi dolls are so cute and cute that they fell in love not only with girls, but also with adults.
Julia Gorbunova
Only a few years (4-5 years) amigurumi dolls are popular in Russia. There are a lot of Russian craftswomen, but in this article we will talk about one of the most talented - Julia Gorbunova.
Julia lives in the city of Yekaterinburg, she is 32 years old, she is married, has a child. A daughter for Julia is the main inspirer. After all, who, if not her, can appreciate the beauty of the pupae.
This girl has been knitting for a long time, but she began to knit cotton dolls in the style of amigurumi recently. In almost two years, our needlewoman achieved high results. Each doll turns out to be better and more beautiful, and mastery is improved.
Dolls Technique
Immediately after Julia tied the first amigurumi doll, she realized that this is what she would like to do. The doll turned out to be just a beauty, the second one is even better. And Julia came to the conclusion that she wants to create her doll with unique technology.
Gorbunova Julia honed her technique for several months, until she achieved the result she was striving for. She wanted to create a doll shape close to the proportions of the beautiful female hourglass figure.
The lines of the figures of the dolls of Yulia Gorbunova are smooth and feminine. Dolls have chests, wide hips and a narrow waist. But everything is connected in such a way that it is very similar to the real proportions of a woman.
So, Julia has her own doll scheme, according to which she knits her beauties and shares master classes with other needlewomen. She also carries out individual orders for photos. That is, you can order a doll that looks like you or your loved ones.
Dolls of Yulia Gorbunova
Having looked through all the works of this craftswoman, you can see that each doll looks especially. You will fall in love with carefully selected images at first sight. The technique of execution of work, tight and neat knitting and perfect body proportions delight.
The dolls are crocheted from 100% cotton of German quality. Even after some time, no spools will appear on the pupa; it will not deform and will not lose its density. It is made without a frame, only there are wires in the handles, so they can bend. The doll can stand on its own. It is knitted seamlessly, no details are sewn.
The hair of the dolls is natural, sewn very tightly. You can do different hairstyles, braid them and comb.
Julia also makes outfits for dolls - she knits, sews. All clothes from the doll are removed. To order you can make a wardrobe for the doll.
Master classes by Yulia Gorbunova
Julia Gorbunova shares her experience with other craftswomen. She developed her master classes for those who want to repeat her masterpieces. MK Yulia Gorbunova crochet dolls designed according to a unique pattern.
Materials written by Yulia Gorbunova have been saved in PDF format for convenience and are very convenient for study. In addition to written workshops, there are video tutorials. Everything is described in detail and clearly - from advice on choosing yarn to a detailed analysis of the knitting pattern. All the lessons of Yulia Gorbunova are designed for those who are already familiar with crochet skills and knitting needles for accessories.
There are several workshops that Julia sells. The price depends on the chrysalis, complexity of execution and unique elements. The approximate cost of Yulia Gorbunova's dolls for MK is from 590-1250 rubles.
MK for 590 rubles - these are schemes for performing pupae with a frame, with a simple and cute face without expressive eyes, chest and hips.
MK costing from 1250 rubles is a more advanced doll with knitted eyes, legs, hips and chest.
Julia calls each special doll by name: Sofa, Milena, Bella.
If you know how to crochet, have the skills of a beginner and want to tie the same beauty as Julia can do, you just need to learn. Such beautiful and amazing dolls can not leave indifferent any craftswoman. Create for the joy of yourself and those around you.