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Yarns for Amigurumi — Cotton & Chenille DMC
Quick overview: Tessiland's amigurumi yarns are DMC yarns designed specifically for crochet toys: Happy Cotton (100% compact cotton, 60+ colours, 20g/40m ball) and Happy Chenille (soft chenille with plush effect, 15g/38m ball). Both washable, with stable colours and structure that holds its shape without letting stuffing show through.
Amigurumi yarns aren't just any yarn — you need compactness (stitches must stay tight so stuffing doesn't show), stitch definition (the toy needs a clean shape) and washability. Happy Cotton and Happy Chenille from DMC are designed exactly for this.
Why two ranges? Because the yarn type completely changes the toy's look. Cotton produces defined amigurumi with visible stitches and a smooth surface — the classic look. Chenille produces soft, fluffy amigurumi with a velvety surface that hides stitches — the plush toy effect.
Choose Your Amigurumi Yarn
Happy Cotton DMC — 100% Cotton Cotton
Happy Chenille DMC — Plush Effect Chenille
Cotton or Chenille: Which to Choose
Happy Cotton → defined amigurumi with visible stitches, smooth surface. The classic look. Easier to work.
Happy Chenille → velvety amigurumi with hidden stitches, plush effect. More challenging — stitches hide.
Third option → combine both: body in chenille (soft) and details in cotton (defined).
All Amigurumi Supplies
Create Your Toy
Pair yarns with eyes, noses and crochet hooks from Tessiland
BUYING GUIDE: amigurumi yarns
1. Cotton or chenille?
- Happy Cotton: defined stitches, smooth surface, 60+ colours. Hook 3-3.5 mm. The standard
- Happy Chenille: velvety surface, plush effect. Hook 4 mm. More challenging
2. How many balls?
- Small (8-12 cm): 1-2 balls + 1 for details
- Medium (15-20 cm): 2-3 balls + 1-2 for details
- Large (25+ cm): 4-6 balls
Frequently asked questions
Why do you need a specific yarn for amigurumi?
Because generic yarn produces stitches that are too open: stuffing shows through, the toy loses its shape and details don't define well. Amigurumi yarns like Happy Cotton have a compact structure that produces tight stitches — the secret to perfectly shaped toys.
Can you wash amigurumi made with Happy Cotton?
Yes, Happy Cotton is machine-washable at 40°C (in a delicates bag) or by hand. Colours are stable. For Happy Chenille, hand-washing is recommended — the velvety surface can be gently brushed after drying.
Can you use generic cotton for amigurumi?
Yes, but the result will be different. Generic cotton produces less compact stitches — stuffing may show through. Happy Cotton is designed with a special twist for tight stitches. For quality the difference shows. For practice, generic cotton works fine.
