Should Labubu already have touched your heart (and very likely has with his joy and playfulness), and you want to finish a crochet project, the first and most important thing to do is to gather your materials and tools. While skill is necessary, the right equipment will make the process of getting started with Labubu crochet much easier and way more fun. The objective of this guide is to let you know what every item is used for to make a plush that is perfect, regardless of if it is your first crochet amigurumi or you are already a professional in the craft.
1. Yarn – The Correct Texture
Every crochet project has yarn as the most important supply, and with this project, Labubu, the style makes the choice even more crucial. Most crocheters will choose a cotton yarn since it makes for neat, defined stitches and will assist with Labubu’s face features standing out more.
In case you would like the Labubu to look a bit more plush, try using a velvet or plush yarn, although these can be a bit more tricky for beginners. For your first time crocheting, it’s best to pick a light colored yarn to make the stitches easier to see.
2. Crochet Hooks: Your Primary Tool
For most designs achieved by Labubu, we suggest use of a crochet hook size of about 2.0 – 3.0mm, as it provides a close, gap-less stitch. This is beneficial, as it ensures that the stuffing is fully concealed, providing the doll a more polished appearance. In the case that your hands feel pain, it’s a good idea to get ergonomic hooks, as they promote better grip and comfort during longer work sessions.
3. Safety Eyes and Embroidery Floss
The Labubu doll’s face is where the unique personality is crafted; thus you should be very thoughtful about the features you select. Safety eyes are the most common and popular; for most designs, we suggest picking a size that is in the 6 – 10 mm range. If you are wanting a look that is more of a hand, stitched style, you can use embroidery floss, which also allows for the expression and creativity to be higher.4. Stuffing for structure
To make your Labubu the right shape for longevity, make sure to use good quality polyester fiberfill. Stuff the piece, but don’t overstuff as to create lumps. You can also use the method of adding small lumps of fiberfill intermittently, stopping to shape the piece to make sure all of the curves, like the head/cheeks area, don’t get lost.
5. Stitch Markers, Yarn Needles and Scissors
Keeping track of rounds with stitch markers is always good to help with scoring two rounds of the same stitch to help get and keep the crochet piece symmetrical all the way around. If the yarn is blended the blunt end of the yarn needle can help with seams and weaving in ends.
Having these especially useful materials mean you have already done half of the work to make the perfect Crochet Labubu. One that is so cute, expressive and uniquely yours.
