About AmiLoops
Every stitch counted. Every round tested. Always free.
Meet the small team of crochet perfectionists behind AmiLoops — and the process that keeps our free amigurumi patterns typo-free.
200+ tested patterns
New freebie every day
0 paywalls, ever
Hook of choice 2.5mm, always
Pet peeve Implied increases
Favorite sound A round ending on count
Meet the founder
Hello, I’m Emma — chief stitch counter.
Yes, I use a 2.5mm hook for almost everything. Tight tension. Clean stitches. No stuffing peeking through.
Let’s be honest: nothing ruins a peaceful crochet evening faster than a typo in Round 14 of a poorly formatted PDF. You frog half the body. You recount. You question your sanity — all because someone skipped a stitch count or forgot to mention an increase.
“I started AmiLoops because I was tired of fixing other people’s math instead of enjoying my craft.”
Today, a five-person team helps me keep one simple promise: if it’s published on AmiLoops, the counts add up. Here’s what that means for you:
- 100% free daily patterns
- Clear stitch counts on every round
- Low-sew, weekend-ready projects
— Emma
The AmiLoops promise
How a pattern earns its place here
Nothing goes live until it survives all four rounds of our editorial process.
Rnd 1 · Draft
Draft & chart
Every design starts as a full written draft, with a stitch count recorded for every single round. No “continue in pattern” mysteries.
Rnd 2 · Math
The math check
We verify the arithmetic twice — increases, decreases, totals. If a round says (36), it truly ends with 36 stitches.
Rnd 3 · Hook
The hook test
A team member crochets the piece from start to finish, flagging anything confusing before it ever reaches you.
Rnd 4 · Polish
Format & publish
US terms, standard abbreviations, step photos, and a clean layout that’s easy to follow on any screen — or printed.
Fasten off — but keep us honest.
Spotted a mistake anyway? Tell us through the contact page with the pattern name and round number. Published patterns get corrected fast, and we’ll thank you for it.
200+
Tested patterns
600+
Free patterns a year
2×
Every count is checked
0
Paywalls — today or ever
What we stand for
Three things we’ll never compromise
Who we are
One tension-obsessed editor and four passionate crafters, each with her own quirks, preferences, and yarn habits. Together we make patterns that are clean, readable, and welcoming. No gatekeeping — and no judgment if your frog leans slightly to the left.
Our vision
To be your reliable digital home: the place you open on a free Saturday with a ball of yarn, wanting to make something sweet — without hitting a paywall halfway through the instructions.
Our mission
Every AmiLoops pattern must be mathematically correct, clearly formatted, and fully tested. Your focus should be the joy of shaping a character in your hands — not correcting someone else’s mistakes.
Meet the team
Five crafters, one shared obsession
Different styles, different yarn stashes — the same refusal to publish a round that doesn’t add up.
Emma
Founder & Editor
The final gate before publish. If the numbers don’t add up, it doesn’t go out.
Signature: 2.5mm hook, always
Lily
The No-Sew Queen
Builds join-as-you-go designs so you never face a mountain of sewing at the end.
Loves: chunky chenille yarn
Chloe
Kawaii Specialist
Tiny pastel animals with maximum charm. If it fits in your palm, it’s probably Chloe’s.
Loves: pastel palettes
Mia
The Scrap Magician
Turns leftover yarn into full characters. Budget-friendly is her love language.
Loves: stash-busting projects
Sophie
The Storyteller
Designs fantasy dolls that come with a little lore. Every character has a backstory.
Loves: fantasy dolls
From the comment section
Crafters keep us honest
Finished the turtle in one weekend with zero frogging. Every single round added up — I actually checked.
— Reader comment · Turtle pattern
As a total beginner, the clear counts saved me. This was the first amigurumi I’ve ever actually completed.
— Reader comment · Octopus pattern
I stopped buying PDFs. The free patterns here are cleaner than most paid ones I’ve used.
— Reader comment · via Pinterest
Pinterest is our happy place
Thousands of crafters save AmiLoops patterns every week. Follow along so tomorrow’s freebie lands right in your feed.
Good to know
Quick questions, honest answers
Are the patterns really 100% free?
Yes. Every pattern publishes in full on the blog — no locked rounds, no “buy the PDF to continue.” The site is supported by ads and occasional affiliate links, which is what keeps the patterns free for everyone.
Can I sell items I make from AmiLoops patterns?
You’re welcome to sell your handmade finished items. Please don’t copy, resell, or republish the written patterns themselves. Full details live in our Copyright Policy.
Which crochet terms do you use?
US terms, standard abbreviations (sc, inc, dec…), and hook sizes in millimeters. Each pattern includes a quick abbreviation key so you never have to guess.
I think I found a mistake — what now?
Tell us! Message us through the contact page with the pattern name and round number. We verify, fix, and update the post quickly — reader eyes make every pattern better.
Do you take pattern requests?
We love them. Send your idea through the contact page — reader requests regularly become the next daily freebie.
Your turn
Ready to start your next cute project?
Grab your favorite hook and find a cozy spot on the couch. Your next weekend make is waiting — and we promise the stitch counts actually add up.