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With how many amazing yarns there are out there, it can be overwhelming to choose which ones you want to make projects with. If you ask 4 different crocheters what they think is the best yarn to make amigurumi with is, you’ll probably get 4 different answers. Today is I Love Yarn Day so I thought I’d share a bit about one of my favorite yarns and what I personally think is the best amigurumi yarn.

Personally, Premier Parfait Chunky is what I’d choose as the best yarn to make amigurumi (crochet plushies, for those who don’t know the lingo). I used to use Bernat Blanket yarn a lot and while I still use it pretty frequently, I definitely began to favor Parfait Chunky pretty quickly after trying it. Why? There are 4 main reasons – keep on reading to see them all.

Wide Variety of Colors

One of the most important considerations for many crocheters is the color selection of a yarn. There are few things worse than finding a yarn you absolutely love, only to discover it has a very limited color palette available. I love using all different types of colors and Premier Parfait Chunky definitely has a good range of options. At the time I’m writing this, their website shows 75 different colors and that’s only the main Parfait Chunky line; it doesn’t include the other variations like the neon or fruit colorways. Regardless of what color you’re looking for, chances are you’ll be able to find it (or something close, at the very least) and that is definitely an important consideration.

Can Handle a Magic Circle

One of crocheters’ biggest complaints about plush and chenille yarns is that they often snap when you try to tighten a magic circle. Bernat Blanket does it so often that I usually use a worsted weight yarn to make the magic circle and then switch to Bernat Blanket to crochet into it. Premier Parfait Chunky? Rarely breaks.

It has happened a few times, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not a common occurrence. This is especially helpful when making amigurumi, as a lot of amigurumi patterns start off with a magic circle and may even include a few more if the project has arms, legs, etc. So while it may not be important for all yarns and projects, the best yarn to make amigurumi with is definitely one that can withstand a magic circle.

Doesn’t Shed

Another problem with a lot of plush and chenille yarns is that they tend to shed; some shed a lot. The worst offender that comes to mind is probably Hobbii’s Toucan yarn which I unfortunately found nearly impossible to work with due to how much it shed. But Parfait Chunky has very minimal shedding which I really appreciate. I do find I’ll get little bits of shedding when I cut the yarn to fasten off, but I generally don’t end up with little shreds of yarn all over me and my bed which is a major pet peeve of mine. Win!

Inexpensive

Perhaps one of the most important things for many people is that, compared to similar yarns, Parfait Chunky is quite inexpensive. As I’m writing this, it costs only $5 a skein and has 131yds per skein. Comparatively, Bernat Blanket is $7 for 108yds. Of course, you have to keep in mind they are slightly different yarns, and Bernat Blanket is a bit thicker, but they are both super bulky yarns and they’re the 2 yarns I use most often for amigurumi. Other yarns that are more similar to Parfait Chunky (according to YarnSub) still tend to be a bit pricier, with some costing $9 a skein – almost twice the price of Parfait Chunky.

None of that even considers the fact that Premier often has sales on their website and you can get it for around $4 fairly often (in fact, it’s on sale right now). I’ve used these sales as opportunities to stock up on some of my most used colors. While a cheaper price tag often means lower quality, that is not the case here – if you couldn’t tell by my raving throughout this whole post.

Key Takeaways

• Premier Parfait Chunky is my top pick for amigurumi, after using Bernat Blanket a lot and then switching favorites.
• Color options are a big win, with 75 colors listed in the main Parfait Chunky line (plus more in “spin-off” lines).
• It can handle a magic circle without snapping in most cases which is important for amigurumi.
• Minimal shedding, so you’re not left covered in fuzz while you work (fastening off is the main time you’ll notice any bits).
• Budget-friendly for a super bulky plush yarn, at about $5 for 131 yards (and it often drops closer to $4 on sale), which makes stocking up way less painful.

Hopefully I’ve helped you see some of the many benefits of using Premier Parfait Chunky and you now understand why I think this is the best yarn to make amigurumi with. This isn’t even a sponsored post – I really just love the yarn this much! If you’ve never tried it before, I highly recommend giving it a shot. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed! If you’re interested, you can find it on Premier’s website here.

Need more help understanding which yarns to use for projects? Check out my post explaining the different yarn weights.