Crochet your own gang of animal pals! With easy-to-follow instructions for 26 amigurumi patterns, you'll have yourself a home full of animals from the forest to the farm. These patterns come from talented artists around the world, with tips and tricks for learning amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting adorable companions. Crochet yourself a wide-eyed owl, a huggable fox, a napping fawn, a pig with an adorable curly tail, and more. These animals make for great decorations around your home, unique gifts for your friends and family, and something to keep in the car or backpack as a furry companion! Amigurumi Crochet features a glossary of crochet terms for beginners, easy instructions to follow, and helpful photos to make sure you're on track with each of these projects. You'll be a crochet expert in no time!

The popular Japanese amigurumi style of adorable crochet animals is captured in this thorough how-to that features eight whimsical critters. Instructions on crocheting a bear, bunny, cat, dog, elephant, giraffe, hippo, and monkey delve into how to assemble the animals, and notes and tips on the crochet techniques used are included. These fun, intermediate-level projects are created with worsted-weight yarn and stuffed with fiberfill. The book details how to add finishing touches, such as 12- or 15-millimeter safety eyes, and the finished dolls range in size from 12 to 18 inches tall.

2018 and 2019’s No. 1 Best-selling Amigurumi Book in the U.S.! Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique and darling patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations. Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters with her easy-to-follow patterns, pictures, and helpful instructions. Lauren always takes the patterns one step at a time to ensure that your finished product is as cute as the creation on the page! In Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns, amigurumi is explored through 30 simple, fanciful patterns in a variety of themes, including: • In the Garden • At the Aquarium • Down on the Farm • At the Bakery Brighten a room with flowers that won’t wilt, bring cheer to your table with colorful fruits that won’t attract flies, and add cuddly friends to a baby’s collection of favorite toys.

Crochet a zoo full of adorable animal friends with ease. Discover how simple crafting your own crochet plush animals can be. From alligators to zebras, Crochet Cute Critters features 26 beginner-friendly patterns for creating all kinds of cuddly companions. Amigurumi--the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys--might seem intimidating, but this book keeps it easy and fun with complete guides that cover everything you need to know. Whether you're stitching up delightfully huggable gifts for kids or grandkids or just looking to assemble your own plush menagerie, Crochet Cute Critters will have you up and going in no time. Crochet Cute Critters includes: Cute critters, from A-to-Z--Alex the Alligator, Freddy the Fox, Walter the Whale, Zina the Zebra...choose from 26 lovable designs that span the entire animal kingdom. Amigurumi for everyone--Step-by-step instructions for stitching, detailing, and stuffing make things easy for beginners and experts alike. Build on what you learn--Every animal shares the same basic head and body pattern, allowing you to carry your practice and experience from project to project. Discover how fun and easy it can be to crochet your own Amigurumi with the help of Crochet Cute Critters.

26 fabulously cute tiny amigurumi animals to crochet and hang on keyrings, bags and phones. "From the jungle to the forest to the farm to your home, Abbondio's crochet book has crafters' need for cute crochet animals covered... A must-have for all library craft collections" - BOOKLIST Delight your friends and family with these wonderfully cute tiny crocheted animals! Great for using up small amounts of yarn in your stash, there are 26 projects to choose from - and all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. Make a pet such as a dog, cat or rabbit; go for a farmyard animal such as a pig, cow or horse; or explore the wild side and make a tiger, lion, elephant or monkey. Quick and easy to make, there is a short techniques section to set you on your way, then you can start making the whole set. These mini makes are perfect to hang on key rings, baby buggies, watches or as bag charms. Which one will you make first?

· A beginner-friendly guide to crochet adorable amigurumi animals · Includes 15 crochet patterns, including a unicorn, bumblebee, hippo, hedgehog, llama, penguin, and more · Projects feature easy-to-follow instructions, how-to photography, and helpful tips throughout · Also included is an introductory overview on the basics, a stitch guide, and a section on how to read crochet patterns · Author Kristi Simpson is a talented designer and crafter who has written over 40 craft books and had more than 100 of her patterns published in magazines, including I Like Knitting, I Like Crochet, Crochet!, Crochet World, Inside Crochet, and Simply Crochet

The interest in Japanese amigurumi is explored in minature in this charming new title. Gorgeous and cute, these projects may be small but they are bursting with personality, making perfect gifts for friends and family. These tiny creatures can be used in a variety of imaginative ways--as key rings, jewelry accessories or just displayed as adorable trinkets in their own right. All the basic crochet techniques you will need are clearly explained along with step-by-step illustrations making Mini Crochet Creatures perfect for beginners upwards. Anyone unsure about working in this scale can simply practice with larger hooks and thicker yarn--the patterns are exactly the same. The animals are divided into six categories: farm, small, woodland, pet, sea and zoo so there is something for everyone from an elephant or a whale down to a squirrel, piglet, bunny and even a ladybird or butterfly!