Learn to crochet in faux fur yarn with confidence and create fun amigurumi animals! Crochet 12 cute and furry amigurumi friends in faux fur yarn Crochet expert Ashley Parker leads you through the basics of successfully working with faux fur yarns. Ashley shares her invaluable tips and tricks for using this yarn type, and clearly explains everything you need to get started, building your confidence and showing you that working with faux fur yarn doesn't need to be daunting! There are 12 furry animal friends to crochet, some using a mix of faux fur and smooth yarn, including a teddy bear, elephant, panda, sloth, unicorn, bat and penguin - which all make gorgeously soft and cute cuddly toys. Including stitch guides, step-by-step instructions with photos, and Ashley's easy-to-follow patterns, working with faux fur yarn has never been so easy!
"All good things come in small packages" is the thinking behind this new crochet book from expert crafts teacher, Catherine Hirst. Meet Ekaterina, Elena, and Eva—three sisters who live in the highest onion dome of a very old building in St Petersburg, Russia although they are only two inches tall. They are best friends with the three bears —Mama, Papa, and Baby Bear who love to snuggle up at night under their beautifully crocheted blankets. And although they don't know it, they share their house with the Catnip Mouse, who measures a teeny, tiny one inch from the tips of his whiskers to the end of his tail. Working with fine yarn and using the smallest of crochet hooks, here is an adorable collection of 35 projects, from miniature amigurumi-style animals to tiny accessories. Crafts teacher Catherine Hirst has created a menagerie of small-scale pets, a whole host of families, and beautiful accessories. There are crocheted cakes which really do look good enough to eat, plus pretty flowers which can be worn as brooches or hair decorations and cute decorations for the Christmas tree. You'll also learn how to crochet miniature beads so you can make your own jewelry. As well as 35 easy-to-follow patterns, there is a comprehensive basic techniques section which will help beginners to master the art of crochet. This book really does prove that all good things come in small packages!
Get your kawaii fix by learning to crochet these adorable, amigurumi-style friends with Crochet Characters Fun & Furry Animals. Includes materials for 2 projects to get you started immediately. Crochet your own heirloom collection of classic stuffed animals! Designed in the popular amigurumi style, a Japanese crochet art that emphasizes oversized featuresfor extra cuteness, this kit provides instructions for twelve adorable projects: a pink pig, a loving dog, a curious kitten, a silly monkey, and more. Included in the book is an introduction to the basic stitches, knots, and crochet techniques necessary for these projects, plus illustrated step-by-step instructions and ideas on how to customize each project to create a truly unique character. You’ll also get all the supplies you need to create your first two crocheted friends: a cuddly koala and a sweet bunny. Patterns range from easy to intermediate, and all projects take only a few hours to complete. Fun and easy, this crochet kit will inspire you to create a collection of stuffed animal friends you’ll enjoy for many years to come.
**Whimsical Crochet Creations Your Gateway to Amigurumi Magic** Unlock the enchanting world of crocheting with "Whimsical Crochet Creations," your ultimate guide to mastering the art of amigurumi! Whether you're a novice in the realm of yarn or a seasoned crocheter seeking new inspiration, this book is bursting with delightful projects and meticulous instructions that will capture your imagination. Start your journey with an insightful introduction to amigurumi, exploring its rich history and the essential tools and materials you'll need. Progress through yarn selection, where you'll learn about various types and weights of yarn, along with tips on choosing the perfect colors to bring your creations to life. Dive into the basics as you master fundamental crochet stitches, including the chain stitch, single crochet, and the magic ring. Explore advanced techniques for shaping, seamless joins, and adding texture, ensuring your projects are polished and professional. The magic continues as you craft whimsical animals, from charming heads with expressive features to seamless body construction and dynamic postures. Discover the wonder of miniature amigurumi, perfecting the delicate details with finer yarns. Step into a fantasy realm with enchanting mermaids and unicorns, complete with tails, horns, and sparkling embellishments. Celebrate the seasons with holiday-themed amigurumi, crafting Christmas ornaments, Halloween figures, and Easter delights. Bring playful food items to life, from vibrant fruits and veggies to delectable pastries and sweets. Elevate your amigurumi with stylish clothing, layering accessories, and seasonal attire that add personality to your creations. Personalize with embroidery, creating intricate facial expressions and unique details. Master the finishing touches with expert tips on stuffing, seamless closures, and troubleshooting common issues. Learn to care for and maintain your precious amigurumi, ensuring they last for years to come. Finally, unleash your creativity by designing your own patterns, drawing inspiration, drafting designs, and testing them to perfection. Join the amigurumi community, participate in crochet-alongs, and share your whimsical creations with the world. Embark on your crocheting adventure with "Whimsical Crochet Creations" and let your imagination soar!
Amigurumi Crochet: Farm and Forest Animals is an approachable and easy-to-follow guide to crocheting your own adorable stuffed yarn creatures! Learn how to make 26 different animal amigurumi patterns.
Crochet your own adorable forest friends! This fun kit includes a 76-page instruction book and materials to make two projects, a sweet turtle and a beautiful bluebird. Pick up your crochet hook and stitch a collection of the forest’s cutest critters with Woodland Crochet Kit. Inside you’ll find an instruction book with more than 80 full-color photographs coupled with 12 step-by-step patterns. Create a sweet skunk, a cuddly hedgehog, a clever raccoon, and more—all in the popular Japanese style of crochet, amigurumi. Materials include: Four colors of yarn A crochet hook Stuffing Embroidery floss Safety eyes Yarn needle Perfect for beginning crafters and experienced crocheters alike, who can resist these lovable woodland friends?
Discover easy-to-follow crochet patterns for 15 new amigurumi animals with this second volume in Lauren Espy's Animal Amigurumi Adventures series In Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more easy-to-follow patterns for creating cute amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos, alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet creations as cute as what you see on the page. Animal Amigurumi Adventures: Volume 2 features: • User-Friendly Instructions: Easy-to-follow patterns and guidance for the best tools (standard hook and common worsted weight yarn) to get started • Step-by-Step Reference Photos: Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product, to help guide you along with confidence • Perfect Size: Each animal averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play with New patterns include: • Safari Animals like a giraffe, hippo, elephant, lion, and zebra • Arctic Animals like a penguin, polar bear, walrus, beluga whale, and seal pup • Pets like a dog, cat, chameleon, cockatiel, and guinea pig
Crochet yourself a cute pet with the irresistible art of amigurumi! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, adorable, stuffed animals and creatures—and this collection delivers on the sweetness. Crochet more than 60 projects, including dogs (Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Toy Poodle, Pug, Bulldog, Corgi), cats (American shorthair, Maine Coon, Siamese), small pets (like rabbits and turtles), pets we wish we could own (T-Rex, unicorn, and dragon), as well as accessories (beds, bowls, leashes) to complement your pets. The dog and cat sections include recipes for individual body parts with information on how to combine the components. A helpful dog and cat breed guide will show you which parts to combine to create a specific breed or even designer breed (Goldendoodle, Puggle, Yorkipoo), or use your imagination to create your own unique and lovable mixed breed. All other projects include specific patterns for each animal. Give them as gifts . . . or keep them to snuggle yourself! Most patterns are created to scale with the dolls from AmiguruME, so make a best friend for your AmiguruME doll to enjoy.
Create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals while learning skills and techniques to stitch any crochet critter you can imagine. There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands—especially when it’s your own design and it’s cuddly and adorable. In Amigurumi Friends, popular crochet designer Jade Gauthier-Boutin shares a variety of approaches to stitching, customizing, and designing your own crochet critters. Jade first provides detailed patterns for five basic animal poses—two standing, two sitting, and one lying down. You then choose your own crochet adventure by changing the muzzles, ears, tails, colors, and other details to create more than 100 adorable animals. With an overview of crochet techniques and amigurumi basics, even beginning crocheters will be able to stitch their chosen crochet animals. This comprehensive guide includes: Clear instructions for the basic head and for five body shapes and poses Twenty animal types with instructions for crocheting all five variations Ideas for customizing the projects with different expressions, yarns, colors, and more Inspiration and guidance to design your own amigurumi from scratch QR codes linked to video tutorials to make creating amigurumi even easier With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding which crochet cutie to make first. Choose from animals from all around the world . . . and beyond: At the Zoo: Take a walk on the wild side with lions, and pandas, and zebras, oh my! Woodland Friends: Sweet forest creatures like foxes, moose, and bears On the Farm: Cows, donkeys, bunnies, and other lovable barnyard pals Out of This World: Dinosaurs, dragons, and unicorns expand the amigurumi universe Whether you’re new to crochet or amigurumi or looking for fresh ideas to make, gift, and even sell, Amigurumi Friends provides everything you need to know to stitch up your own marvelous menagerie of cuddly critters.
