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.

Dive into crocheting in the all new, Japanese amigurumi-style by creating a collection of the most adorable, cuddly animals you've ever seen. Crochet your own collection of cute and quirky stuffed animals with Crochet Characters Cute & Cuddly Animals! This combination instruction book and supply kit comes with patterns on how to make a range of adorable creatures, from a mom and baby owl set, to a group of alley cats (complete with fish bones and trash bins). This easy-to-use kit is a perfect introduction to the popular Japanese art of crochet called amigurumi. These animals take only a few hours to make, satisfying even amateur crafters eager to complete their first creation. Each project includes photographic, step-by-step instructions and patterns with alternate ideas, and the book opens with an introduction to standard crocheting techniques you’ll use again and again. Along with a crochet hook, stuffing, and a felting needle, you’ll get everything you need to create your first two projects: a plump tropical fish, and a goofy beaver with a felted tail. Just some of the adorable animals you'll be able to crochet include: A fish An elephant A bumblebee A giraffe And an adorable eggy pig

Bring adorable woodland creatures of all shapes and sizes inside and have your own menagerie of critter friends to keep you company at home or work with Crochet Characters Wild & Wooly Animals. Stitch your very own collection of the forest’s cutest critters! These twelve projects--in the popular Japanese amigurumi style--shows you how to create a snuggly hedgehog, a fuzzy squirrel, a delightful turtle, and a whole lot more. Over eighty full-color photographs accompany easy, step-by-step instructions that guide you through all the stitches you need to know to create each project, making this a perfect kit for both novice and experienced crocheters. The Crochet Characters Wild & Wooly Animals kit even comes with all the supplies you’ll need for your first two animals: a fawn and a fox! You'll receive a crochet hook, a tapestry needle, four different colors of yarn, stuffing, embroidery floss, and beads for eyes. You’ll have your own collection of wild and wooly animals in no time!

Amigurumi is the making of little crochet characters. Designers from all over the world help you surprise your friends and family with these engaging handmade gifts. The projects in this book cover all skill levels

This gorgeous collection of wild animals to crochet will enchant children and adults alike. Inside this fun, colourful book there are 14 feral friends from all over the world to choose from, each with a very distinct personality. The projects vary in level of complexity and there is a comprehensive and straightforward techniques section to help you learn the necessary skills. Along the way you will also learn some interesting and surprising facts about these fascinating creatures.

Cute Critter Crochet includes step-by-step instructions with diagrams and colorful photographs showing how to make the cutest crochet projects ever--all featuring adorable animals. Complete with easy-to-follow patterns for super-cute ducks, birds, squirrels with acorns, mice, ladybugs, deer, bunnies, lambs, donkeys, kittens, bears, raccoons, and more--these are must-have projects to make for kids or for the animal-lover in your life. The lay-flat binding also allows the book to stay open - hands free - while crocheting. Learn stitches, tips, techniques, and discover the tools that you will need to create handmade figures out of recommended materials. With 30 loveable projects, you can always make a friend with Cute Critter Crochet. Japanese artist Maki Oomachi creates and sells her wonderful crochet stuffed animals and knitting accessories at retail shops in Japan.

Get hooked on crocheting with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns! Crocheting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Crochet Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it offers patterns that cover gift ideas, clothing, accessories, and beyond. You’ll love the full-color photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions throughout. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can crochet amazing designs with the practical, modern patterns inside. Put your skills into practice and create potholders, skirts, hats—you name it! This friendly guide will help you pick the right hooks and yarn, figure out how to read the patterns, step you through, and then finish your crocheted masterpieces. Select the right supplies for your projects Learn how to read and follow crochet pattern Practice working common stitches and create fun items Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold-weather wear Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All crocheters welcome!

**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!

Make adorable crochet dolls with over fifty unique patterns for clothes and accessories. With a range of clothing and accessory patterns, dress up your doll for home and abroad, from basic underwear and shoes to dresses, dungarees, sweaters, coats, and hats. As well as wardrobe essentials, you can create accessories to match each outfit, including a teddy for bedtime, a bucket for the beach, cakes for the kitchen, and even a penguin for the North Pole! There’s a range of dressing-up costumes, with an adorable bear suit and a fun superhero mask and cape. The cute mini suitcase pattern is the perfect for storing all of your dolls belongings and it doubles up as a bed too! Be aware that crochet terms in the United States are different from those in the U.K. This can be confusing as the same terms are used to refer to different stitches under each system. All crochet patterns in this book are written in U.K. and European terms. U.S. crocheters must take care that they work the correct stitches. One way to tell which system is being used in other patterns is that the American system starts with a single crochet, which the U.K. system doesn't have; so patterns with “sc” in them can be identified as American patterns.

Hello Kitty Crochet is all about cute: the whimsical world of Hello Kitty and her Sanrio friends meets the Japanese art of amigurumi, or crocheted dolls. With easy-to-make patterns for adorable characters and accessories, Hello Kitty Crochet allows you to make all your favorites, new and old, from Badtz-Maru and My Melody to Pekkle, Purin, and Little Twin Stars. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or have never picked up a hook, you’ll find helpful tips and how-tos for creating kawaii crafts. It’s the perfect way for crafters and cuteness lovers alike to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Japan’s most famous kitty.