Amigurumi Animals - Anyone Can Crochet

Make the cutest crochet animals ever!

• 15 crochet patterns, including a unicorn, bumblebee, hippo, hedgehog, llama, penguin, and more
• Beginner-friendly guide includes an introductory overview on the basics, a stitch guide, and a section on how to read crochet patterns
• Step-by-step instructions, how-to illustrations, clear photography, and helpful tips throughout
• Author Kristi Simpson is a talented designer and crafter who has written more than 40 craft books and designed over 700 patterns

Needing only some simple stitches and a little stuffing, amigurumi is a charming style of crochet that's great for beginners!

Whether you've been crocheting for years or have never picked up a crochet hook before, this accessible, exciting project guide will show any crafter of any skill level everything you need to know to successfully make adorable amigurumi animals! Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, from Vicky the Unicorn in her stylish skirt to Harry the Hungry Hippo, who has a fondness for burgers.

This crochet project book opens with expert guidance on basic tools and techniques and insightful introductory sections on the basics. Get detailed insight on the background of amigurumi, basic materials, how to read patterns, and other essential tips to know in the preface to the projects.

Each project that follows features clear, easy-to-follow instructions, how-to crochet illustrations, photo step-outs for detail work, and additional insider tips and tricks to make the most of your crochet projects. Also included are stitch guides, a comprehensive glossary, a handy abbreviations sheet, and more.

Create all these too-cute stuffed amigurumi characters:

• Franklin the Fox
• Alex the Bunny
• Spencer the Koala
• Tempy the Jellyfish
• Bella the Llama
• Drake the Giraffe
• Hermie the Hedgehog
• Harry the Hungry Hippo
• Buster the Bee
• Micah the Monkey
• Vicky the Unicorn
• Kayla the Bear
• Ava the Lamb
• Cole the Penguin
• Daisy the Pig

Author Kristi Simpson is a leading designer, popular author, expert instructor, and talented crafter who has written over 40 craft books and designed more than 700 patterns. Her work has been published in several crochet magazines both in the U.S. and around the world, including I Like Knitting, I Like Crochet, Crochet!, Crochet World, Inside Crochet, and Simply Crochet. Using a mix of creative and accessible stitches in a fresh and modern style, she's now bringing her talent to the world of amigurumi!

Have fun making super-cute stuffed plush toys, all while you fall in love with crochet, with Anyone Can Crochet Amigurumi Animals!

"A must-have for any amigurumi enthusiast! Once you make one, you will have to make them all!"
—Michael Cao (@knotmonster), author of the KnotMonsters series