Download or read book Whimsical Stitches written by Lauren Espy and published by Blue Star Press. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Crochet Cafe written by Lauren Espy and published by Blue Star Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whip up a fresh batch of amigurumi! Crochet Cafe features over 30 adorable and appetizing food-inspired amigurumi patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 best-selling amigurumi book in the United States, Whimsical Stitches, gives you the ingredients and recipes you need to crochet your favorite meals and treats. Easy-to-follow patterns, detailed photographs, and helpful tips make this book perfect for novice and experienced crocheters alike. Enjoy: Brunch with eggs benedict or avocado toast Lunch on the go with a bento box or burrito A traditional Italian spaghetti dinner, complete with meatballs, red wine, and cannoli These simple and darling patterns are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, pick up a hook and have fun playing with your food!

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals written by The Japan Amigurumi Association, and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From selecting yarns and learning the basics of crochet to assembling your projects and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible! Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters. This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association—whose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to start creating. This indispensable book shows you how to: Shape and proportion expressive heads, limbs and tails Assemble all the pieces together in a way that makes your toy come alive Add armatures so your toys can bend and stand on their own Create facial features that give your toy attitude and personality Make cute little accessories (zakka) like mittens, scarves and purses The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals includes 3 sample projects to practice the skills you learn. With over 1,500 color photos and detailed diagrams instructing more than 100 crochet stitch techiniques—this is a reference you'll refer to again and again as you create and style your own amigurumi for years to come!

Download or read book A Crochet World of Creepy Creatures and Cryptids written by Rikki Gustafson and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-12 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create the Monster Menagerie of Your Dreams Who says creepy can’t be cute? With this impressive amigurumi collection you can unlock a whole new world of creatures and cryptids in all their scaryadorable glory. From classic cryptids like Cthulhu, Nessie and Mothman to paranormal paragons like Zombies, Werewolves and Nosferatu himself, there’s no end to the delightful terrors you can create. These 40 unique patterns capture each creature’s quirks like the majesty of dragons’ wings, Medusa’s snake hair and the horror of Slender Man’s tentacles. While you’re creating, you can follow helpful tips on making your own colored eyes and pattern customization for color and sizing. Whether you’re looking to add some spooky new additions to your own plushie collection or are hoping to surprise the horror fan in your life, there’s a loveable monster in here for everyone.

Download or read book Crochet Cute Critters written by Sarah Zimmerman and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book You Can Do It Amigurumi for Beginners written by Maggie Samir and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a limited time, when you purchase the paperback on Amazon, you can download the Kindle version for FREE! The Kindle version of this book contains full-color photos for added clarity. Are you looking for a unique, handcrafted gift for that special someone in your life? Are you intimidated by the idea of crafting such a small crochet piece? This is the book you need if you want easy to follow instructions and explanations of how to craft some truly adorable stuffed animals and dolls. Amigurumi is the craft of crocheting small stuffed toys. The term "amigurumi" is a combination of the Japanese words meaning "crocheted stuffed doll." With this guide, any beginner will be able to crochet amigurumi easily, as I will explain everything by using images. I will even explain the simplest of stitches, step-by-step. This book will show you: What the abbreviations in the patterns mean An explanation of what common stitches you will use and how to complete those stitches What materials to use to make each pattern All along the way, I will outline exactly what you need to know to create these stunning little gifts and keepsakes by providing you with numerous pictures during the entire process. There are so many images included with the instructions for these patterns, it's as if I am sitting beside you, guiding your every stitch. The patterns we will do include: 8 Different Adorable Stuffed Animal Toys - Bunny, Unicorn, Flamingo, Bird, Elephant, Panda, Dog, and a Fish 4 Baby or Water Bottle Covers - Bumble Bee, Lamb, Butterfly, and a Turtle, 4 Christmas Themed Patterns - A Christmas Cracker, A Baubles Ornament, Reindeer, and a Snowman Head 4 Halloween Themed Patterns - Ghost, Wizard/Witch Head, Pumpkin/Jack-o-Lantern, and a Creepy Floating Eyeball! 4 Unique Keychains - An Owl, Cat, Santa, and an Elf Once you work through this book, you will be crafting special and unique keepsakes in no time!

Download or read book Amigurumi World written by Ana Paula Rimoli and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2008-02-12 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get "hooked" into the quirky world of Amigurumi! Crochet these irresistibly cute creatures--today's coolest craze in crochet. Over 20 projects are super hip and super quick to make-- you need only basic crochet skills and small amounts of yarn Funky designs include mommy and baby owls, hedgehogs, and penguins, plus silly crocheted treats like cupcakes and ice-cream cones Find complete instructions for crocheting designs and adding facial features and other embellishments

Download or read book The Big Book of Little Amigurumi written by Ana Paula Rimoli and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quirky, lovable, and completely irresistible, these amigurumi patterns are sure to get you hooked on crochet. With designs by best-selling author Ana Paula Rímoli, you can quickly create a menagerie of soft and silly toys. Discover 72 projects all packed into one value-priced book Enjoy favorite designs from Ana's top-selling books Amigurumi World, Amigurumi Toy Box, and Amigurumi Two! Stitch friendly faces and goofy grins on forest friends, undersea creatures, a tea set, tool set, tugboat, and much, much more Achieve instant success using crochet stitches simple enough for the complete novice

Download or read book Beastly Crochet written by Brenda K.B. Anderson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join author Brenda Anderson in her fascination with scary-cute creatures to crochet. In this collection Brenda presents 23 accessories and toys, featuring furry monsters, carnivorous plants, killer robots, and menacing tiki figures. While there are some literal monsters in the bunch--toys and amigurumi--a majority of projects are wearable accessories and garments. Some projects, such as a robot-themed intarsia blanky, are aimed specifically at children, while many others are for adults and teens who want to have a little fun. Brenda shows how to tackle all the sewing and appliqué techniques required in her patterns, including how to install zippers, as well as subtle tricks for achieving personality in your critters with a section on "The Principles of Cuteness." Beastly Crochet is a book that is as fun to read as it is to crochet from!

Download or read book Super Easy Amigurumi written by Mitsuki Hoshi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the popular art of Japanese Amigurumi and take your skills to the next level with this enchanting illustrated guide for creating pandas, rabbits, penguins, and other animals from the author of Ami Ami Dogs, Ami Ami Dogs 2, and Ami Ami Kittens. The Japanese art of Amigurumi—which translates to knitted stuff toy—is a crocheting technique that creates adorable stuffed animals with large heads and small bodies. In her previous books, Mitsuki Hoshi taught crocheters how to make cute Amigurumi dogs and cats. Now, she shows them how to knit a range of popular animals, including a chick, chicken, parakeet, penguin, panda, frog, pig, rabbit, mouse, and bear. Super Easy Amigurumi begins with basic crochet techniques to create four animals, each increasing in complexity: the chick, chicken, parakeet and penguin. Clear and easy photos demonstrating the fundamental crochet skills accompany and guide you through the instructional crochet charts. Starting off with basic crochet techniques for beginners and developing into more challenging patterns for experts, Super Easy Amigurumi is perfect for knitters of any level!

Download or read book Amigurumi Crochet Farm and Forest Animals written by Kristen Rask and published by Becker & Mayer. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Lalylala s Beetles Bugs And Butterflies written by Lydia Tresselt and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hello bug lovers and crochet adventurers! Grab your research equipment (magnifying glass, flask of tea, crochet hook, scissors and yarn) and follow us into a world full of magic and science, a microcosm of tiny creatures and big dreams! In this book you will find not only a charming selection of crochet patterns to create scrabbling beetles, beautiful bugs and fluttering butterfly crochet amigurumi, but also a wonderful story to read out loud and ponder on: a tale about growing up; accepting change and the power of dreams. Watch tiny creatures hatching from their eggs, look on as they munch through a green world, and be astonished at their marvelous transformations when they finally slip out of their cocoons. The wings and hats are interchangeable so you can use the patterns in this book to create new outfits for your little insect friends. Give your caterpillar a new set of wings for every day of the week, or cover your beetle in the most colourful wing suits. Be inspired by nature to make creatures of your own creation. It's a great little world full of possibilities. We wish you lots of fun on your journey of discovery and learning!

Download or read book Cute Critter Crochet written by Maki Oomachi and published by Race Point Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Vanna s Choice written by and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vanna White, the popular TV game show co-host and America's favorite crocheter, presents 10 little amigurumi animals that will capture your heart. From the alligator to the walrus, each of the 10 creatures can rest in the palm of your hand. Just think how much fun you'll have crocheting the whole zoo, especially when you use Vanna's Choice and Vanna's Choice Baby yarns from the Lion Brand Yarn Company. Enjoy the adventure of crocheting these winsome, wild creatures. They are wonderful to keep or to share! 10 designs to crochet using medium weight yarn: elephant, hippo, monkey, giraffe, alligator, lion, seal, walrus, penguin, and snowy owl. Sizes range from 4" to 8" tall.

Download or read book Kawaii Crochet written by Melissa Bradley and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to crochet forty charming stuffed dolls that will warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. Hook up a rainbow kawaii goodness with this super-cute collection of forty amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod, to a winking fortune cookie, these forty fun and easy amigurumi makes will bring the Japanese culture of cuteness into your hands and your heart.

Download or read book Weaving Within Reach written by Anne Weil and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern weaving projects like you've never seen—within easy reach of anyone. Weaving is a satisfying hobby for making home or clothing accessories that look plucked from your favorite stores. Here are Pinterest-worthy projects for creating earrings, clutches, pillows, wall hangings, and more, all organized by skill level. From complete beginner to intermediate, Weaving Within Reach allows you to craft at your comfort level, even if you don’t yet know the difference between the warp and the weft. Lacking a loom? Most of the materials can be woven on found objects—such as an embroidery hoop or cardboard box—or achieved with a simple over-under pattern using no loom at all. As you progress, there are plenty of exciting designs for a frame loom to keep you inspired. With a detailed introduction, stunning lifestyle and step-by-step photographs, and a helpful resource section, Weaving Within Reach unravels the possibilities of the beautiful things you can make with your hands.

Download or read book Mini Crochet Creatures written by Lauren Bergstrom and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!