Make your amigurumi friends bigger, fluffier, and even more huggable!
With the textured stitches you'll learn in this book, you can create animals with even more personality and panache! Use twisted stitches to make Sally the Sheep's coiled fleece, crocodile stitches for Flapper the Owl's textured wings, loop stitches for Luke the Llama's fluffy coat, and more! By using bulky weight yarn and larger hooks, these lovable animals work up quickly and sit around 16 inches tall. They're the perfect size to become a child's favorite stuffed friend with plenty of opportunities for creative color choices to personalize each pattern.
Whether you're crocheting a forever friend for yourself, a child, or a new baby, these adorable animals are just right for cuddles!
- 6 crochet amigurumi animal patterns for big fluffy friends
- Animals include a sheep, a llama, a penguin, an owl, a hedgehog, and a goat
- Finished critters sit ~16.5in (42cm) tall
- Appropriate for advanced beginner crocheters who are ready to work in rounds with amigurumi
- Learn new techniques with twisted fringe, the crocodile stitch, the loop stitch, and the bobble stitches, stitches that aren't normally used in amigurumi but make for a more interesting, textured toy
- All patterns are worked in size 5, bulky weight yarn and a J-10 (6mm) hook, so they are quick to make
- US crochet terminology
- Full color photos of finished projects
- 8.5in x 11in pages make it easy to read written instructions
- Written and designed by humans, for humans!
About Kristi Simpson
Kristi Simpson is the author of many crochet design publications, including the popular Supersize Crochet Animals,Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet, Adorable Baby Crochet, Ultimate Crochet Nursery, and Crochet Stitch Sampler Baby Blankets. Known for her fresh and modern style, Kristi’s patterns have been published in magazines, books, catalogs, and online venues.
