Mini Crochet Creatures: 30 Amigurumi Animals to Make

by Lauren Bergstrom

Overview

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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784943899
Publisher:	Guild of Master Craftsman
Publication date:	07/24/2018
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Lauren Bergstrom spends much of her time surrounded by piles of wool and small crocheted creatures. Although Lauren leanred to crochet over 20 years ago, her fascination was revived when she discovered the world of amigurumi. She quickly became captivated by all the cute little things that could be made, and all the diffferent types of yarn that could be used to make them. In 2011 Lauren created mohumohu.com, an online store and blog offereng amigurumi toys, patterns and crochet tutorials. Lauren's little amigurumi animals have gained popularity after being featured in various magazines, art websites, and blogs.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Farm animals 10

Chick 12

Chicken 16

Cow 20

Piglet 24

Sheep 28

Pet animals 32

Bunny 34

Cat 38

Dog 42

Goldfish 46

Guinea pig 50

Sea animals 54

Penguin 56

Otter 60

Sea bunny 64

Seal 68

Whale 72

Little animals 76

Butterfly 78

Caterpillar 82

Honey bee 86

Ladybird 90

Snail 94

Woodland animals 98

Bear 100

Fox 104

Owl 108

Raccoon 112

Squirrel 116

Zoo animals 120

Elephant 122

Hippo 126

Lion 130

Panda 134

Sloth 138

Tools and materials 142

Techniques 144

Abbreviations and conversions 154

Suppliers and resources 156

About the author 157

Index 158

Editorial Reviews

05/07/2018
Even noncrocheters will get a kick out of Bergstrom’s amigurumi animals, miniature crocheted and stuffed dolls ideal for those new to crocheting. Bergstrom divides the 30 projects into six categories: farm, insect, pet, sea, woodland, and zoo. Generously sized charts are easy to follow; the written directions indicate whether to crochet from top to bottom or back to front and employ anatomically correct references for trotters and feelers­—there’s even a stinger incorporated into the bumblebee design. Photos of the finished products in cleverly crafted settings (the sea creatures surf in ocean blue-green yarn) add whimsy to the book’s general appeal. While the projects are designed for novice crocheters, experts may want to craft this menagerie as well. (July)

Publishers Weekly