The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals: Amigurumi Techniques Made Easy (With over 1,500 Color Photos)

The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals is a comprehensive guide that covers everything from selecting yarns and learning basic stitches to assembling dolls and animals and adding whimsical details. It is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association and includes 3 start-to-finish project lessons and over 1,500 color photos and detailed diagrams.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 14 December 2021
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals is a comprehensive guide that empowers you to embark on a delightful journey of creating amigurumi dolls and animals. From selecting the perfect yarns and mastering essential crochet stitches to assembling your unique creations and adding delightful details, this book makes every amigurumi project a breeze!

Hundreds of stunning photos showcase the most effective crochet stitches, accompanied by comprehensive lessons on assembling amigurumi figures with precision and infusing them with personality. Every basic stitch and step is explained in detail, with additional guidance for left-handed crafters. This official guide, crafted by The Japan Amigurumi Association, the birthplace of amigurumi, offers an authoritative overview of techniques and encompasses all the essential information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to bring their toy creations to life.

Discover how to:

Shape and proportion expressive heads, limbs, and tails, bringing your toys to life with vibrant character.

Assemble all the pieces seamlessly, ensuring your toys come alive with movement and charm.

Add armatures to enable your toys to bend and stand independently, adding a touch of realism.

Create captivating facial features that express attitude and personality, adding depth to your creations.

Craft adorable little accessories (zakka) such as mittens, scarves, and purses, adding a touch of whimsy and functionality.

The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals includes three start-to-finish project lessons, allowing you to practice and refine your skills as you progress. Then, unleash your creativity with over 1,500 color photos and detailed diagrams that showcase more than 100 crochet stitch techniques. This book is a treasure trove of inspiration and guidance that you will return to time and time again. Open it up, grab your crochet hook, and get ready to embark on a delightful crocheting adventure!

Weight: 956g
Dimension: 191 x 253 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780804854122