Crochet Donut Buddies

Author: Rachel Zain
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446381021
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
Meet the Crochet Donut Buddies, the cutest collectible toys for kids. Just like real donuts, it's impossible to stop at just one! Ring toys are well established in the early years market as excellent for developing grip and gross motor skills. And what kid (or adult for that matter) doesn't love a donut or three?! These easy crochet patterns will allow you to make over 50 handmade toys that young kids will love to play with and collect. Whether it's grouping animals by colour, habitat or characteristics, learning to count, or sensory stimulation, these sweet crochet toys will deliver hours of fun for little ones, sprinkled all over with love. Author Rachel Zain, founder of Oodles of Crochet, developed these patterns for her non-verbal autistic son. Using easy crochet techniques and standard materials, you too can make a menagerie of toys that will delight kids of all ages and abilities. Learn all the techniques for the basic crochet donut, and then discover over 50 ways to transform your donuts into adorable animals and other cute characters. The book includes patterns for farm animals, safari animals, sea creatures, seasonal and holiday designs and more. Each donut measures around 5in diameter, making them perfect for little hands to grip, and you can add squeakers, rattles, crinkles and bells to create extra-special sensory toys. Alternatively you can play with hook size and yarn gauge to supersize your donuts into pillows or shrink them into keychains. All the stitches needed to make the donuts are included, as well as some fun ideas for different games you can play with your donut characters, including storytelling, role play, counting and sorting games and more. This incredible collection will provide easy crochet toy patterns for all the kids in your life and have you hooked for years. Luckily this donut addiction is entirely 'holesome' (please donut judge the puns, they're a-glazing!) allowing you to count the memories, not the calories!

Kawaii Crochet

Author: Melissa Bradley
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446378810
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 546

Book Description
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.

Whimsical Stitches

Author: Lauren Espy
Publisher: Blue Star Press
ISBN: 1944515798
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 403

Book Description
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.

How to Make 100 Crochet Appliques

Author: Deborah Burger
Publisher: Creative Publishing International
ISBN: 1610587278
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
DIV This charming book presents 100 crocheted patches arranged in sections by theme, including farm animals, ocean life, feathered friends, flora, techno, holidays and special occasions. Crocheted appliques are skillfully photographed, and written instructions are accompanied by stitch diagrams. /div

Amigurumi Dolls

Author: Sachiyo Ishii
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782218599
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Have fun crocheting 40 little amigurumi dolls in a range of outfits! Have fun with the Japanese art of amigurumi and crochet 40 fabulous dolls in a variety of outfits. Choose from fire fighters, doctors, police officers and baseball players, or maybe you'd prefer to make a cute doll dressed as a bumble bee, santa claus, bunny rabbit or princess. Whether you are making a unique gift to celebrate a birthday, wedding, Christmas or Easter, or a special reward for passing an exam or joining a sports team, there will be a doll in this collection that will be the perfect fit. Each project is based on one of two basic dolls - one approximately 4.5 inches tall and the other around just 3.5 inches tall. These basic patterns are presented at the start of the book, alongwith information on how to sew up your dolls, stuff them, and add faces and hair. Only a few basic crochet stitches are needed, and these delightful dolls are perfect for using up scraps of yarn from your stash.

Hooked on Amigurumi

Author: Melanie Morita
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 9781624147661
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Create irresistible amigurumi masterpieces with these 40 uniquely adorable and easy-to-follow patterns. These cuddly, crocheted stuffed toys are guaranteed to charm, making them an enchanting addition to a child’s toy collection, a perfect homemade gift or a whimsical way to brighten your home. Best of all, each project requires either little or no sewing, allowing them to come together quickly and easily. With patterns for everything from mermaids and the Loch Ness Monster to jellyfish, teapots and cinnamon rolls, there’s something to delight every craft lover across a spectrum of skill levels. Beginners can learn the basics behind amigurumi stitches, and experts will enjoy trying out new techniques and designs. Each addictive project will have you reluctant to put down the crochet hook, and the impressive variety of patterns from Knot Too Shabby Crochet’s Melanie Morita means you won’t have to. Recreate your favorite fairy tale with the “Once Upon a Time” chapter, crochet an entire ocean’s worth of sea creatures with “Beach Bums,” or put together a picnic with “Eat Your Heart Out.” The entertainment is endless with this must-have book of patterns.

Bonnie the Cow & Friends

Author: Claire Gelder
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782219757
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Make your own menagerie of 20 adorable crochet animals and birds from the 3rd book by award winning Claire Gelder. Dragon's Den winner Claire Gelder presents a new collection of crochet animals to crochet in chunky yarn. Bonnie the Highland Cow and Isla her calf, as well as other adorable, crocheted companions will complete your cozy companion set. With soft, chunky yarn and long, floppy limbs, you'll have no choice but to pick them up, or snuggle on the sofa with them. Oversized, and full of life, these toys are about 28in tall and the babies measure about 14in. The projects are aimed at beginners to improvers, and are suitable for someone who has mastered the basics of crochet. Open up the book to be introduced to garden birds, deer and doe, badger and fox, cat and dog, mouse and hedgehog, owls and lovebirds, as well as a frog and baby and a goat and its kid. Which one will steal your heart first? Feeling inspired? Why not also try Claire’s other books Mabel Bunny & Co. and .Robyn Octopus and Friends.

You Can Do It! Amigurumi for Beginners

Author: Maggie Samir
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781675701348
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
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!

Freeform Crochet and Beyond

Author: Renate Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)
ISBN: 9781863513852
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"The aim with this freeform crochet book is to encourage the reader to tap into the hidden creativity that lurks within us all, to entice the true beginner with easy starting points that will then lead them on to explore other techniques and experiment with what they learn, free from too many rules and must nots, and, to inspire the more experienced to call upon all the arts and crafts that he or she has explored over the years, in some cases abandoned, and illustrate ways of bringing them together in a truly amazing art form."--Provided by publisher.

Mini Amigurumi Animals

Author: Sarah Abbondio
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782219161
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
26 fabulously cute tiny amigurumi animals to crochet and hang on keyrings, bags and phones. "From the jungle to the forest to the farm to your home, Abbondio's crochet book has crafters' need for cute crochet animals covered... A must-have for all library craft collections" - BOOKLIST Delight your friends and family with these wonderfully cute tiny crocheted animals! Great for using up small amounts of yarn in your stash, there are 26 projects to choose from - and all you need is a crochet hook and some yarn. Make a pet such as a dog, cat or rabbit; go for a farmyard animal such as a pig, cow or horse; or explore the wild side and make a tiger, lion, elephant or monkey. Quick and easy to make, there is a short techniques section to set you on your way, then you can start making the whole set. These mini makes are perfect to hang on key rings, baby buggies, watches or as bag charms. Which one will you make first?