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Crochet Impkins: Over a million possible combinations! Yes, really!
Enter the world of the reclusive yet mischievous Impkins!
I’m sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny—odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and manner. In these pages, you will not find a taxonomy of their features or a list of the names by which you might call them, you will find guidance on something far more important—the techniques and methods by which you might craft one of these little stitchlings of your very own.
It is a wonderful thing, I assure you, to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Each Impkin is unique, and only you can listen to find out what yours longs to be. Stitch by stitch, you’ll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature. Don’t be surprised if it asks for a snazzy vest or a satchel to hold its treasures!
Though hard to spot at first, when you see one Impkin you can be sure there are more around. Impkins are social little creatures; once you make one, it is sure to clamor for a multitude of friends from your hook!
I’m sure you have seen them out of the corner of your eye from time to time, racing from hiding place to nook or cranny—odd little creatures of stitch and stuffing, of endless variety in form and manner. In these pages, you will not find a taxonomy of their features or a list of the names by which you might call them, you will find guidance on something far more important—the techniques and methods by which you might craft one of these little stitchlings of your very own.
It is a wonderful thing, I assure you, to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Each Impkin is unique, and only you can listen to find out what yours longs to be. Stitch by stitch, you’ll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature. Don’t be surprised if it asks for a snazzy vest or a satchel to hold its treasures!
Though hard to spot at first, when you see one Impkin you can be sure there are more around. Impkins are social little creatures; once you make one, it is sure to clamor for a multitude of friends from your hook!
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Published August 29, 2023
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March 22, 2024
The construction style is definitely wonky to me. I have done the sl ch1 and I do like that style, particularly for color changing and keeping straight edges. Her inc and dec are all over so you have to read carefully so no reading the instructions and hooking away.
The accessories are cute.
The accessories are cute.
July 11, 2024
Love this book so much! I am obsessed with creating these little guys. I even made two BIG ones! Definitely buying more of Megan’s books :D
November 25, 2024
I’ve been wanting to try this book for a while, but saw YouTube reviews that it was likely too challenging for beginners, so waited until I was more experienced. I just learned to crochet in February using a Woobles kit. After a few more Woobles kits, I downloaded other patterns from Etsy, found more on blogs and Instagram and other books. I also graduated from using the easy beginner yarn to working in cotton, chenille, etc. I’ve made a few doll patterns, the tricky part is usually the legs, but once you get the hang of that other doll patterns are easier to follow. After making perhaps 50 or more patterns this book for me was challenging but not overwhelming. I’d say it’s at an advanced intermediate level. I’ve made one impkin with elf ears (sort of like Dobby from Harry Potter) using Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, plus half a cape and a hat.
While this seems a robust book full of patterns, it’s really just making the one impkin doll body with minor variations on the body, legs, and arms that you’d need to see side by side to notice a difference. The main variation is a sitting or standing doll. The greater variety comes in customizing your impkin by adding horns, wings, ears, nose, hat, and cape for which there are patterns. Yarn color and eye choice will also play a part of course. There are a lot of great photos throughout for inspiration.
The main thing I struggled with technically is she ends each round with a chain stitch and slip stitch. When I did this, I kept ending up with too many stitches in the subsequent rounds. She does have a link in the book to a video tutorial, but I didn’t see that video listed on her YouTube channel and didn’t feel like typing the link address into my computer. I found a YouTube review of this book that noted you can do the standard continuing rounds, and that her method is more about making certain features line up exactly. So I just worked in the round which is what I’m accustomed to and skipped the chain and slip stitch thing and it turned out great. The one note is when I got to the snout on the face I had to adjust the order of stitches for correct placement. Attaching the belly piece was also tricky and involved, and I had to read the pattern very carefully and undo and start over some stitches to get it right. But that’s more a learning curve thing.
When making the cape, the hood turned out rather stiff and it was taking a really long time—a lot of stitches—so I set aside and made a hat instead. I may finish it later. When I put the hat on the impkin, his neck wasn’t strong enough to support it. I might have stuffed the neck even more firmly, but if I make another I think I’d put pipe cleaners inside both for support and to make it poseable.
For me, this took a lot of time to make and while the result is cute, I didn’t love it so much that I wanted to dive in and make another right away. An element of that could be that I didn’t plan out what I wanted to make in advance. I just picked a yarn color (a pale grayish blue-green) and got started, and I think a different color for the body would have been better, and easier to coordinate with accessories which would have been more inspiring. So the time cost vs. my happiness with the result wasn’t worth it, but it did turn out really cute and of course part of the time was learning the pattern. I’ll likely make another in the future with more advance planning.
While this seems a robust book full of patterns, it’s really just making the one impkin doll body with minor variations on the body, legs, and arms that you’d need to see side by side to notice a difference. The main variation is a sitting or standing doll. The greater variety comes in customizing your impkin by adding horns, wings, ears, nose, hat, and cape for which there are patterns. Yarn color and eye choice will also play a part of course. There are a lot of great photos throughout for inspiration.
The main thing I struggled with technically is she ends each round with a chain stitch and slip stitch. When I did this, I kept ending up with too many stitches in the subsequent rounds. She does have a link in the book to a video tutorial, but I didn’t see that video listed on her YouTube channel and didn’t feel like typing the link address into my computer. I found a YouTube review of this book that noted you can do the standard continuing rounds, and that her method is more about making certain features line up exactly. So I just worked in the round which is what I’m accustomed to and skipped the chain and slip stitch thing and it turned out great. The one note is when I got to the snout on the face I had to adjust the order of stitches for correct placement. Attaching the belly piece was also tricky and involved, and I had to read the pattern very carefully and undo and start over some stitches to get it right. But that’s more a learning curve thing.
When making the cape, the hood turned out rather stiff and it was taking a really long time—a lot of stitches—so I set aside and made a hat instead. I may finish it later. When I put the hat on the impkin, his neck wasn’t strong enough to support it. I might have stuffed the neck even more firmly, but if I make another I think I’d put pipe cleaners inside both for support and to make it poseable.
For me, this took a lot of time to make and while the result is cute, I didn’t love it so much that I wanted to dive in and make another right away. An element of that could be that I didn’t plan out what I wanted to make in advance. I just picked a yarn color (a pale grayish blue-green) and got started, and I think a different color for the body would have been better, and easier to coordinate with accessories which would have been more inspiring. So the time cost vs. my happiness with the result wasn’t worth it, but it did turn out really cute and of course part of the time was learning the pattern. I’ll likely make another in the future with more advance planning.
September 20, 2023
I am currently working on my own gaggle of Impkins. So far there's a fairy that resembles a fairy who is a foot tall and Count Stitchula who is a sophisticated guy wearing a monocle! There truly are over a million possibilities. My better half is a data analyst who tested the claim mathematically! LOL. There are not words in the English language to describe how beautiful of a soul Megan Lapp is. I have had the pleasure and privilege to speak with her on Facebook. She is incredibly helpful to those who have questions, which seems to be a rarity with pattern writers who hit the big time. Megan continues to be kind and generous with her advice. Beginning crocheters may find the patterns a little daunting BUT I promise, if you take it one row/round at a time, success is imminent! There is a Facebook community for Megan Lapp that is welcoming and helpful for those who need it. I recommend this book as a MUST DO!! MUST HAVE!! Thank you for a wonderful book. From Lynn Mundt of Alotta Loops Crochet
February 2, 2024
I really hate to give this book a bad review, because I have a LOT of Crafty Intentions patterns, I've made a lot of her work, I've even entered some finished items from her patterns into the County Fair and won a blue ribbon and a best in Show consecutively. I am an advanced crocheter.
But this book fell down on the job.
Part of it is on testers - missing words, missing directions. Then unrelated pictures jumbled in hodge podge to fill out the book, break up the pattern, distracting from it - a photo section mid book or between sections, and just a solid written pattern would have been better. So part of it is the editors as well.
This is the first set of her patterns I've been disappointed in - and she included some of these in her last book, with better directions.
I'm saddened by this - I'll go back to her individual patterns - they are better done.
But this book fell down on the job.
Part of it is on testers - missing words, missing directions. Then unrelated pictures jumbled in hodge podge to fill out the book, break up the pattern, distracting from it - a photo section mid book or between sections, and just a solid written pattern would have been better. So part of it is the editors as well.
This is the first set of her patterns I've been disappointed in - and she included some of these in her last book, with better directions.
I'm saddened by this - I'll go back to her individual patterns - they are better done.
September 26, 2024
After waiting many many months I was finally able to check out the digital copy, on the Libby app, from my local library.
It was a little difficult to get the proper layout on my phone's screen so I ended up not actually making anything while I had it checked out, but now I fully intend to purchase a hard copy of this. I think it will be much easier to read, follow patterns, and create little impkins by being able to flip pages instead of having to scroll.
An important thing to note is that the parts and pieces are pretty much made a la carte. You mix match and compose and create the little creatures from all the different parts and pieces as you see fit.
It seems to have good sample photos and written instructions.
It was a little difficult to get the proper layout on my phone's screen so I ended up not actually making anything while I had it checked out, but now I fully intend to purchase a hard copy of this. I think it will be much easier to read, follow patterns, and create little impkins by being able to flip pages instead of having to scroll.
An important thing to note is that the parts and pieces are pretty much made a la carte. You mix match and compose and create the little creatures from all the different parts and pieces as you see fit.
It seems to have good sample photos and written instructions.
September 11, 2023
Absolutely stunning book! I love these little Impkins and can't wait to magically crochet lots into life. My daughters enjoyed looking through the book and designing their own little Impkins. From tutus, crowns, and wings to wizard hats, napsacks to little vests. There are so many combinations with full pattern instructions, with colour photos. I'm a beginner and find the instructions more intermediate/advanced, but Megan's YouTube videos and social media pages are helping lots. I look forward to Megan's new book 'Monsters' in 2024!
June 2, 2024
I want to love this book. I love the images and the customization of the creations. I do plan to keep working thru the patterns and trying new things… BUT.. the patterns were not checked or edited well. There are words missing and a real lack of clarity in some of the steps. I will add I have not been crocheting very long, but I have made several amigurumi from patterns and this is one of the more difficult to puzzle out. The ideas are fabulous, I just wish I had more clarification on the actual working of the pieces.
September 11, 2023
I have said it in my other review but Megan is a brilliant mind. This book is PACKED with customization options to create an insane number of adorable impkins. With their cute chubby bodies and wide array of adornments, there is a style for EVERYONE. The best thing about this book is how extra creative you can get because of the number of options. I'm also pretty sure the book advertised million options but I think it's more than that which is mind blowing. I will buy every book she releases
October 2, 2023
Such a fun book. Instead of giving you one or five complete patterns as most pattern books, this one gives you pieces of patterns and then lets you create your own little Impkin.
There’s a couple of different body options, both standing and sitting. Then you get to work making it your own. Want wings/ and a horn? No problem. So many fun options. Antenae, horns, wings, hats, ribs, masks, etc.
Super inspiring. I’ve already pre-ordered the monster version coming out next year.
There’s a couple of different body options, both standing and sitting. Then you get to work making it your own. Want wings/ and a horn? No problem. So many fun options. Antenae, horns, wings, hats, ribs, masks, etc.
Super inspiring. I’ve already pre-ordered the monster version coming out next year.
September 2, 2023
Being as I photographed the cover of this book I am at bit of a bias. BUT I am so involve with this book.
Working with Megan was easy and a dream. She worked so hard on this book and you can really tell.
The patterns are easy to follow with step by step photography.
I urge everyone crochet fan to go and grab this beautiful book <3
Working with Megan was easy and a dream. She worked so hard on this book and you can really tell.
The patterns are easy to follow with step by step photography.
I urge everyone crochet fan to go and grab this beautiful book <3
September 21, 2025
I have made four impkins so far, and I love them! There are so many varieties, so each one is unique! My favorite was making a chocolate covered strawberry. I also made a unicorn with lots of accessories, a dinosaur with a witch hat, and a queen bee 🐝 ! If you need some handholding, join the FB group. They are so supportive and helpful!
September 27, 2023
This book is awesome! I swear, impkins are the cutest things I've ever seen. I just made my first one and I can't wait to crochet more. It's detailed, and the pictures are fantastic! Totally recommend to anyone who wants to create some cute little creatures.
December 27, 2023
One word to describe this book is CUTE!! Omg all of the little impkins are absolutely adorable and there are a ton of combinations just like the title says. You can make your own little impkin village! With so many different themes and variations the possibilities are endless!!!!
June 7, 2024
This is a really cute and versatile crochet book! If you love amogurumi, this has a lot patterns for creating a really nice variety of them.
Note, I did not try the patterns listed at the date of this review.
Note, I did not try the patterns listed at the date of this review.
December 18, 2024
I made my very first amigurumi, an impkin and I was surprised that I was able to follow the pattern instructions. I had some questions or little trouble but was able to join an FB group where members were able to help.
September 12, 2023
So many choices
I love the options and the lovely introduction. I haven't made any thing yet and my daughter has some ideas if what she wants me to do. I can't wait to start!
I love the options and the lovely introduction. I haven't made any thing yet and my daughter has some ideas if what she wants me to do. I can't wait to start!
December 29, 2023
I love the ability to mix and match to my heart's content. There are hundreds of possibilities and I look forward to exploring them.
January 30, 2024
I want this one! Great creatures!
February 11, 2024
Amazing customizability!
June 9, 2024
These are really cute, and fun to make. The patterns aren't very clear sometimes.
September 1, 2024
So many adorable combinations you could make.
March 20, 2025
Easy to follow directions, mix and match allows for diverse results.
September 23, 2025
If I could share pictures on here....there would be many Impkins shown....this is definitely my favorite out of all her pattern books
August 10, 2025
Read this as an ebook. I definitely need this on my bookshelf. If you need something to get your creative juices flowing, this will do the trick.
October 9, 2024
So Many Options
This book is filled with so many options, you will be making Impkins for a long time. Easy to follow, great ideas.
This book is filled with so many options, you will be making Impkins for a long time. Easy to follow, great ideas.
February 6, 2025
What can I say that's not on the back of the book of this "not your average crochet" book? Ready for the next level!
July 28, 2025
I want to make so many impkins right now immediately
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