Once Upon a Time... in Crochet: 30 Amigurumi Characters from Your Favorite Fairytales

by Lynne Rowe

This fun, quirky book contains 12 cute and whimsical fairy tale favourites, from Puss in Boots and the Ugly Duckling to Thumbelina and Rapunzel, using both amigurumi and standard crochet designs. The book also contains an easy-to-use step-by-step techniques section, showing the reader how to pin out their crochet pieces before assembling, make moving arms and legs and create a range of hairstyles.

Genres: Crochet, Crafts

96 pages, Paperback

First published July 14, 2015

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although there aren't any projects in this book that I would do, I see that the finished items are very well done and professional looking. I can see how these fairy tale figures could become favorite toys if not heirlooms! I haven't done any amigurumi work yet, but this book sparks the imagination. The Puss in Boots and the Seven Dwarves are especially charming!

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great little book full of adorable projects and clear, well-organized instructions.

Not what I'm looking for at the moment, but definitely projects I'd like to revisit in the future.

[Christine Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute! I really like the bears, goats, frog prince, and dwarves. The Rapunzel is impressive as well. I won't be making any this time, but I'd like to come back to this some day:)

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

While not primarily a crocheter, I do love amigurumi patterns - they tend to inspire me to want to do more crochet! So cute! This book isn't an exception to that, though it is an average pattern collection overall. I guess, the super cute patterns are balanced by the more ordinary ones? My favorite ones are the dwarves, though I also like the frog prince and the three piggies. As for the book itself - the patterns are clear and nicely divided into the classic stories which inspired the patterns. There are plenty of pictures and explanations for assembly and details, which is always a plus. Without having made any of the patterns yet myself, it still seems clear and well organized. A solid pattern book with some fun designs.