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Kawaii Crochet: 40 Super Cute Crochet Patterns for Adorable Amigurumi
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.
398 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 12, 2019
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February 2, 2023
This was a cute but informative read! It has a bunch of different patterns at varying skill levels to practice amigurumi for many different occasions. I like how the book explains crochet terms in an easy to understand way and I also appreciate the picture step by steps. I also enjoyed how the book was separated into different sections based on colour. This makes for a very aesthetically pleasing book as well as an informative one. I would recommend this to those I know who like to crochet!
January 11, 2022
No "beginner" patterns
As much as I wanted this book, I'm a bit disappointed because while reading, there is a difficulty guide that shows symbols for "beginner" "easy" "intermediate" patterns.... but this book does not feature any beginner patterns. The projects look cute as heck, however I wouldn't recommend this book for a true beginner like myself wanting to pick up crochet :(
As much as I wanted this book, I'm a bit disappointed because while reading, there is a difficulty guide that shows symbols for "beginner" "easy" "intermediate" patterns.... but this book does not feature any beginner patterns. The projects look cute as heck, however I wouldn't recommend this book for a true beginner like myself wanting to pick up crochet :(
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March 24, 2024I only learned to crochet last month, using a Woobles kit. Since then, I’ve made a bunch of amigurumi, mostly Woobles kits and patterns, but in the last week I’ve started trying patterns by other designers on-line or downloaded from Etsy, (including one “intermediate”). I’ve found almost every new pattern I’ve tried introduces a new stitch or technique. I’ve also started using other types of yarns. Initially, I could only manage the Easy Peasy yarn or similar types and couldn’t get the hang of other yarns. But after more practice I’ve started using acrylic, cotton and chenille (still hard to see and count stitches on chenille but I love how it turns out). I think I picked up crochet quickly because I’ve done a lot of other needlework styles—cross stitch, punch needle, and needlepoint for over 20 years, and most involve maintaining the right thread tension as well some complex stitches.
This is the second book of patterns I’ve tried. It has various kawaii food and a few items organized in color-themed chapters. Some of the 40 patterns are just slight variations of the same pattern. For example, there are three ice cream cones that just use different colors for the ice cream and a different topping. There are several cakes that look like very similar patterns. But it still has a solid variety of cute patterns. Granted, now that I have more experience and have seen the wealth of patterns available, I don’t know that I’ll make a lot of things from this book. But at the moment I’m in kid in a candy store mode.
So far I’ve only made the apple from this book, which turned out cute, but was a bit tedious. There are 28 rounds, with the widest point being 54 stitches (repeated for 5 rounds). I’m used to and prefer patterns on a slightly smaller scale, that are quicker to finish. I used “I Love This Cotton” from Hobby Lobby (nice soft cotton that comes in a lot of colors) and a 3.5 mm hook. The cotton is relatively thin—when I’ve made Woobles patterns with it and a 4 mm hook, they turn out about 2/3rds the size. But even using that yarn, my apple turned out a bit larger than a real apple. If I’d made it with thicker yarn, it would probably have been weirdly oversized. I feel like the pattern could have been scaled down in size, but again that may just be personal preference.
I thought the pattern instructions were clear and I didn’t have much trouble following them. I wish there was one standard format for patterns as it can vary by designer, and that can sometimes cause confusion, but that wasn’t the case with this book. Though I did assume dc meant invisible decrease, when it actually means double crochet, a new stitch for me. There’s a stitch reference guide at the end that I thought overall did a good job explaining how to do the stitches.
I’m not sure I could have tackled this book when I was starting out. If you’re new to crochet, I suggest starting with video tutorials until you’re comfortable with the basic stitches rather than a book. But this seems a good advanced beginner to intermediate book.
This is the second book of patterns I’ve tried. It has various kawaii food and a few items organized in color-themed chapters. Some of the 40 patterns are just slight variations of the same pattern. For example, there are three ice cream cones that just use different colors for the ice cream and a different topping. There are several cakes that look like very similar patterns. But it still has a solid variety of cute patterns. Granted, now that I have more experience and have seen the wealth of patterns available, I don’t know that I’ll make a lot of things from this book. But at the moment I’m in kid in a candy store mode.
So far I’ve only made the apple from this book, which turned out cute, but was a bit tedious. There are 28 rounds, with the widest point being 54 stitches (repeated for 5 rounds). I’m used to and prefer patterns on a slightly smaller scale, that are quicker to finish. I used “I Love This Cotton” from Hobby Lobby (nice soft cotton that comes in a lot of colors) and a 3.5 mm hook. The cotton is relatively thin—when I’ve made Woobles patterns with it and a 4 mm hook, they turn out about 2/3rds the size. But even using that yarn, my apple turned out a bit larger than a real apple. If I’d made it with thicker yarn, it would probably have been weirdly oversized. I feel like the pattern could have been scaled down in size, but again that may just be personal preference.
I thought the pattern instructions were clear and I didn’t have much trouble following them. I wish there was one standard format for patterns as it can vary by designer, and that can sometimes cause confusion, but that wasn’t the case with this book. Though I did assume dc meant invisible decrease, when it actually means double crochet, a new stitch for me. There’s a stitch reference guide at the end that I thought overall did a good job explaining how to do the stitches.
I’m not sure I could have tackled this book when I was starting out. If you’re new to crochet, I suggest starting with video tutorials until you’re comfortable with the basic stitches rather than a book. But this seems a good advanced beginner to intermediate book.
July 1, 2020
Definitely super cute. Lots of very adorable, easy to follow patterns for some gorgeous amigurumi designs. I have made a few of them, and plan to make some more.
I particularly like the way the patterns are listed by colour so you can work to whatever yarn you have.
I think this would be a lovely book to own and revisit.
I particularly like the way the patterns are listed by colour so you can work to whatever yarn you have.
I think this would be a lovely book to own and revisit.
October 11, 2023
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Dziś chciałabym pokazać Wam piękny, kolorowy poradnik, dzięki któremu dowiecie się jak zrobić na szydełku małe słodkie maskotki, przedstawiające smakołyki oraz przedmioty codziennego użytku. Znajdziecie tu wiele uroczych wzorów, pogrupowanych według kolorów i z określonymi poziomami trudności.
Autorka wplotła (hehe 🧶) tutaj również garść praktycznych porad i wskazówek. Mówi na przykład o tym, jakie materiały będą niezbędne do rozpoczęcia projektu oraz tłumaczy jak wykonać poszczególne ściegi.
Jeśli chcecie tworzyć takie małe cudeńka, bardzo polecam ten poradnik!
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September 15, 2024
Really beautiful design to this book, and the patterns are adorable. There are no beginner patterns though, and that's disappointing. While I love the separation by colors, I do think having a section in the beginning for beginners rather than at the end with the info would make more sense. I'm going to need to go through this again more carefully to see if I can actually do any of these as a beginner to this style, as I know how to crochet already but can't read patterns like this.
January 20, 2022
The perfect book to teach you basic crochet and into to amigurumi. I am looking forward to testing out the veggies for the farm I work on. I also really enjoyed the basic mention of color theory and stories around each color and favorite designs. This was a fun read, and one I will be referencing for years to come.
November 14, 2024
Available as an Ebook on Hoopla & KU - I used Hoopla
Some cute patterns and good instructions. I gave it 3/5 stars due to the lack of interest in most of the patterns and that most of the patterns are very basic. Good for practice, but a lot of them were not 'worthy' enough to create for gifts for friends and family.
Some cute patterns and good instructions. I gave it 3/5 stars due to the lack of interest in most of the patterns and that most of the patterns are very basic. Good for practice, but a lot of them were not 'worthy' enough to create for gifts for friends and family.
January 28, 2020
Fine. No new or groundbreaking patterns. I’ve seen most of these in earlier amigurumi books, but it would be fine if you were newer to the craft.
I was weirded out by the Saint Patrick’s day Cake. Is a cake with a hat on it really a thing?
Library copy.
I was weirded out by the Saint Patrick’s day Cake. Is a cake with a hat on it really a thing?
Library copy.
November 3, 2021
Very cute patterns and photos. The layout and design are adorable and very aesthetically pleasing. I appreciate the additional effort the author takes to touch on color theory and different terminology.
December 20, 2023
Lots of cute food patterns. I like how the book is organized by color. I have only tried a single pattern, beet, so far and it came out fine and the pattern was easy to follow. The choice of items in the book is varied, including vegetables, cereal, popsicles, and more.
March 4, 2020
Organized by the colors of the rainbow rather than by project, I found this book aggravating to use. The patterns are great, but it's not for someone who has made many of these amigurumi.
June 15, 2020
This was a really cute book, but it was way too advanced for me. Once I get better at crochet (particularly reading patterns), I'd love to revisit it.
September 11, 2020
Super cute book. Assumes you know what you are doing and know how to crochet. Nothing on supplies. And that’s fine. It gets boring reading intro books to specialized techniques.
July 22, 2021
Cute patterns and great photos accompanying them.
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August 23, 2021Mostly foob
February 14, 2022
Lol do not have time
August 21, 2022
Cute book of crochet patterns. Easy to follow, cute pictures. Not a lot of things I could envision myself creating, but a great resource for future projects!
January 6, 2023
Very large toys and not a style I appreciate. I did make the hot air balloon but added a bunch more color changing up the tapestry crochet balloon part.
March 6, 2023
In my top three crochet pattern books, for sure! Adore each of the patterns available in this book, and although I've only made a couple of them to date, I can't wait to make more.
April 9, 2023
Very cute amigurumi patterns with clear instructions. I want to make them all!
June 11, 2023
4.5 stars rounded up
June 23, 2023
Cute patterns, pleasingly laid out and seemingly well-written. Just not anything I want to work on.
November 12, 2023
Love this 5 🌟
Great amigurumi patterns easy to follow instructions. And like the method of stating difficulty levels. Very cute crochet patterns in side.
Great amigurumi patterns easy to follow instructions. And like the method of stating difficulty levels. Very cute crochet patterns in side.
January 9, 2024
Fun projects. Has beginners to pros, something for me to work towards.
January 29, 2024
Good patterns and I've made quite a few now. Only thing I don't like there is alot of repeating.
February 14, 2024
I got this from the library, and it was enjoyable to use. I would say that it's not beginner-friendly, and I also felt like some of the patterns were overly complicated.
February 23, 2024
So many cute ideas
Great illustrations and directions. Live these little foods with faces. I think theaw would be great things to make for kids. Can't wait to try a couple.
Great illustrations and directions. Live these little foods with faces. I think theaw would be great things to make for kids. Can't wait to try a couple.
March 29, 2024
amazing cute projects!!
SO CUTE!!🥰 Love it so much!! Just gonna say if you really wanna start crocheting cute things this is a really good book of ideas!!
SO CUTE!!🥰 Love it so much!! Just gonna say if you really wanna start crocheting cute things this is a really good book of ideas!!
April 2, 2024
Wide variety of projects
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