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Crochet Cute Critters: 26 Easy Amigurumi Patterns
Make cute and cuddly animals with easy crochet
Create a colorful collection of pillowy plush critters with the magic of crochet! Crochet Cute Critters is packed with simple patterns for creating adorable animals from alligators to zebras. The easy-to-make designs are perfect for beginning crocheters as well as advanced enthusiasts of amigurumi—the art of crocheting stuffed toys. Stitch, detail, and stuff each character to bring these huggable friends to life. Keep them as desk or bookshelf buddies, or gift them to a critter-loving kid!
Beginner-friendly materials—The crochet patterns whip up quickly using a standard hook and common worsted weight yarn, so anyone can get started right away.
Handy reference pages―Refer to step-by-step rundowns of essential crocheting skills, along with a full-color picture of each critter.
Basics to build on―Every 10” animal shares the same basic head and body pattern, so the techniques can be carried over from project to project.
Discover how fun and easy it is to stitch up lovable, floppy friends with Crochet Cute Critters!
Create a colorful collection of pillowy plush critters with the magic of crochet! Crochet Cute Critters is packed with simple patterns for creating adorable animals from alligators to zebras. The easy-to-make designs are perfect for beginning crocheters as well as advanced enthusiasts of amigurumi—the art of crocheting stuffed toys. Stitch, detail, and stuff each character to bring these huggable friends to life. Keep them as desk or bookshelf buddies, or gift them to a critter-loving kid!
Beginner-friendly materials—The crochet patterns whip up quickly using a standard hook and common worsted weight yarn, so anyone can get started right away.
Handy reference pages―Refer to step-by-step rundowns of essential crocheting skills, along with a full-color picture of each critter.
Basics to build on―Every 10” animal shares the same basic head and body pattern, so the techniques can be carried over from project to project.
Discover how fun and easy it is to stitch up lovable, floppy friends with Crochet Cute Critters!
245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2019
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About the author
Sarah Zimmerman
4 books5 followersSarah Zimmerman is a yarn lover, crafter, blogger, wife, and busy mom of three. Sarah is a self-taught crocheter who picked up her first hook shortly after her second child was born. Wanting to make fun hats for her kids, she watched online videos and followed book tutorials, learning to crochet quickly and unleashing a hidden talent she never knew she had! She decided to take her hobby and passion for crochet to the next level and started writing her own patterns. A graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in visual arts and a graphic designer by trade, Sarah has an eye for design and color that is reflected in her crochet projects. Her style can be described as fresh, cute, and contemporary with a creative flair that appeal to all ages. You will find many of her patterns are easy to adapt and many incorporate additional craft materials like fleece, buttons, and felt. Sarah’s craft and crochet blog, Repeat Crafter Me, is full of new and unique patterns that are trendy and seasonal, as well as many animal and character hats for babies and kids. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom to two young boys and a toddler girl. She loves crafting with her kids, taking on DIY projects, experimenting in the kitchen, and is never far from her crochet hooks and a ball of yarn. Sarah shares her crochet patterns for free on her blog Repeat Crafter Me (www.RepeatCrafterMe.com). She offers simple patterns and is known for having easy to follow tutorials and detailed step-by-step photos. Her blog is also a great resource for kids crafts, DIY projects, Crock Pot recipes, and tons of inspiration.
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September 20, 2019
Crochet Cute Critters is full of cute animals for anyone beginner to advanced crocheter.
You get easy to follow step by step and simple circle patter for each critter, the only downside I see is the hook size seems to be a bit large to get a good tight stitch, but that is an easy fix, just go down a size if needed, not everyone crochets the same way.
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You get easy to follow step by step and simple circle patter for each critter, the only downside I see is the hook size seems to be a bit large to get a good tight stitch, but that is an easy fix, just go down a size if needed, not everyone crochets the same way.
Review copy provided by Callisto Media Publishing
August 13, 2019
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Crochet Cute Critters is a tutorial instruction guide with patterns for 26 amigurumi animals. Due out 20th Aug 2019 from Rockridge Press, it's 140 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
The book is attractively and logically laid out. The graphics are appealing and clear. The book is lavishly illustrated and I really appreciate the closeness and detail of the photography. It's really easy to see what the author is doing in the pictures. The book has a short introduction including the history of amigurumi (and how to pronounce it) along with a short pep talk about why she started crocheting soft toys.
There are three main parts. The first section includes a very thorough intro to crochet and tools and supplies. The section is well illustrated with clear photos of different brands of crochet hooks, what they look like, and the structural differences. There's also a handy chart with metric/US size and gauge measurements. The author presupposes no previous knowledge of crochet and the instruction is upbeat and positive (and reassuring). There's enough info here to start crocheting for both visual and hands-on learners. She also covers other supplies, like yarn and stuffing, safety eyes, embroidery thread, needle choices, etc.
The second section is the assembly and finishing chapter. All of these designs are stitched together from different parts: arms, ears, legs, heads, etc. The author takes the reader through general assembly step-by-step. Again, the pictures are large, clear, and understandable.
The third section includes the individual animals. All of them have cute(ish) alliterative names: Alex Alligator, Benny Bear, Callie Cat, and so forth. There are 26 in all, one for each letter of the alphabet. The iguana, bee, jellyfish, snail, unicorn, and x-ray fish just absolutely tickled me. They're all adorable and safe for all ages. I didn't finish any of the patterns yet, just tried out parts here and there; an ear, a leg, a couple of different arms, etc. I found no errors in the patterns I tried out.
The author has included links to her online presence in the credits at the end of the book for readers who wish to follow or interact with the online community.
For Kindle Unlimited subscribers; this title is available in the KU subscription to borrow and download for free. It's also worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
Well done and a nice selection of patterns which are fundamentally different from one another, giving the reader a broad platform for creating alternative amigurumi.
Five stars. Well worth a read for crochet interested readers.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Crochet Cute Critters is a tutorial instruction guide with patterns for 26 amigurumi animals. Due out 20th Aug 2019 from Rockridge Press, it's 140 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
The book is attractively and logically laid out. The graphics are appealing and clear. The book is lavishly illustrated and I really appreciate the closeness and detail of the photography. It's really easy to see what the author is doing in the pictures. The book has a short introduction including the history of amigurumi (and how to pronounce it) along with a short pep talk about why she started crocheting soft toys.
There are three main parts. The first section includes a very thorough intro to crochet and tools and supplies. The section is well illustrated with clear photos of different brands of crochet hooks, what they look like, and the structural differences. There's also a handy chart with metric/US size and gauge measurements. The author presupposes no previous knowledge of crochet and the instruction is upbeat and positive (and reassuring). There's enough info here to start crocheting for both visual and hands-on learners. She also covers other supplies, like yarn and stuffing, safety eyes, embroidery thread, needle choices, etc.
The second section is the assembly and finishing chapter. All of these designs are stitched together from different parts: arms, ears, legs, heads, etc. The author takes the reader through general assembly step-by-step. Again, the pictures are large, clear, and understandable.
The third section includes the individual animals. All of them have cute(ish) alliterative names: Alex Alligator, Benny Bear, Callie Cat, and so forth. There are 26 in all, one for each letter of the alphabet. The iguana, bee, jellyfish, snail, unicorn, and x-ray fish just absolutely tickled me. They're all adorable and safe for all ages. I didn't finish any of the patterns yet, just tried out parts here and there; an ear, a leg, a couple of different arms, etc. I found no errors in the patterns I tried out.
The author has included links to her online presence in the credits at the end of the book for readers who wish to follow or interact with the online community.
For Kindle Unlimited subscribers; this title is available in the KU subscription to borrow and download for free. It's also worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
Well done and a nice selection of patterns which are fundamentally different from one another, giving the reader a broad platform for creating alternative amigurumi.
Five stars. Well worth a read for crochet interested readers.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
July 29, 2019
This is a really cute, well-written collection of amigurumi patterns! I follow Sarah Zimmerman's blog, Repeat Crafter Me, so I instantly requested her book when I realized it was on NetGalley. I haven't made anything from the book, but I think I'll be making the whale at some point. So this review is just from reading through the patterns.
What's impressive is she came up with an animal for every letter of the alphabet! I think that could be advertised in the title or the cover, because it's a really cute idea.
This book has an excellent introduction to amigurumi, guides to the basic stitches as well as increasing, decreasing, and changing color, and helpful tips for the general construction and finishing process. Zimmerman would be a great candidate for writing a how to crochet book, just saying...
Great for anybody with kids in their life, or anyone who wants to make squishy and cute animals!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What's impressive is she came up with an animal for every letter of the alphabet! I think that could be advertised in the title or the cover, because it's a really cute idea.
This book has an excellent introduction to amigurumi, guides to the basic stitches as well as increasing, decreasing, and changing color, and helpful tips for the general construction and finishing process. Zimmerman would be a great candidate for writing a how to crochet book, just saying...
Great for anybody with kids in their life, or anyone who wants to make squishy and cute animals!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 12, 2022
This was awesome!
I stubbled across this little gem when searching for something to read. I haven’t been crocheting long, but these patterns look very easy to make me want to give them a try! Some look a little more complex but if I start out with the single colored animals, I can work my way to the multi colored ones. I’m off to buy some yarn!
I stubbled across this little gem when searching for something to read. I haven’t been crocheting long, but these patterns look very easy to make me want to give them a try! Some look a little more complex but if I start out with the single colored animals, I can work my way to the multi colored ones. I’m off to buy some yarn!
January 2, 2025
Easy to follow instructions for crocheting.
October 11, 2019
So many cute critters! As its stated in the beginning of the book, the crocheter must know the basics of crocheting and know how to read a pattern in order to craft these critters. I love the table of contents has each animal head as a picture for easy viewing. Essential Tools, Supplies, Abbreviations, Stitches, Stuffing, Joining parts, Closing and Finishing were also in detail in the intro. I find that the pictures were clear and the intro steps detailed. All the patterns have the same basic pattern shape, so once you make one, the others should be easily to follow.
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
November 21, 2021
Great explanations
This book has some of the most compete instructions and pictures to explain the process and stitches used in
making amigurumi I have seen.
The pictures and descriptions of the stitches were top notch.
The patterns for the stuffed toys seemed fine and were also well documented.
In my opinion, this book is a great starting point for anyone interested in amigurumi.
This book has some of the most compete instructions and pictures to explain the process and stitches used in
making amigurumi I have seen.
The pictures and descriptions of the stitches were top notch.
The patterns for the stuffed toys seemed fine and were also well documented.
In my opinion, this book is a great starting point for anyone interested in amigurumi.
May 26, 2022
The instructions are unambiguous and easy to read. The stuffed animals are so cute!! Anyone wanting to make simple stuff animals should use this book. I found my copy randomly at my local library while searching for something else and made three of the critters.
August 23, 2019
Love adorable stuffed animals? Learn how to crochet a menagerie of your own! Instructions for 26 projects plus basic information to get you started. Fun!
January 5, 2024
Let me start by saying this is a good book,the patterns are cute and simple and I appreciate the author going out of their way to make the patterns using similar shapes and amount of rounds.
The book opens up with a sweet dedication page and the contents show the patterns in order from A to Z which I personally appreciate and then we get to the welcoming page and contents explaining the tools you’ll be using and the different abbreviations (both US and UK terms,very helpful)
The only nitpick I have is the chain stitches at the end of every round in the patterns,all it really does is leave a visible trail up your plushie,I assume this is to help beginners keep track of where the round starts incase they lose track of a stitch marker and don’t know where to place it.
I just kinda wished there was a note somewhere saying the chain stitch is optional for confident crocheters and showed an example of what the chain stitch would look like on the plushie
All in all a great book and would highly recommend buying this for yourself or gifting it to someone,beginner or not
The book opens up with a sweet dedication page and the contents show the patterns in order from A to Z which I personally appreciate and then we get to the welcoming page and contents explaining the tools you’ll be using and the different abbreviations (both US and UK terms,very helpful)
The only nitpick I have is the chain stitches at the end of every round in the patterns,all it really does is leave a visible trail up your plushie,I assume this is to help beginners keep track of where the round starts incase they lose track of a stitch marker and don’t know where to place it.
I just kinda wished there was a note somewhere saying the chain stitch is optional for confident crocheters and showed an example of what the chain stitch would look like on the plushie
All in all a great book and would highly recommend buying this for yourself or gifting it to someone,beginner or not
January 9, 2025
If you have never done amigurumi before, this has some simple but uninspired patterns. I made the cat and it turned out ok, but I did have to modify the instructions. I would not necessarily suggest it for absolute beginners since some of the instructions could have been clearer, but if you understand how to crochet in the round, you should be able to modify/interpret the patterns.
I will say that this book has some of the worst photographs of completed works I have seen in a book. Why does the Bee have a broken neck? Also, what horrors has that poor Alligator seen?
I will say that this book has some of the worst photographs of completed works I have seen in a book. Why does the Bee have a broken neck? Also, what horrors has that poor Alligator seen?
March 26, 2023
I’ve read through all the intro bits-as a beginner, these pages are gold. Loads of helpful info here that I haven’t seen in other books and info sources I’ve delved into. The animals are cute-haven’t tried my hand at them yet-but they are my next practice task (I’m still making lopsided mini bunnies 😂).
I’m finding it’s largely about the yarn, the tension, and finding hooks that you like. The crochet industry has hit the jackpot with me, apparently.
I’m finding it’s largely about the yarn, the tension, and finding hooks that you like. The crochet industry has hit the jackpot with me, apparently.
January 8, 2022
This book will appeal to some crafters but the style of animals here is not something I'd spend my time on. That said, the book is well organized and the photos are clear. The animal shapes are simple without much shaping. The color choices are equally plain and unsophisticated. I didn't read through the step-by-step directions nor the introductory text.
January 14, 2022
I love this book
I enjoyed this book so much. Every project is adorable and so easy to crochet. I recommend it for any crochet newbie. The instructions are clear and written in proper English. The pictures are clear in beautiful colors.
I enjoyed this book so much. Every project is adorable and so easy to crochet. I recommend it for any crochet newbie. The instructions are clear and written in proper English. The pictures are clear in beautiful colors.
May 29, 2022
Easy and Cute Patterns
These patterns are adorable and easy to make! I just made a few of them, but I really like Max the Monkey and the Turtle pattern. i especially like that all the patterns use a H hook. Ill look for more books by Zimmerman.
These patterns are adorable and easy to make! I just made a few of them, but I really like Max the Monkey and the Turtle pattern. i especially like that all the patterns use a H hook. Ill look for more books by Zimmerman.
August 13, 2022
cute, easy to follow patterns.
Sarah is a great designer. A beginner with 0 crochet experience could pick up this book and make any of the critters. (My favorites were the turtle, and giraffe)
The body shapes are all the same, which gives nice cohesion.
Sarah is a great designer. A beginner with 0 crochet experience could pick up this book and make any of the critters. (My favorites were the turtle, and giraffe)
The body shapes are all the same, which gives nice cohesion.
August 23, 2022
Nothing here that I would want to make but this would be an excellent book for a beginner with nice clear detailed instructions and very simple unfussy design. I would expect most people to need to use a smaller hook than 5mm to get the required tight fabric though.
November 1, 2022
You can take just a small amount of yarn and make something adorable out of it. Making “something” out of “nothing.” The patterns are very easy to read and crochet. I loved this book and have made the alligator and the zebra. There is an animal for every letter of the alphabet.
May 24, 2024
Wonderful set of A to Z Animals
Are fun and interesting to crochet I want to make them all. Look forward to getting started on them. Love this book. Instructions look strat forward and easy.
Are fun and interesting to crochet I want to make them all. Look forward to getting started on them. Love this book. Instructions look strat forward and easy.
November 30, 2024
great book for amigurumi
This book is great for the most part. I found a couple of mistakes that may throw off a beginner which is why I took off a star. But if you can adjust the mistakes they are wonderful patterns
This book is great for the most part. I found a couple of mistakes that may throw off a beginner which is why I took off a star. But if you can adjust the mistakes they are wonderful patterns
May 30, 2020
Excellent
Clear and detailed instructions. Very cute animals. Easy to make variations of each animal to customize for gift giving, etc...
Clear and detailed instructions. Very cute animals. Easy to make variations of each animal to customize for gift giving, etc...
June 18, 2020
Great book!!!
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November 12, 2020Great patterns and different ideas for Christmas gifts!
November 14, 2020
What great content
This was a refreshing new book. The information contained within was clear and concise. I applaud the effort. I recommend this book.
This was a refreshing new book. The information contained within was clear and concise. I applaud the effort. I recommend this book.
December 31, 2020
Adorable and very doable patterns!
May 15, 2021
i read this book as a subscriber of kindle unlimited, this book has basic info about amigurumib
October 21, 2022
So many cute animals that I want to do them all!
November 8, 2022
super duper cute!
Super duper cute amigurumi animal patterns! Love the cat, turtle, lamb, and especially the iguana. Easy to follow instructions for each of the patterns.
Super duper cute amigurumi animal patterns! Love the cat, turtle, lamb, and especially the iguana. Easy to follow instructions for each of the patterns.
November 23, 2022
Helpful
I really enjoyed the helpful hints and patterns were easy to read. She gives exactly what you need to follow the patterns and be successful with the animals
I really enjoyed the helpful hints and patterns were easy to read. She gives exactly what you need to follow the patterns and be successful with the animals
January 2, 2023
Simple, easy to follow patterns, and lots of love and creativity. This book is great for beginners and more experienced crocheters alike.
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