Crochet Cafe: Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

by Lauren Espy, Paige Tate & Co (Contributor)

Crochet Cafe  features over 30 adorable and appetizing food-inspired amigurumi patterns. Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 best-selling amigurumi book in the United States,  Whimsical Stitches , gives you the ingredients and recipes you need to crochet your favorite meals and treats. Easy-to-follow patterns, detailed photographs, and helpful tips make this book perfect for novice and experienced crocheters alike.


   •   Brunch with eggs benedict or avocado toast
   •   Lunch on the go with a bento box or burrito
   •   A traditional Italian spaghetti dinner, complete with meatballs, red wine, and cannoli

These simple and darling patterns are sure to bring a smile to your face. So, pick up a hook and have fun playing with your food!

Genres: Crochet, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Food

216 pages, Paperback

Published May 19, 2020

Reviews

[Iris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute af I love making all the fake food for my toddler to eat instead of his real food.

[Tamra Conner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Purchased to keep in my library. Started one project and so far, it's easy to follow and I have trouble reading patterns.

[Alison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent instructions and pictures. These were so fun to create!

[Anniina Wallin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lot of cuteness

Every pattern in this book is cute.

At first glance this looked like it was full of easy patterns. But when I read instructions more carefully, I came to conclusion that this book might not be good choice for beginners. Yes the patterns are easy, but for someone who has only just started crocheting this book might not be suitable. Also some of the patterns require good amount of assembling.

If you are not just started to crochet, this is good book as all the patterns allow lot of possiblities for modification.

[Amy :o) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has turned out to be one of my favorite amigurumi books that I own.
The illustrations are great, the variety of all the things you can create, make this an A+ book for me, and the illustrations and directions are spot on.
As a fairly new crocheter, I was able to follow along and really create some fun things. Now I want to make everything in the book!
I would definitely recommend this book to everyone… all levels of crochet.

[Trix · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've made a couple of projects from the book, the patterns are well written and the photos are perfect for showing steps that aren't easily put into words.
I look forward to making more items for sure!

[shelby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this book. The crochet patterns are really well written and well photographed. I've made a few different patterns from this book and they've all been great. Each pattern was easy to understand - a beginner or and advance crocheter will enjoy the patterns.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable projects and fabulous instructions (including tons of pictures of each step). I picked up a couple amigurumi books and this one takes the cake hands down! Great for people of all different crochet skill levels, including newbies like me.

[Elnora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bacon, Eggs, and Toast
Muffin and Latte
Stack of Pancakes
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Hot Dog and Condiment Bottle
Apples
Oranges
Popcorn
Popsicle
Burger and Fries
Pizza
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Cheesecake
Ice Cream Cone
Pie

[Michaela Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!

Amazing set of patterns from an amazing designer! Can’t wait to make every single design! So happy with my purchase

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book, great patterns

[Katrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute projects.

[Allana · Rating 5 out of 5]

So clear with really fun patterns

[Alyssa Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use this book often. The patterns are straightforward to understand, and I enjoy the pictures. I would recommend it.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to amigurmi; I'm glad I read it.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this from the library to make the avocado and avocado toast for a friend. There are SO many cute things in here to make!

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crochet Cafe is a beautiful composed amigurumi pattern book that includes a variety a foods and snacks that cover your whole day of meals from breakfast to dinner, and of course, desserts!!

Each pattern is beginner friendly and the book will walk you through every step. All of the instructions are clearly explained in writing with accompanying photos including the skills and techniques need for stitches and constructing each item.

The layout is in the modern farmhouse style and make for great inspiration when making your pieces to create an amazing cafe/diner/bistro for your kiddos. No need for plastic toys when you have these designs that can make the most wonderful, imaginative toys.

[Brooklyn Potter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of fun crochet amigurumi patterns that will definitely bring a smile to your face. The patterns are very well written making them easy to follow.

[Marg Corjay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, easy to follow patterns for lots of yummy "food".