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Super-cute Crochet: Make Your Own Amigurumi Family
"Super-cute Crochet" shows you how to make 35 gorgeous crochet creatures. The patterns are really easy, so you can make as many as you like, and the creatures wil grow quickly on your crochet hook! When you've crocheted the bodies, enjoy adding clothes and accessories to make each little cutie a real character. With 35 patterns to choose from, there is sure to be an animal there you'll love--whether it's Robin Redbreast, Eleanor Elephant, Daisy Cow, Boris Bear, or Cluck Berry, the chick. There's also a techniques section at the back of the book to show you all the simple crochet stitches you'll need. With clear instructions and beautiful photographs of every creature, you'll soon be inspired to begin your own amigurumi family. *Learn the Japanese art of amigurumi or how to crochet cute small animals. *There are 35 crochet creatures to get hooked on. *Make a bird, bear, chick, bee, elephant, baby goose, giraffe, mouse, panda, parrot, crocodile, reindeer, and many more.
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Nicki Trench
74 books8 followersNicki Trench is one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts. As well as teaching, lecturing and feature writing on knitting, crochet, sewing, cake decorating and hen keeping, she is the founder of Laughing Hens, the UK's leading online yarn store, and Rooster Yarns. Her most recent books include Creating Your Garden Farm and 201 Knitting Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas. Nicki also runs Dancing Hens (www.dancinghens.com), a craft studio.
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December 19, 2011
Some very cute crochet projects in here. They're all pretty simple -- basically what you'd expect of amigurumi. The patterns are mostly animals and some dolls, with a small section of Christmas decoration type toys. It has a very cute guinea pig, which is always worth knowing if you have animal-mad friends...
There is some explanatory material in the back -- basic stuff like how to do a slipknot, how to create a chain, etc. Since there's nothing particularly difficult in the book, I think the patterns are pretty quick and easy for people who're past the beginner stage. The explanations might be a bit thin for total beginners, but helpful to refresh your memory.
There is some explanatory material in the back -- basic stuff like how to do a slipknot, how to create a chain, etc. Since there's nothing particularly difficult in the book, I think the patterns are pretty quick and easy for people who're past the beginner stage. The explanations might be a bit thin for total beginners, but helpful to refresh your memory.
April 27, 2014
As the title claims, these are super-cute, easy to follow patterns. It's suitable for beginners (like me) who understand the most basic crochet techniques and how to work in rounds.
My only critique is that I wish the author included a few more "tips for dummies." Like, this is the top of the horse's head. Of course after turning it around a hundred times, squinting with one eye open, staring at the picture and overanalyzing the camera's angle shot, and eventually just making the damn decision on my own, I eventually figured it out. Or, the easiest, most effective way to attach the pony's tail, which is consists of 30 strands of yarn, into a tight weave is .... My solution? Make a thinner tail. If it didn't make it the first go, it's not that necessary.
UPDATE: I tried my hand at the kitten, which you can see on the cover. I was feeling kinda lazy, so I thought I could just skip the clothes. WARNING: The kitten is NOT cute on its own. I think it has something to do with its arms and feet. They just kinda look weird on their own. I even added a tail, which the author doesn't add to her. Odd, seeing as how it's a cat. Also the fact that it was all white, made it seem a little boring. So in the end, I made the pink dress, and it added the much needed extra cuteness. Also, instead of using felt for the nose (which does look cute), I put a safety nose on instead, and used painted cat eyes (also safety). The nose was just a tad too big in proportion to the head, but what was really rough was my embroidery job. Embroidery in a crochet weave is tough, and it is clearly not my strong suit. I didn't even attempt to embroider the flower on the kitten's head. In light of that, I can see why the author used felt for the nose, as it would have been a lot easier to embroider the mouth detail onto felt.
My only critique is that I wish the author included a few more "tips for dummies." Like, this is the top of the horse's head. Of course after turning it around a hundred times, squinting with one eye open, staring at the picture and overanalyzing the camera's angle shot, and eventually just making the damn decision on my own, I eventually figured it out. Or, the easiest, most effective way to attach the pony's tail, which is consists of 30 strands of yarn, into a tight weave is .... My solution? Make a thinner tail. If it didn't make it the first go, it's not that necessary.
UPDATE: I tried my hand at the kitten, which you can see on the cover. I was feeling kinda lazy, so I thought I could just skip the clothes. WARNING: The kitten is NOT cute on its own. I think it has something to do with its arms and feet. They just kinda look weird on their own. I even added a tail, which the author doesn't add to her. Odd, seeing as how it's a cat. Also the fact that it was all white, made it seem a little boring. So in the end, I made the pink dress, and it added the much needed extra cuteness. Also, instead of using felt for the nose (which does look cute), I put a safety nose on instead, and used painted cat eyes (also safety). The nose was just a tad too big in proportion to the head, but what was really rough was my embroidery job. Embroidery in a crochet weave is tough, and it is clearly not my strong suit. I didn't even attempt to embroider the flower on the kitten's head. In light of that, I can see why the author used felt for the nose, as it would have been a lot easier to embroider the mouth detail onto felt.
December 7, 2011
The patterns in this book are so super cute (as the title suggests) and really pretty easy.
April 22, 2013
So may ideas I just wish they would tell me how big the safety eyes are!
April 14, 2016
Some adorable critters to make in here. I'm especially taken with the guinea pig one. In fact, it's what sold me on the book. Not nearly enough guinea pig crafts out there.
May 3, 2012
Lovely 'amigurumi family' but not self-explanatory/explanatory enough for beginners.
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