Crochet Guides
Here are a few examples of books and online materials that the Crandal Public Library contains on the topic of Amigurumi. Each of these texts is a guide to help you learn how to crochet dolls, even providing "recipes" (or instructions) for creating unique individual dolls.
Mini Crochet Creatures : 30 Amigurumi Animals to Make by ISBN: 9781784943899 (pbk.)Publication Date: 2018This is a guide for making 20 Amigurumi animal dolls. Used for making tiny amigurumi that can be displayed in any fashion. All the basic crochet techniques you will need are clearly explained along with step-by-step illustrations making Mini Crochet Creatures This text is useful for beginners, as it even recommends alternative techniques for people who struggle with the more advanced crocheting patterns.
Knot Bad Amigurumi : Learn Crochet Stitches & Techniques to Create Cute Creatures with 25 Easy Patterns by ISBN: 9780760376775Publication Date: 2023This book contains a guide to making amigurumi. It includes a guide for specific stitching and crocheting techniques needed to make some of the dolls. The text also informs you about the type of materials you may need, as well as the function they fulfill. The rest of the book is broken into themed sections, each of which contains 5 unique amigurumi which the book walks you through constructing. Each themed section is different, ranging from beach items to animals.
Crochet Cafe : Recipes for Amigurumi Crochet Patterns by ISBN: 9781944515935Publication Date: 2020This book gives instructions for constructing 30 crocheted dolls for food stuff. Each section details instructions for foods that fit in different meals. This text is recommended for users who are familiar with crocheting, offering only a little help with stitch technique. If food with cute expressions is what you're interested in, this recipe book is a good choice.
Animal amigurumi to crochet : 8 adorable designs by ISBN: 9781596357778 (electronic bk.)Publication Date: 2014This is a short ebook based resource for constructing 8 amigurumi dolls. This 40 page guide, gives the instructions for 8 cute animals of varying difficulties in construction. This is not an in-depth guide that provides an explanation for all aspects of amigurumi. This is a useful resource to provide instance online access to library goers who want a short list of amigurumi ideas.
Stylish Succulents to Crochet : 15 Colourful Cactuses and Other Pot Plants to Make for Your Home by ISBN: 9781782219019 (hbk.)Publication Date: 2020This is a guide to constructing 15 amigurumi that come in the form of plants and succulents. It is also the only hardcover volume of an amigurumi guidebook to be found in Crandall Public Library. These are recommended for those who want to decorate their homes with crocheted plants inspired by real-life counterparts. If you happen to enjoy both plants and cute crocheted dolls, this is a good source to use.
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Crocheting -- Patterns, amigurumi -- Patterns, Stuffed animals (Toys), Soft toy making, amigurumi, Crocheting, Dollmaking, Knitting, Animism, and Japan.