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Whimsical Stitches Review
Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns
by Lauren Espy
Review coming soon!
Dumpling Pups Review
Dumpling Pups: Crochet & Collect Them All!
by Sarah Sloyer
You know how much I love Dumpling Cats. I nearly fell over myself rushing to the Amazon checkout when I saw a little blue thumbnail pop up and realized Sarah Sloyer had done it again. I couldn’t get this book fast enough. read more…
Dumpling Cats Review
Dumpling Cats: Crochet & Collect Them All!
by Sarah Sloyer
This is the cutest book in the world. (Did I mention I’m given to hyperbole?) Seriously though, it’s adorable. Not only has Sarah completed dozens of absolutely adorable, chubby cats and written impeccably-detailed patterns for each one, she has given each of them their own personality and character. read more…
Animal Friends of Pica Pau Review
Animal Friends of Pica Pau: Gather All 20 Colorful Amigurumi Characters
by Yan Schenkel
I cannot accurately describe the feeling I get from every one of Yan’s creations. Each of her toys has a purposeful, artistic feel, as if they had stepped out of a carefully illustrated book from my childhood. Their bodies and heads are carefully shaped to be perfect for carrying around like a friend, but not intrusive. Their faces are charming. Every detail is meticulously crafted to create not just a generic toy, but a character with personality and a history. This book lets you bring that detail to your own projects, and bring those characters to life with your own two hands. read more…
The Big Book of Little Amigurumi Review
The Big Book of Little Amigurumi
by Ana Paula Rimoli
Ana’s books are the first ones I discovered as a brand-new amigurumist, way back in 2009. Her first three, Amigurumi World!, Amigurumi Two, and Amigurumi Toy Box, have been combined into one amazing volume of patterns, The Big Book of Little Amigurumi. read more…
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