You Can Do It! Amigurumi for Beginners

Book excerpt: For a limited time, when you purchase the paperback on Amazon, you can download the Kindle version for FREE! The Kindle version of this book contains full-color photos for added clarity. Are you looking for a unique, handcrafted gift for that special someone in your life? Are you intimidated by the idea of crafting such a small crochet piece? This is the book you need if you want easy to follow instructions and explanations of how to craft some truly adorable stuffed animals and dolls. Amigurumi is the craft of crocheting small stuffed toys. The term "amigurumi" is a combination of the Japanese words meaning "crocheted stuffed doll." With this guide, any beginner will be able to crochet amigurumi easily, as I will explain everything by using images. I will even explain the simplest of stitches, step-by-step. This book will show you: What the abbreviations in the patterns mean An explanation of what common stitches you will use and how to complete those stitches What materials to use to make each pattern All along the way, I will outline exactly what you need to know to create these stunning little gifts and keepsakes by providing you with numerous pictures during the entire process. There are so many images included with the instructions for these patterns, it's as if I am sitting beside you, guiding your every stitch. The patterns we will do include: 8 Different Adorable Stuffed Animal Toys - Bunny, Unicorn, Flamingo, Bird, Elephant, Panda, Dog, and a Fish 4 Baby or Water Bottle Covers - Bumble Bee, Lamb, Butterfly, and a Turtle, 4 Christmas Themed Patterns - A Christmas Cracker, A Baubles Ornament, Reindeer, and a Snowman Head 4 Halloween Themed Patterns - Ghost, Wizard/Witch Head, Pumpkin/Jack-o-Lantern, and a Creepy Floating Eyeball! 4 Unique Keychains - An Owl, Cat, Santa, and an Elf Once you work through this book, you will be crafting special and unique keepsakes in no time!