Amigurumi Made Easy: 16 Straightforward Animal Crochet Patterns

Amigurumi Made Easy: 16 Straightforward Animal Crochet Patterns

Some toys get made and put on a shelf. Amigurumi get made and immediately claimed, handed to a friend, or photographed before the yarn needle is even put away. Mariska Vos-Bolman's Amigurumi Made Easy puts 16 of those irresistible little creatures right in your hands, with everything you need to make each one no matter where you are starting from.

What's Included:

• 112-page paperback written in US crochet terms, clear and easy to follow from the very first page
• 16 complete animal patterns: Bram the Bee, Peter the Mouse, Lola the Cat, Betty the Cow, Tommy the Dog, Victor the Flamingo, Patrick the Frog, Bonzo the Gorilla, Emily and George the Bunnies, Benny the Otter, Hootie the Owl, Molly the Puffin, Suzan the Snail, Simon the Snake, Sophie the Squirrel, and Henry the Goat
• Step-by-step photography for every stitch and technique, so you can check your work visually at each stage
• QR codes and URLs linking to free online stitch tutorial videos for every crochet stitch in the book
• Full stitch glossary and abbreviations guide, plus a dedicated amigurumi gallery for each pattern
• Patterns worked in continuous spirals with clear round-by-round stitch counts in square brackets
• A clean, professional finish on every design that reads handmade in the best possible way

What You'll Need:

• 100% cotton sport weight yarn (Category 2), in the colors of your choice; yardage varies per pattern and is listed in each materials list
• B-1 / 2.5mm crochet hook (the hook used throughout the book; go slightly smaller than your yarn label recommends for tight, stuffing-proof stitches)
• Safety eyes in assorted sizes (13mm used for Bram the Bee; sizes vary by character)
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Yarn needle, sewing pins, and scissors
• Stitches used across the book: magic ring (MR), chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), slip stitch (slst), increase (inc), invisible decrease (dec), front loops only (FLO), back loops only (BLO)

Skill Level: Beginner.

This book was written specifically for people who are new to amigurumi or even new to crochet entirely. Every stitch used in the patterns is fully explained with step-by-step photos and a video tutorial link, so you are never left to figure things out on your own. If you have never picked up a hook before, this is a genuinely solid place to begin.

Why Crocheters Will Love It:

• 16 distinct animal characters in one book, so you always have a next project ready to go
• Step-by-step photos at every stage let you compare your work and catch mistakes before they compound
• 100% cotton sport weight yarn keeps the finished toys durable, washable, and safe for little hands
• Clear stitch counts at the end of every round take the guesswork out of knowing whether you are on track
• Each pattern lists exact yarn quantities and materials, so shopping is simple and waste is minimal
• Tight spiral construction means no awkward seams running up the sides of your finished pieces
• Finished toys make genuinely impressive handmade gifts, the kind people ask if you bought in a shop

Perfect For:

Complete beginners who want a proper foundation in amigurumi, gift-makers looking for something truly personal and handmade, parents and grandparents crocheting keepsakes for children, and anyone who has ever wanted to try making tiny crocheted animals but did not know where to start.

Sixteen animals. One hook. A skill you will have for the rest of your life. The bee takes a few hours. The feeling of finishing it lasts a lot longer. Pick your first character and start the magic ring!