Jade Gauthier-Boutin (All From Jade) is a crochet designer from Quebec, Canada. A self-taught crocheter, Jade loves to create easy-to-follow patterns for stitchers of all skill levels, which she sells through her hugely successful Etsy shop.
<p>Create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals while learning skills and</p><p>techniques to stitch any crochet critter you can imagine.</p><p>There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands—especially</p><p>when it’s your own design and it’s cuddly and adorable. In Amigurumi Friends, popular</p><p>crochet designer Jade Gauthier-Boutin shares a variety of approaches to stitching,</p><p>customizing, and designing your own crochet critters.</p><p>Jade first provides detailed patterns for five basic animal poses—two standing, two</p><p>sitting, and one lying down. You then choose your own crochet adventure by changing</p><p>the muzzles, ears, tails, colors, and other details to create more than 100 adorable</p><p>animals. With an overview of crochet techniques and amigurumi basics, even</p><p>beginning crocheters will be able to stitch their chosen crochet animals. This</p><p>comprehensive guide includes:</p><p>1. Clear instructions for the basic head and for five body shapes and poses</p><p>2. Twenty animal types with instructions for crocheting all five variations</p><p>3. Ideas for customizing the projects with different expressions, yarns, colors, and</p><p>more</p><p>4. Inspiration and guidance to design your own amigurumi from scratch</p><p>5. QR codes linked to video tutorials to make creating amigurumi even easier</p><p>With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding which crochet cutie to make</p><p>first. Choose from animals from all around the world . . . and beyond:</p><p>1. At the Zoo: Take a walk on the wild side with lions, and pandas, and zebras, oh</p><p>my!</p><p>2. Woodland Friends: Sweet forest creatures like foxes, moose, and bears</p><p>3. On the Farm: Cows, donkeys, bunnies, and other lovable barnyard pals</p><p>4. Out of This World: Dinosaurs, dragons, and unicorns expand the amigurumi</p><p>universe</p>
