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