20 adorable, amigurumi-style toys and animals that are both easy and fun to make.
In this latest book in in the highly successful 20 to Make series, best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii has ventured into the world of crochet and created 20 adorable, amigurumi-style toys and animals. The patterns are both easy and fun to make, and suitable for crocheters of all skill levels. All the patterns are no more than around 10cm (4in) tall, and are made with just one size crochet hook (3mm/UK 11 US C2).
Sachiyo Ishii was born and raised in Japan. She was a money broker on Wall Street and in London before discovering the joy of handicraft after her second son was born. She learned dressmaking and Waldorf doll making and has been designing and creating dolls and toys ever since. She teaches crochet, knitting, doll making, wet and dry felting, sewing and spinning, among other crafts. She has authored a number of best-selling titles for Search Press and her work regularly appears in knitting magazines. Sachiyo lives in Sussex with her husband and two sons. Visit her website at www.knitsbysachi.com.
Introduction 4
Crochet know-how 6
Projects
- Robot 8
- Stripy Kitten 10
- Bear 12
- Dinosaur 14
- Helicopter 16
- Robin 18
- Car 20
- Penguin 22
- Chameleon 24
- Puppy 26
- Turtle 28
- Owl 30
- Aeroplane 32
- Koala 34
- Baby Hippo 36
- Nest of chicks 38
- Whales 40
- Rabbit 42
- Cupcake 44
- Squirrel 46
Acknowledgements 48