Crochet Amigurumi Review: 22 Easy and Adorable Animal Patterns to Make and Love
Amigurumi — the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed animals and characters — has become one of the most popular areas of crochet, and it's easy to see why. The results are irresistibly cute, they make wonderful gifts, and the projects are typically small enough to finish quickly. Crochet Books Amigurumi: 22 Easy and Adorable Animal Patterns is an excellent collection that delivers on all of these qualities.
22 Designs That You'll Actually Want to Make
The key to a great amigurumi book is whether the designs are genuinely appealing — and this collection absolutely delivers. All 22 animals have the characteristic wide-eyed, round-bodied charm that makes amigurumi so beloved, while each has enough individual character to feel distinct and special. Whether you're making a gift for a child, decorating your own home, or selling at craft fairs, these designs have real commercial and personal appeal.
The patterns are well-written and include clear instructions for the jointing and finishing that gives each animal its personality. The photography is bright and appealing, showing each finished creature in a way that makes you want to pick up your hook immediately.
Accessibility and Skill Level
The "easy" in the title is genuinely accurate. Amigurumi uses a relatively small set of techniques — working in the round, increasing, decreasing, and the magic ring — and this book explains them clearly. A crocheter who is comfortable with basic stitches and working in the round will find these patterns well within reach. Complete beginners may want to master the basics first, but motivated novices with a little patience will find this very achievable.
Key Benefits
- 22 genuinely adorable animal designs
- Clear instructions including jointing and finishing techniques
- Accessible skill level — great for intermediate beginners
- Perfect for gifts, craft fairs, and home decoration
- Bright, appealing photography throughout