Amigurumi Animals

Making your own cuddly toys has never been easier

With just a crochet hook, a ball of yarn, and some stuffing, you can bring an amigurumi friend to life in a single afternoon. Featuring over 50 cute and cuddly crochet creatures designed by Anabelle McElhaney – better known to her followers as Crochet Grove – Anabelle shares some of her most sought-after designs, along with new and exclusive patterns to add to the collection.

From woodland creatures to safari animals, and cute amigurumi accessories to personalize your creations, Anabelle’s low-sew approach allows crafters of all abilities to be able to assemble each plushie quickly and easily, without any specialist sewing skills required. Each pattern features easy-to-follow, step-by-step images showing the design come to life, while the introductory ‘how-to’ chapter guides first-time crocheters through all the essential stitches they’ll want to know for their plushie creations.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs