Amigurumi Animals

Making your own cuddly toys has never been easier

Cozy up with Amigurumi Animals, the cutest of crochet books! With just a hook, a ball of yarn, and some stuffing, you can bring an amigurumi friend to life in a single afternoon. Featuring over 50 cuddly crochet creatures designed by Anabelle McElhaney – better known to her followers as Crochet Grove – this collection contains some of Anabelle’s most sought-after designs, along with new and exclusive crochet patterns.

From woodland creatures to safari animals, and adorable amigurumi accessories to personalize your creations, Anabelle’s low-sew approach makes it easy for crafters of all abilities to assemble these plushie creations – no specialist sewing skills required! Complete with a handy “how to” chapter that includes all the essential stitches you’ll need to know to create your plushies, and easy-to-follow step-by-step images showing each design come to life, this is the perfect crochet book for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

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Anabelle McElhaney, a.k.a. Crochet Grove, is a crochet designer from Washington State, USA. She has been crocheting for over 10 years and designing patterns since 2021. Anabelle specializes in amigurumi that are easy to follow, full of charm, and designed to bring joy to every maker’s hook.

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Please note that this edition contains US crochet terms.

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