Yarn Cake Amigurumi

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SKU: 9781784946678
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15 Cute Creatures to Crochet

By Jacki Donhou

Summary

Yarn Cake Amigurumi by Jacki Donhou is a delightful exploration of the art of creating amigurumi, small knitted or crocheted stuffed toys, each inspired by vibrant cakes and confections. The book offers detailed instructions and patterns, perfect for both beginners and advanced crafters, guiding you through creating your own charming, cake-inspired amigurumi pieces. It's a creative and fun resource for anyone passionate about crafting and yarn work.
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Yarn Cake Amigurumi is a collection of 15 adorable amigurumi animals and creatures to crochet using multicoloured yarn cakes.

Description

Create adorable amigurumi animals and creatures using colourful yarn cakes. Amigurumi is the art of using crochet to make toys, and the 15 projects in this book offer some of the most varied and fun creations you could imagine. They range from:

Biscuit, the adorably cute little duckling
Aggie, the punkish bull
Garrick, the mythical dragon
Jasper, the inquisitive puppy

Create fun and friendly toys with Yarn Cake Amigurumi - they make the perfect gift for loved ones or to keep for yourself!

AUTHOR: After a career as a visual merchandiser, Jacki Donhou taught herself to crochet as a hobby to pass the time alongside bringing up her three children, and she has been designing amigurumi and plush patterns ever since. Her passion is to bring something unique to the crochet and yarn community that children and adult collectors alike will enjoy. A Las Vegas native, Jacki now resides in the suburbs of Maryland with her husband, youngest daughter, and a small zoo of domestic animals.

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15 adorable amigurumi animals to crochet
Each animal measures 5-10in (12.5-25cm) in size, making them perfect for play or display
Clear step-by-step instructions and photographs
Projects suitable for beginner or intermediate level

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784946678

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Illustration: 100 Halftones, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

After a career as a visual merchandiser, Jacki Donhou taught herself to crochet as a hobby to pass the time alongside bringing up her three children, and she has been designing amigurumi and plush patterns ever since. Her passion is to bring something unique to the crochet and yarn community that children and adult collectors alike will enjoy. A Las Vegas native, Jacki now resides in the suburbs of Maryland with her husband, youngest daughter and a small zoo of domestic animals.

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