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See moreMeet and greet Pica Pau’s most curious friends! Have you ever seen a caterpillar wearing a cloak, or an axolotl in a striped shirt? The spiked anteater is showing off his hat collection. And what kind of wardrobe will the badger and the skunk bring to the party? Even though they’re not as well-known as other animals, they’re just as well-loved.
Meet and greet Pica Pau’s most curious friends! Have you ever seen a caterpillar wearing a cloak, or an axolotl in a striped shirt? The spiked anteater is showing off his hat collection. And what kind of wardrobe will the badger and the skunk bring to the party? Even though they’re not as well-known as other animals, they’re just as well-loved.
Pica Pau Wonders offers 20 stunning patterns, solidifying Pica Pau as the undisputed champion of amigurumi crochet. The brilliantly original designs in this book will delight every crocheter.
Don't miss the special excursion into Pica Pau’s personal design theories and colour knowledge! Get the tools and inspiration to start designing your own.
All patterns contain detailed, error-free instructions and are accompanied by step-by-step pictures and explanations of all techniques used, so both beginners and advanced crocheters can easily make all the animals and accessories in this book.
As the No. 1 bestselling amigurumi author, the Animal Friends of Pica Pau series has sold over 150,000 copies worldwide, establishing Yan as perhaps the most gifted and influential designer in the amigurumi world!
Series: Animal Friends of Pica Pau
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789491643620
Publisher: Meteoor BVBA
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2026
Country: Belgium
Imprint: Meteoor BVBA
Illustration: Fully illustrated
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 225.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Yan Schenkel is an Argentinean crochet designer. She studied fine arts and industrial design. She started professionally designing crochet toys in 2009, when she founded Pica Pau, combining her drawing and crochet skills. Besides working on her toys and designs, she has collaborated with several illustrators, authors, and brands in Argentina and abroad. Yan is the author of 'El Mundo de Pica Pau' (2016), 'Animal Friends of Pica Pau' (2017), ' Animal Friends of Pica Pau 2' (2020) and ' Animal Friends of Pica Pau 3' (2022).
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