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Knot Bad Amigurumi

Learn Crochet Stitches and Techniques to Create Cute Creatures with 25 Easy Patterns
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Knot Bad Amigurumi offers a fun, modern take on amigurumi, featuring 25 charming crochet patterns inspired by themes like the forest, space, food and drink, and the beach. Author Vincent Green-Hite guides readers through the basics of materials, stitches, embroidery for faces, and professional finishing techniques, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
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This book is ideal for crocheters of all skill levels seeking creative, playful amigurumi projects with personality and charm.

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A treasure of adorable, unique amigurumi patterns that includes step -by-step stitch and assembly instructions, tips and tricks for embroidering cute faces, and ideas for personalizing designs.

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Knot Bad Amigurumi offers a fun, modern take on amigurumi, cute crochet creatures with tons of personality and charm. Beginners and experienced crocheters alike will love creating the 25 patterns included in the book that feature themes such as the forest, space, food and drink, the beach, and more. Make a smiling glass of boba tea, bring an acorn to life, and stitch the cutest space alien. Author Vincent Green-Hite (Instagram: @knot.bad; TikTok: @knotbad) covers the basics of materials and stitch techniques, plus how to embroider adorable faces. Also included are step-by-step instructions for stuffing and attaching pieces, tips for finishing that lend a professional look, and ways to personalise dolls. A whole new world of creativity is just a ball of yarn away.

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Library Journal praises the uniqueness of this title, calling it full of simple yet extraordinary patterns that enrich any library collection. Publishers Weekly gives a starred review, describing it as a delightful must-read for crocheters of all levels. The Seattle Book Review finds it inspirational in both art and life, perfect for those wanting to live the yarn punk life.

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ISBN: 9780760376775

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Quarry Books

Illustration: 250+ color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Vincent Green-Hite is self-taught crochet artist and pattern designer. After discovering crochet tutorials on YouTube, he began to focus on amigurumi, the Japanese art of knitted or crocheted stuffed animals. After posting his creations on Instagram, Vincent began growing his social media audience, finding a diversity of like -minded creatives who were also embracing amigurumi. As his following grew, Vincent started offering his
patterns on Ravelry and Etsy, along with YouTube crochet tutorials. He found another home on TikTok, where he shares short videos of himself and his inspiring creations. Vincent was featured in a national commercial for Joann with "The Office's" Phyllis Smith. He lives in Portland, Oregon. Website: knotbadami.com Instagram: @knot.bad TikTok: @knotbad

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