You Will Be Able to Crochet Amigurumi by the End of This Book

Name: You Will Be Able to Crochet Amigurumi by the End of This Book
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781781579701
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15 Cute and Easy Crochet Characters

By Fay Lyth

Series: You Will Be Able to

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Want to try making those cute crochet critters you see everywhere, but don't know where to begin? This book is for you. Amigurumi - the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed creatures - offers the perfect introduction to crochet. Experienced crochet artist Fay Lyth leads you... Read More

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Want to try making those cute crochet critters you see everywhere, but don't know where to begin? This book is for you.

Amigurumi - the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed creatures - offers the perfect introduction to crochet. Experienced crochet artist Fay Lyth leads you through the basics followed by 15 adorable amigurumi projects. A simple sour lemon is a great way to master the basic techniques, then move on to a planet or an ice cream cone to build your confidence. Finally, take on more complex, multi-piece amigurumi projects like an octopus or a sweet little bear.

By the time you've made your way through this book, you will have the skills and confidence to tackle any amigurumi project you put your mind to.

Projects include:

Potato
Sour Lemon
Pencil
Planet
Mallard Duck
Mouse
Hanging Cherries
Takeaway Coffee Cup
Acorn
Ice Cream Cone
Bee
Octopus
Cat
Flower Pot
Bear

You Will Be Able to Crochet Amigurumi by the End of This Book by Fay Lyth is the perfect guide to get you started on your amigurumi journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781579701

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ilex

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Fay Lyth Non-Fiction Series: You Will Be Able to

About the Author

Fay Lyth is the creative force behind Stitch by Fay. She has over a decade of crochet experience and has a passion for quick and easy crochet patterns. Since 2020, she has built a following online by posting and selling original crochet patterns suitable both for complete beginners and for more experienced crocheters. Fay lives and works in New Zealand.

@stitchbyfay

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