The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Amigurumi by June Gilbank. Alpha (2010)
June Gilbank is well known for her concise and thoroughly tested patterns from her blog so I know this book would not be just another “The Complete Idiot’s Guide To…” book.
Yes there are only four complete patterns in this book, but it is so much more than that – with a very complete how-to crochet section and instructions on making all the different basic shapes for the body parts you will ever need, as well as chapters on how to stuff, stitch up, make fuzzy and add hair, eyes and expressions, you will be designing your own amigurumi in no time at all. The four complete patterns that are included – hamster (a great base for most animal shapes), a mushroom (a great start to vegetable designs) and a boy and girl, are a great base which makes use of all the techniques in the book and fabulous place to begin your amigurumi adventure.
Consider this book to be ‘the definitive reference guide’ to amigurumi – thanks June!
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