Amigurumi for Beginners - by Julia Simpson (Paperback)

About the Book

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making crocheted stuffed toys, and it's easy to get started with this helpful resource for beginners. This book is filled with expert guidance and step-by-step instructions so you can craft adorable amigurumi of your own, from pudgy penguins to four-limbed foxes.

Book Synopsis

Make your first crochet project a triumph--by crafting irresistibly cute creatures that come to life in your hands.

Amigurumi for Beginners is your invitation to slow down, get creative, and build something lovable with your own two hands. Even if you've never picked up a hook, this guide makes it easy and fun.

Discover the magic of amigurumi--the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed animals--through 20 beginner-friendly patterns, from bunnies to bears, penguins to foxes. With clear instructions and expert tips from Julia Simpson, you'll gain confidence as your skills grow with each cuddly creation.

Inside, you'll find:

• Step-by-step guidance with stitch tutorials and progress photos
• Skill-building structure that gently increases complexity
• Stress-free support to help you stay motivated and mistake-free
• Perfect gift ideas that are heartfelt, handmade, and display-worthy

Readers love the calm, encouraging tone and the joy of finishing projects that actually look like the pictures. Whether you're learning a new hobby or looking for a creative outlet, this book offers screen-free relaxation and satisfying results.

Review Quotes

"Amigurumi for Beginners is the perfect first crochet book for yarn artists. Even if you have never picked up a hook, this book will set you on the path to mastering (and loving) crochet. Julia does a brilliant job of teaching the basics of crochet, including finding tools, and basic stitches. Then she helps budding artists use their new skills to create adorable plushies as their very first projects. If you have always wanted to crochet critters, this book will be your guide." --Kati Brown, professional amigurumi crochet artist & designer

"Creating amigurumi can feel so intimidating, but Julia has taken her years of experience as an ami designer and made it possible for even beginning crocheters to whip up adorable crocheted creatures. With clear instructions and photo tutorials, Amigurumi for Beginners will have you hooking up a menagerie, saying, 'look what I made, ' and impressing your friends in no time." --Pamela Grice, Crochet CEO, founder of Crochetpreneur(R) and designer at Made with a Twist

"I'm in love with the book and highly recommend it for amigurumi beginners for a few reasons: 1) You can learn to crochet amigurumi from scratch with Julia's easy-to-follow and very detailed step-by-step instructions. 2) So many special techniques are there to help you master your amigurumi skills while crocheting easy and cute amigurumi creatures. 3) There are so many options of animals in the book to crochet, and you'll also learn the basic knowledge of forming the shapes that structure the toys so that you can explore deeper in this art after finishing the book! This is a great option to start your journey of making amigurumi!" --Joy Pham Sontakke, crochet toy designer, Anvi's Granny Handicrafts

About the Author

JULIA SIMPSON is a crochet designer, stuffed animal lover, and self-professed nerd who lives in North Vancouver, Canada. In 2017, Julia started her crochet business, Wayward Pineapple Creations, where she shares her amigurumi patterns, crochet tips, and doll photography.