Mini Amigurumi Animals

Materials and tools 8
Patterns intro 9
Crochet techniques 10
Rabbit 12
Dog (golden retriever) 14
Cat 15
Pig 16
Horse 17
Cow 18
Elk 22
Raccoon 24
Badger 25
Bear 26
Fox 27
Mole 28
Squirrel 29
Mouse 30
Hedgehog 31
Polar bear 32
Sloth 34
Camel 35
Koala 36
Monkey 37
Leopard 38
Giraffe 40
Lion 41
Rhinoceros 44
Panda 45
Elephant 46

About Sarah Abbondio

Sarah Abbondio is a Danish/Swiss designer who has been interested in creating things since she was very little. She trained as a design engineer and has been working as a independent designer and product developer for several Danish brands. 

Her interest in crochet started when her daughter was born and she wanted to create a unique toy for her. Sarah taught herself to crochet and it has been her primary hobby ever since. She lives in Denmark.

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From the jungle to the forest to the farm to your home, Abbondio's crochet book has crafters' need for cute crochet animals covered. Each of the 26 patterns have clear, easy-to-follow instructions, but American crocheters will have to "translate" the UK crochet terms into U.S. stitches before picking up their hook. Other than that slight hiccup, this book is perfect for crocheters new to amigurumi. The stitches are mostly single crochet with simple increases and decreases. Some design elements, such as the lions mane and the cows udders, require a slightly more complicated popcorn stitch. Even those who have never worked in the round before or made an adjustable ring will find that Abbondios patterns provide a great introduction to that work. Most of the animals share the same basic body pattern, with the giraffe, mouse, panda, and hedgehog standing as the outliers; each of these four has a unique body type. Experienced amigurumi makers will enjoy the cuteness as they quickly whip up these small and delightful creatures. A must-have for all library craft collections.