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Create 10 enchanting amigurumi characters, including Santa Claus and a sack full of gifts, playful elves, a festive Christmas train, plus angels, polar bears and snowmen!
With a complete techniques guide, clear written patterns and helpful photos at every stage, this super-cute, beginner-friendly book makes it easy to crochet with confidence.
New from popular designer Khuc Cay, whose distinctive style has earned her hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide, comes this heartwarming collection of festive friends! Meet Anna and her precious kitten Chi, full of excitement and ready to hang up their stockings; Alex, the gingerbread man, a champion gift-wrapper; and Leon, the polar bear who helps deliver letters to Santa Claus all ready to come to life on your crochet hook.
Perfect even for complete beginners, the book contains:
Whether you’re an experienced maker or just beginning your crochet journey, this magical collection is perfect for crafting a host of festive friends that will delight any child, young or old, and will become part of your family’s festive traditions year after year.
This is a translation from French by popular amigurumi author Khuc Cay (@lespetitesmainsdekhuccay).
WHAT YOU NEED YARN Crochet yarn Embroidery thread HOOKS SAFETY EYES POMPOM MAKER BASIC KIT Yarn needle Stitch marker Stuffing Blusher and a paintbrush Round-headed pins Scissors
CROCHET TECHNIQUES
STITCHES Chain stitch (ch) Slip stitch (sl st) Double crochet (dc) Half-treble (htr) Treble (tr) Double treble (dtr) Popcorn stitch (PC) Increase (inc) Decrease (dec)
GENERAL TECHNIQUES Making an adjustable ring Working spiral rounds Working joined rounds Working around a foundation chain Working in rows Working into the front and back loops Differentiating the inside and outside Adapting the final size Changing colour or yarn Joining two identical parts Attaching yarn to the front loop Cutting the yarn to fasten off Making an invisible join Weaving in yarn ends Tying off the remaining stitches Sewing pieces together
EMBROIDERY STITCHES Straight stitch French knots
HOW TO READ MY PATTERNS Abbreviations and symbols Instructions LEON THE POLAR BEAR ALEX THE GINGERBREAD MAN THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN BOY ELVES GIRL ELVES SANTA CLAUS AND HIS SACK ANNA THE LITTLE GIRL CHI THE KITTEN AND THE STOCKINGS CARO AND TOMA THE SNOWMEN THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL
Khuc Cay (Hoang Thi Ngoc Anh) is a Vietnamese crochet designer and illustrator based in south-west France. Inspired by her daughter and her cultural roots, she creates charming, characterful amigurumi that have captured the hearts of crafters around the world. Khuc Cay's books have sold 110,000 copies globally to date.
Follow Khuc Cay online at www.khuccay.comon Instagram @lespetitesmainsdekhuccayand Facebook @KHUC CAY
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