Description
Book SynopsisKnot Bad Amigurumi features easy and fun techniques for creating unique and adorable crochet characters—including a turtle, bee, rocket ship, and boba tea, along with ideas for personalizing creations.
Trade Review“Readers will be instantly in awe of the uniqueness of this title… full of simple yet extraordinary patterns that would be a fun addition to any library collection.” * Library Journal *
"Delightful. This fun guide is a must-read for crocheters of all levels." * Publishers Weekly STARRED Review *
"Inspirational in both art and life, this little book is the perfect addition for those who’d like to create something different and live the yarn punk life." * Seattle Book Review *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
What Is Amigurumi?
What You’ll Get Out of This Book
1 | Materials 1
Basic Tools
Yarn, Hooks, Darning Needles, Safety Eyes, Scissors, Stitch Markers, Safety Pins, Fiberfill
Choosing Yarn
Crochet Terminology
Reading a Pattern
Working Yarn and Tail Yarn
2 | Stitch Techniques and Tutorials
Stitches
Yarn Over and Chain (YO and Ch)
Magic Ring (MR)
Slip Knot
Slip Stitch (SI st)
Single Crochet (Sc)
Half Double Crochet (Hdc)
Double Crochet (Dc)
Turning in the Row
Increase (Inc)
Invisible Decrease (Inv dec)
Front Loops Only (FLO)
Back Loops Only (BLO)
Working on the Right and Wrong Side
Working along the Edge
Other Essentials
Attaching Two Panels
Stitch Abbreviations
Finishing Off
Needlework
Attaching Pieces
Sewing a Hole Shut
Sewing into the Back Loops Only
Knotting Off and Weaving In Ends
Embroidering Faces
Changing Yarn Colors
Stuffing
3 | Space
Robust Rocket Ship
The Bright Side of the Moon
Searching Satellite
Astral Alien
Prosperous Planet
4 | Forest
Refreshing Raindrop
Beeping Bumblebee
Adoring Acorn
Lush Lily Pad
Mushy Mushroom
5 | Seasonal
Temperate Thermostat
Wobbly Water Bottle
Inconspicuous Igloo
Fragrant Flower
Silky Scarf
6 | BEACH
Thrilled Turtle
Breezy Beach Hat
Surf’s Up Surfboard
Sandy Beach Pail
Bouncy Beach Ball
7 | Food and Drink
Palatable Pizza
Buttery Bread
Bubbly Boba Tea
Gentle Green Tea
Celebration Candy
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
