16 Creatures & Their Accessories to Crochet by Emilie Penou
Amigurumi is the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed animals and toys.
Funny Amigurumi Craft Book
This crochet craft book has 16 quirky creatures to create. Each one has a cute accessory.
These characters are portable, collectible and very giftable. They average about 4.5 inches tall, depending upon the yarn and the size crochet hook you choose to use. The author recommends a cotton yarn that is a sock/super fine weight 1 yarn used with a D hook I prefer to work in a worsted weight 4 acrylic yarn and almost always use an F hook.
Therefore, my version of the hedgehog, for instance, turned out to be 8 inches tall, about twice what the pattern in the book states. Crochet crafters will understand what I mean by preference. :)
The List of Characters in Funny Amigurumi include:
- Mini Bunny and Carrot
- Mini Bug and Aphid
- Mini Tiger and Bow tie
- Mini Fox and Mask
- Mini Chicken and Cape
- Dragon and Surfboard
- Unicorn and Cloud
- Owl and Witch Hat
- Reindeer and Scarf
- Frog and Crown
- Hedgehog and Hairbrush
- Donkey and Hat
- Wolf and Broccoli
- Penguin and Floatie
- Sheep and Fox Blankie
- Squid and Book
These patterns are fairly quick to crochet and most are good for beginners with easy-to-follow instructions. Most can be made in a day or a weekend. They are small enough to be portable for creating on the go!
Several of the characters/animals in this book are done in a similar style, with the body being sort of pear-shaped, such as the wolf and the unicorn.
There are several pages of crochet lessons at the beginning of the book. I found the lessons well worth reading and very helpful. In fact, I learned something I'd never known, even after crocheting for over 40 years.
I also really liked the fact that the individual patterns each give you specific instructions on exactly where to place the arms, legs, ears and features. Having followed many a pattern over the years, I have to tell you that having the pattern author tell you to, for instance, insert the eyes between row 18 and 19, with 15 stitches in between is invaluable. Many times I have had to look at a picture and try and figure out how many rows down the eyes or ears are placed, which naturally can be time-consuming and frustrating.
My Recent Creations from Funny Amigurumi
The quills are easy to make, but are a bit time-consuming as you cut strands of yarn, then insert the hook under a stitch, grab the middle of the yarn with the hook and pull it through the stitch. Then you grab the two tail strands of yarn and pull them through the loop on the hook. In my version, it took over 100 strands to create the quill look I wanted across the head and all the way down the back. Turned out really cute, though. :)
And I love the crochet carrot they included in the bunny rabbit pattern.
Such a cute accessory for a plush bunny!
Summary
So, if you are looking for a cute collection of 'funny' and fun creatures to crochet, Funny Amigurumi is a good book to have in your craft library.
Quick Links to More Craft Book Reviews:
- A Review of the Craft Book "Amigurumi Two"
- Easy Crochet Critters Craft Book Review
- Modern Amigurumi for the Home Craft Book Review
- Crobots - An Amigurumi Robots Crochet Craft Book Review
Note:
If you liked the crafty critters I have featured here, but do not crochet, the Hedgehog, the Wolf, and the Bunny & his carrot shown in this review are currently available for purchase in my Etsy Store, Coastal Crochet Crafts. More will be along soon as I am busy with my crochet hook!
*Review of the Crochet Craft Book Funny Amigurumi was written by
~Wednesday Elf
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