The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals

Amigurumi Techniques Made Easy (With over 1,500 Color Photos)

The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals
The Japan Amigurumi Association
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NZ$ 42.99
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NZ$ 33.53
Paperback
h254 x 191mm - 240pg
28 Sep 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780804854122
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From selecting yarns and learning the basics of crochet to assembling your projects and adding whimsical details,The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls And Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters. This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association - whose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to start creating. This indispensable book shows you how to:Shape and proportion expressive heads, limbs and tailsAssemble all the pieces together in a way that makes your toy come aliveAdd armatures so your toys can bend and stand on their ownCreate facial features that give your toy attitude and personalityMake cute little accessories (zakka) like mittens, scarves and pursesThe Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls And Animals includes 3 sample projects to practice the skills you learn. With over 1,500 colour photos and detailed diagrams instructing more than 100 crochet stitch techiniques - this is a reference you' ll refer to again and again as you create and style your own amigurumi for years to come!
Founded in 2002, The Japan Amigurimi Association is a nation-wide community of amigurumi enthusiasts sharing their designs and techniques with one another and the world. The association supports amigurumi authors and holds workshops, exhibits and other events each year. Its activities and newsletters also support other needleworking and toymaking events.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780804854122
Published: 28 Sep 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 254mm
Width: 191mm
Pages: 240

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