Vanna White, the popular TV game show co-host and America's favorite crocheter, presents 10 little amigurumi animals that will capture your heart. From the alligator to the walrus, each of the 10 creatures can rest in the palm of your hand. Just think how much fun you'll have crocheting the whole zoo, especially when you use Vanna's Choice and Vanna's Choice Baby yarns from the Lion Brand Yarn Company. Enjoy the adventure of crocheting these winsome, wild creatures. They are wonderful to keep or to share! 10 designs to crochet using medium weight yarn: elephant, hippo, monkey, giraffe, alligator, lion, seal, walrus, penguin, and snowy owl. Sizes range from 4" to 8" tall.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
_Easy Crochet Critters_ contains 10 patterns; an elephant, hippopotamus, monkey, giraffe, alligator, lion, seal, walrus, snowy owl, and penguin (I would contend that there are actually only nine distinct patterns. The snowy owl and penguin are the same pattern replicated, with beak and color changes). The finished animals range in size from four to eight inches.
While Lion Brand Yarn's website contains countless free amigurumi patterns, there's something extra special about owning a book of patterns with glossy color photos, and not having to print patterns out! This book even features cute extra photos of the animals doing such things as fishing and housework.
Probably my favorite thing about them is that, for all but one pattern, the head and neck are one piece. This cuts out the step of sewing the head to the torso piece.
There are a lot of things you can do to personalize or adapt the patterns. For example, I made the Emperor penguin in wools, adding an orange band on the chest for a little more resemblance to its genuine counterpart, and felted it.
They're tiny enough to create and own the whole zoo!
While Lion Brand Yarn's website contains countless free amigurumi patterns, there's something extra special about owning a book of patterns with glossy color photos, and not having to print patterns out! This book even features cute extra photos of the animals doing such things as fishing and housework.
Probably my favorite thing about them is that, for all but one pattern, the head and neck are one piece. This cuts out the step of sewing the head to the torso piece.
There are a lot of things you can do to personalize or adapt the patterns. For example, I made the Emperor penguin in wools, adding an orange band on the chest for a little more resemblance to its genuine counterpart, and felted it.
They're tiny enough to create and own the whole zoo!
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My daughter wanted to learn how to crochet little animals, so she did a bit of searching on amazon and this was her first choice.
Upon the book's arrival, she immideately got to work and made a lion for me- I thought it was pretty cute even if it didn't turn out like the picture (how she wanted it to look)! She told me that it was hard to understand at first but then once she followed the instructions of 'what 2sctog means' in the back of the book she was able to understand it easily. Her second animal was a giraffe and it more like the picture.
Daughter's testamony:
being a beginner your animal will probably not be perfect the first time around. i chose to start making amigurumi with the animal that was a little more tougher than the others, the loin, and the end result of mine was pretty horrible. my mom doesn't think so (being my mom and all).
id recommend trying out the hippo or seal first. but be sure to read the tutorial in the back when you don't understand something.
Upon the book's arrival, she immideately got to work and made a lion for me- I thought it was pretty cute even if it didn't turn out like the picture (how she wanted it to look)! She told me that it was hard to understand at first but then once she followed the instructions of 'what 2sctog means' in the back of the book she was able to understand it easily. Her second animal was a giraffe and it more like the picture.
Daughter's testamony:
being a beginner your animal will probably not be perfect the first time around. i chose to start making amigurumi with the animal that was a little more tougher than the others, the loin, and the end result of mine was pretty horrible. my mom doesn't think so (being my mom and all).
id recommend trying out the hippo or seal first. but be sure to read the tutorial in the back when you don't understand something.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Marixstitch
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are looking for quick, easy to make gifts -- this book is for you! Easy to find materials (Lion Brand - Vanna's Choice) - adorable animals include: Walrus, Lion, Elephant, Seal, Hippo, Snowy Owl (love it!) Penguin, Monkey, Alligator and Giraffe - ALL simple and fun to crochet! Good price for the book too! I definitely recommend this 'little' book (In addition, it's easy to carry with you)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
looks good
I can't wait to get started on some of these cute critters. My youngest son and granddaughters will love the finished products.
Published 21 hours ago by jacqsierae
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great, Easy-to-Use Patterns for Beginners or Experienced Yarn...
This tiny book gets big results with easy to follow instructions and patterns for itty-bitty animals. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful for baby-shower gifts!
These cute little critters are wonderful and fun to make. Stitches have an explanation beside them so as long as you can "Single Crochet" then you can make these little zoo... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Samarasgirl81
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Again this book couldn't be any better for what I wanted it for. My sons are loving the little animals that I made from this book.
Published 25 days ago by Brianne Lung
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book for Crocheting Animals
I enjoyed making most of the animals in this book. Just wish there were more books like this available. Vanna's yarns are great to use.
Published 1 month ago by Bonnie Selleck
4.0 out of 5 stars
crochet critters
the animals are very cute and easy to make and can be made up quite easily in a few hours
Published 2 months ago by Lindsey Laurel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Little Book
I am enjoying this book...the little critters are so adorable. Just finished up the hippo today and he/she is adorable.
Published 2 months ago by Dale R Thoma
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for beginners.
I found this book easy to understand. The instructions on how to decrease and special stitches where at the start of every pattern. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Vickie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute
Great for beginners in crochet. Very cute and fun for any type of holiday. for decorations or even toys the animals can be used.
Published 3 months ago by Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boosts your confidence in crocheting
If you're a first timer at this like I was, you'd have trouble at first understanding what any of those abbreviations used in the instructions even mean, let alone actually do... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Monica
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