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Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns Hardcover – June 12, 2018

by Lauren Espy (Author), Paige Tate & Co. (Producer)

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2018 and 2019’s No. 1 Best-selling Amigurumi Book in the U.S.!

Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet design, with 30 unique and darling patterns. Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, anyone can pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations.

Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters with her easy-to-follow patterns, pictures, and helpful instructions. Lauren always takes the patterns one step at a time to ensure that your finished product is as cute as the creation on the page!

In Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns, amigurumi is explored through 30 simple, fanciful patterns in a variety of themes, including:

• In the Garden
• At the Aquarium
• Down on the Farm
• At the Bakery

Brighten a room with flowers that won’t wilt, bring cheer to your table with colorful fruits that won’t attract flies, and add cuddly friends to a baby’s collection of favorite toys.

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June 12, 2018
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8.27 x 0.85 x 8.33 inches
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1944515631
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"In Whimsical Stitches, Lauren Espy has created a truly adorable collection of unique and colorful designs that are perfect for any occasion! The step-by-step instructions and pictures that go along with each pattern ensure that you get picture perfect results each time. If you're new to amigurumi, the simplicity of the layout and illustrated explanations of each stitch and technique will have you creating adorable items in no time at all. If you're a seasoned crocheter, you will appreciate the perfection of each design and enjoy being able to make quick and adorable amigurumis for everyone you know!"
-- Holly Salzman, Owner of Storyland Amis (@storyland_amis)

"Whimsical Stitches is such a bright and colorful book chock-full of adorable and well-explained crochet designs! It is evident that Lauren Espy loves amigurumi, and her cheerful and sweet style will entice beginner and experienced crocheters to try making their own stuffed animals! The five fun themes in the book (In the Garden, At the Aquarium, Down on the Farm, At the Bakery, At the Market) allow you to crochet everything from a personified piece of pie with a cute cherry on the top to a trendy succulent planter! This beginner-friendly book is a fabulous collection of adorable designs that is sure to draw readers into the wonderful world of amigurumi!"
-- Stephanie Lau, crochet designer and blogger of All About Ami

"Whimsical Stitches is an absolute joy for amigurumi enthusiasts! Through her incredible patterns, Lauren was able to take us inside her own endless imagination and share her unique, wonderful perspective on amigurumi design. Whimsical Stitches is easy to follow for the beginner, and delightful for the master. A must-have for every crocheterʼs book collection."
-- Lee Sartori (CoCo Crochet Lee), Assistant Editor of Happily Hooked Magazine

About the Author

Lauren Espy is the owner and designer behind A Menagerie of Stitches, a shop dedicated to creating crocheted amigurumi. Her love for amigurumi (and yarn!) all started after her grandma gifted her a set of crochet hooks and a book about amigurumi one Christmas. After teaching herself how to crochet back in 2009, Lauren quickly began designing her own patterns and has created a style that is uniquely her own. In 2015 she finally opened A Menagerie of Stitches and now sells finished items as well as crochet patterns on her website. Lauren lives in Tennessee with her husband Carl and their two pups, Thunder and Storm.

To see more of her work, check out her website, amenagerieofstitches.com or follow along on Instagram @amenagerieofstitches

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paige Tate & Co (June 12, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1944515631
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1944515638
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.62 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.27 x 0.85 x 8.33 inches

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Lauren Espy is the owner and designer behind A Menagerie of Stitches, a shop dedicated to creating crocheted amigurumi. Her love for amigurumi (and yarn!) all started after her grandma gifted her a set of crochet hooks and a book about amigurumi one Christmas. After teaching herself how to crochet back in 2009, Lauren quickly began designing her own patterns and has created a style that is uniquely her own. In 2015 she finally opened A Menagerie of Stitches and now sells finished items as well as crochet patterns on her website. Lauren lives in Tennessee with her husband Carl and their two pups, Thunder and Storm. You can find more of her work at amenagerieofstitches.com or on Instagram @amenagerieofstitches

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LindyT

Perfect book for people new to crochet! I love it!

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018

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I’ve been a huge fan of Lauren for a long time and have bought pretty much everything she makes, so when this book was released, naturally I had to have it. I’m a first timer at crochet and this book has been perfect! There are wonderful pictures that help to guide you and show how things are done. The instructions are easy to follow (especially for a novice like me). I recommend this book to everyone and cannot rave about it enough. All of the creatures/foods/plants are beyond adorable. I love this new hobby I’ve discovered and it’s all because of Lauren and this amazing book.

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L. Urquidi

Fun, Easy, Adorable!

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019

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Essentially new to Crochet, and totally new to Amigurumi, this book has me 'hooked'! Started with Jellyfish (easy and recommend as a first attempt), and been going ever since. I have since also completed the Whale, Pig, Cow, Cactus Garden, Donut, Muffin, coffee cup, cherry pie, and am working on the Sunflower. All have come out fabulous.

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Brian Tara Shaner

Fun, simple to understand

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018

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Fun, creative ideas. Simple instructions that even our 12yo, with limited crochet experience—pretty much washcloths with a handful of different stitches—can do. For example, she's making a pineapple right now and the instructions asked for a stitch she didn't know. She found a tutorial in the book's beginning, and was able to learn the new stitch, entirely on her own.

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T L

Love!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018

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I tried to learn how to crochet by watching YouTube and websites but couldn’t figure it out. After many failed attempts, I was able to finally learn from this book! I am so happy with it!

66 people found this helpful

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Nigel Uno

Great book for beginners!

Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018

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This was the first amigurumi book I've ever purchased! I liked it so much because it gave great instructions for a beginning crocheter like myself. It also opened me up to the other PDF that Lauren came out with, 100 Days of Mini Amigurumi which I would HIGHLY recommend. My only qualm with this book was that some of the patterns were just too BIG for my taste-- I tend to like smaller amigurumi that you can keep on your desk and not take up too much space.

Other than that, my favorites were the foods and I can't wait to make more!

47 people found this helpful

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Kristin

Fun book!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019

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Whimsical Stitches is a beautiful, fun book! I made something the same day the book made it to my house. I am not a crochet expert but that’s just another reason why this book is SO great! Simple stitches, easy to follow patterns and helpful photos!!

I had a question on a pattern and reached out to the creator via instagram (hello 2019) and she got back to me within 5 minutes and was so kind, helpful and fully answered my question. I was able to finish the pattern in no time after her help!!

All and all, it’s a GREAT and fun book!! My 4 year old and 1 year old are having a blast playing with all the little creatations!!

25 people found this helpful

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Jennifer

So many cute patterns!

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018

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I pre-ordered this book from Amazon and received it as soon as it was released. So many cute patterns I couldn’t decide what to make first! I’ve made the donut and the turtle. The turtle was my favorite! Easy to read and easy to understand!

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sandi

Great crochet book

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2018

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I love this crochet book :). When I first saw it I knew I had to have it. Lauren is a great designer, and I now have all of her patterns. The patterns in this book are easy to follow, and there are great picture tutorials. My copy was missing a part of a pattern, and the designer was great at getting back to me and letting me get the missing part. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to make some adorable amigurumi patterns :).

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Jes

completely new to crochet before buying book and now hooked

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2018

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I've attached pictures of my makes in the order that I made them, I'm still in the process of making the pig. The cactus is just one part of a larger pattern included in the book, I added the flower from a different pattern (not in book).
Pros:
- I had never crocheted before I picked up this book so I found the step by step photos really helpful, I struggled with the magic ring at first and needed to watch a youtube video before I got the hang of it, apart from that I was able to easily follow all the instructions in the book
- I love the range of patterns available and find they are quite flexible in that if I choose a different weight of wool than the one recommended or add extra stitches by accident they still come out great

Things to know before you buy:
- The book uses American terminology e.g. double crochet in UK is known as single crochet in the US. Also the weights or the yarn are called different things e.g. worsted weight in the US is called Aran in the UK, as I was completely new to crochet & from the UK I had to work out these differences, this is easily done by doing a google search and shouldn't put you off.
- Most of the patterns use a 4.25mm crochet hook, this seems to be a US only size and I was only able to find one from Boye on Amazon, again this shouldn't be a problem if you buying this book from Amazon you can buy the recommended hook at the same time or ignore the recommendation and just use a 5mm hook.

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KayBee

Great cute patterns

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2018

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A good range of patterns to crochet some very cute things. I only learnt to crochet a month ago, but I have already made 2 cacti and a whale! Instructions are basic but sound, the crochet terms are US usage,but easy to translate. The directions for placing eyes and mouths are good. Plenty of photos to help. Easy patterns can be made in a day . I even made a mini cactus using 4ply yarn and a 2.5mm hook. There is no indication of how much yarn is needed which is why I have docked one star, I needed 2 balls for whale. Stock up on plastic safety eyes and aran weight cotton yarn and get making!

12 people found this helpful

Snowy457

Love the tulip pattern

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2021

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Cute little items to make that will use up ends of left over yarn. The tulip has proved very popular, lost count of how many have made, now making one using chunky yarn which is turning out well. Easy to follow patterns suitable for beginners and beyond.

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Vinchenzo

Fantastic crochet Amigurumi book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018

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This is the first crochet book where I actually want to, and believe I will be able to, make. It's a beautiful, gorgeous book and will recommend to my crochet friends. Love it. Well done Lauren Espy!

6 people found this helpful

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Disappointing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2020

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Was very excited when I got this. I'm a fairly experienced crocheter and soon realised that the pattern I tried wasn't working out. Most of these designs are based on balls made on the round, and as I've done many before I couldn't understand why the pattern was written the way it was. If you can do balls, you can do most of these! Very expensive for what it is, I'm afraid.

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