Wildly Cute Crochet Animals: 17 Plush Amigurumi Patterns — Paperback

4 playful monkeys

Ring-tailed Lemur, Marmoset, Capuchin and White-eared Marmoset. Long arms and tails, expressive faces and lots of character for a cheerful jungle shelf.

7 fluffy foxes

Red, Golden, Fiery, Silver, Ember Silver, Arctic and Fennec Fox. One basic fox shape in seven fur colors and ear styles, from the classic red fox to the big-eared fennec.

6 big cats

Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Panther, Caracal and Lynx, plus ideas for a White Tiger and a Snow Leopard. Manes, spots, stripes and ear tufts make every cat recognizable at first glance.

• Large step-by-step photos for every important step, printed big enough to really see the stitches
• Stitch counts for every round in an easy-to-spot badge: no guessing, no recounting
• Color labels in every pattern show at a glance which yarn to use
• A crash course for plush yarn: counting stitches you can hardly see, invisible decreases, face sculpting and brushing fur
• Mix-and-match system: arms, legs, bodies and tails are shared, so once you have made one animal, the next one is quick
• A profile page for every animal with skill level, colors, yarn amounts and a build plan with page references
• US crochet terms throughout, yarn amounts in ounces and grams

1. Read the profile: skill level, colors and yarn amounts tell you in advance what to prepare.
2. Crochet the parts: the color labels show which yarn you need, and the stitch count at the end of each round tells you whether you are on track.
3. Assemble: the build plan with page references guides you through joining head, body, arms, legs and tail.
4. Sculpt and finish: shape the face as shown in the crash course and gently brush the fur at the end.

The patterns suit crocheters who know the basic stitches and want to take their amigurumi to the next level. Thanks to the mix-and-match system, the shared body parts become familiar quickly, so your second and third animal grow faster than the first.

• Place a stitch marker at the start of every round: plush yarn hides the stitches.
• Count by feel as well as by sight, and compare with the stitch-count badge at the end of each round.
• Pull plush yarn gently; it can stretch or shed if you tug too hard.
• Stuff firmly but evenly so the body keeps its shape when the animal sits.
• For babies and toddlers, embroider the eyes and nose with yarn instead of using safety eyes.

Every animal is about 9 inches (23 cm) tall when sitting, perfect for cuddling, gifting or decorating a nursery shelf. A fox for a nature lover, a lion for a birthday, a whole safari for a baby shower: plush amigurumi make gifts that are kept for years. Handmade plush animals are best cleaned gently by hand in lukewarm water and left to air-dry.

All finished animals you crochet from the patterns in this book may be sold. A credit to MrsCrochetWorld is appreciated but never required. What is not allowed is copying, sharing, reselling or uploading the patterns or the book itself.