Make the cutest crochet animals ever! With some simple stitches and a little stuffing, amigurumi is a charming style of crochet that's great for beginners. An exciting project guide for any crafter of any skill level, Anyone Can Make Amigurumi Animals features 15 adorable crochet patterns, including a hippo, panda, unicorn, hedgehog, giraffe, and so many more. Opening with an insightful introduction on the basics, each project that follows features easy-to-follow instructions, how-to crochet illustrations, photo step-outs for detail work, and other helpful tips and tricks. Also included are detailed sections on how to read an amigurumi pattern, as well as stitch guides. Have fun making the most charming plush toys, all while you fall in love with crochet!

Featuring styles for boys and girls, this book includes 15 crochet shoe designs for babies. A variety of styles including loafers, mock crocs, cowboy boots, sandals, snow boots, ballet style and more, made using DK-, light-, worsted- and chunky-weight yarns. Instructions are written for the following sizes: small: 2 1/2-3"L x 1 1/2-2"W; medium: 3-3 1/2"L x 2"W; large: 31/2-4"L x 2"W.

Boys and girls alike will be stepping out in style as well as warm and toasty when wearing one of these fashionable hats. Some especially for girls, some just for boys and some unisex designs, all made using worsted-weight yarn. Stripes, solids, crochet floral embellishments as well as pom-poms make up these 15 adorable designs. Instructions are written for head circumference: Small: 16-17", Medium: 17.5-18", Large: 18.5-20".

It's time to SUPERSIZE your amigurumi! Tiny crochet animals are cute, but the larger animals in this book are just the right size for hugs and cuddles. Worked with bulky yarn and larger hooks, these stuffed animals hook up fast, and all of the patterns are easy enough for even a beginner crocheter. Single crochet stitches form most of the pieces. Stitched or crocheted embellishments make each creature unique. Finished pieces range in size from approximately 16 to 30 inches. You'll love the new friends you crochet, from a soft, fluffy llama or sheep to a frisky puppy, platypus, dinosaur, teddy bear, raccoon, turtle, and more. Make a favorite animal for yourself or a young friend. Once you make one, you'll see how easy and fun they are to crochet, and you'll want to make all 20 supersized amigurumi!

Babies are adorable, and their crocheted swag should be, too! Blankets, sweaters, booties, hats, toys, and so much more make this book of 40 easy and oh-so-cute baby essentials the only one you'll need for crocheting for the babies in your life. There are patterns for girls and boys, and many that will work for either based on color choices. Sizes from newborn to 12 months will keep baby in style for their first year, and toys and blankets will continue to bring joy for years to come!

Welcome baby with a beautiful handmade blanket! A crocheted blanket is the perfect gift for a new baby. Putting the time and effort into making your gift bestows a special meaning to it, and favorite blankets are often cherished into toddlerhood and beyond. Many become heirlooms for the next generation. The 10 designs in this book showcase a variety of stitches and techniques, but all are appropriate for a beginner to intermediate skill level. Crochet them in the color palettes shown, or use colors to match the nursery or your own favorite combinations. You'll delight in seeing the stitches fly off your hook as your blanket progresses, and baby and new mom will love snuggle time in the soft, beautiful afghan you made!

Your baby deserves the ultimate in crochet designer luxury! Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet author Kristi Simpson delivers 40 patterns for diverse items for the baby and nursery: blankets, decorative garlands, baskets, car seat cover, pillows, nursing cover-up, lovie and toys, diaper bag, mobile, wipe cozy, pouf, sleepsack, changing mat, wall hangings, rugs, and much more--all in colors and styles for the bright, happy, modern nursery. Adorn your nursery with handmade crochet for your new baby.

Welcome baby with crocheted blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, and more! In this collection for baby, you'll find patterns for matching sets of baby classics like sweaters, blankets, and booties. Make the sets as shown or mix and match--all items are made with DK weight yarn so it is easy to use your favorite yarns and make any of the pieces to create the ultimate baby layette. Sizes range from newborn to 12 months, and all patterns are easy to intermediate in skill level. You don't need to be a crochet expert to make a beautiful gift for baby. If you need a refresher or are new to a crochet technique, step-by-step tutorials are included. There are 30 designs in all. Get in on the fun of giving crocheted joy to all the new babies in your life!

Every baby deserves a cute hat! From pom-pom hats and beanies with flowers to adorable animals like an elephant, puppy, owl, or giraffe, there is a hat for every baby in this book. Each pattern includes clear instructions and photo illustrations of any special stitches used. Skill levels are given to make it easy to decide which patterns to make. You'll want to make a special hat for every new baby in your life!

Perfect for baby, and so fun to crochet! Stitch sampler blankets offer a great canvas for learning new stitches and exploring new techniques in small portions. The variety of constructions of the blankets in this book – from working separate motifs and joining, to join-as-you-go, to working centre out or in one piece – keep your mind engaged and your hook flying. The colours delight the eye and the soft yarn welcomes the new little one to cozy napping comfort. Each of the 30 patterns includes full written instructions and all the stitch details you need to complete each blanket confidently, even if the stitches are new to you. Crochet a colourful blanket for every new baby in your life!

Keep your tootsies toasty in delightful style with these charming and creative crochet designs! Enjoy crocheting twists on classic styles like Mary Janes and loafers as well as fun creations like elf shoes, owl boots, and your very own pair of ruby red slippers (satisfy your inner Dorothy!). Kristi Simpson is the creative force behind RAKJ patterns. Her fresh, modern designs have sold more than 100,000 patterns through her online stores on Etsy, Ravelry, and Craftsy, as well as her own website, RAKJpatterns. net.