Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 5,021 ratings

Price: 19.35

Last update: 12-24-2024


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A Best-Selling Crochet Book in 2021, 2022 & 2023!

Explore Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crochet, with 30 unique and darling crochet patterns

Whether a novice or an experienced crocheter, this amigurumi crochet book allows anyone to pick up a needle and complete these cuddly creations, making it one of the best crochet books for beginners.

Author and amigurumi guru Lauren Espy inspires crocheters with easy crochet patterns for beginners, including pictures and helpful instructions. Lauren always takes the crochet 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 playful, easy-to-follow patterns in a variety of themes, including:
• In the Garden
• At the Aquarium
• Down on the Farm
• At the Bakery

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Alecia Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars FUN CUTE AND EASY PATTERNS!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024
These patterns are so cute, and easy to follow. even a novice could follow. Well written and provides pictures of difficult steps.
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Amigurumi project book EVER!!! You will not be disappointed!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

I just received my Whimsical Stitches book today and I am stunned at how beautiful it is!!! I love how fun and colorful it is and the fact that there are sooo many gorgeous photos!! I have seen a lot of other Amigurumi books like this and none of them have ever made me smile this much or made me not be able to stop flipping through all the pretty pages and want to make everything all at once because each design is so cute! :)

I knew I needed to get this book as soon as Lauren announced that it was in the works on Instagram, and I planned to buy it as a fun splurge to treat myself! When it came in and I could actually hold it in my hands and flip through it, I was soooo excited and delighted because it totally exceeded my expectations!

This book has all the info you need to make 25+ super adorable Amigurumi plushies. There are so many tips, step by step photos (to delight the visual learners like me :) ), and thorough, well-organized instructions that whether you've been crocheting for years like me or have only just fallen in love with crochet, you will LOVE this book and get so many fun and therapeutic crochet hours out of it, which is worth every penny! I plan to make the little turtle first because I fell in love with his little face as soon as I saw him! :)

Seriously so happy with this book and I can't WAIT to get started on these fun new projects! Who's with me?! Grab your copy of Whimsical Stitches, your yarn, and your hooks and let's make some cute Amigurumi plushies together!

(The manufacturer provided a copy for an honest review. I have no personal or financial interest in the company or in anyone employed there.)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Amigurumi project book EVER!!! You will not be disappointed!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
Whimsical Stitches: A Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

I just received my Whimsical Stitches book today and I am stunned at how beautiful it is!!! I love how fun and colorful it is and the fact that there are sooo many gorgeous photos!! I have seen a lot of other Amigurumi books like this and none of them have ever made me smile this much or made me not be able to stop flipping through all the pretty pages and want to make everything all at once because each design is so cute! :)

I knew I needed to get this book as soon as Lauren announced that it was in the works on Instagram, and I planned to buy it as a fun splurge to treat myself! When it came in and I could actually hold it in my hands and flip through it, I was soooo excited and delighted because it totally exceeded my expectations!

This book has all the info you need to make 25+ super adorable Amigurumi plushies. There are so many tips, step by step photos (to delight the visual learners like me :) ), and thorough, well-organized instructions that whether you've been crocheting for years like me or have only just fallen in love with crochet, you will LOVE this book and get so many fun and therapeutic crochet hours out of it, which is worth every penny! I plan to make the little turtle first because I fell in love with his little face as soon as I saw him! :)

Seriously so happy with this book and I can't WAIT to get started on these fun new projects! Who's with me?! Grab your copy of Whimsical Stitches, your yarn, and your hooks and let's make some cute Amigurumi plushies together!

(The manufacturer provided a copy for an honest review. I have no personal or financial interest in the company or in anyone employed there.)
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Christina C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Review from complete beginner
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
Prior to this book, I had never crocheted anything in my life. I wanted to learn to crochet and picked up this book because I fell in love with the tulip and the Daisy on the cover. Just the flower patterns made it worth the purchase for me. I will say that I could have never learned to crochet using this book alone. The photos showing how to do each stitch may help someone who has a basic understanding of crochet, but I needed to go to YouTube to learn how to do the stitches. I probably did the magic circle and first round of stitches about 50 times before proceeding. Making the tulip took a lot of patience and a lot of YouTube. Still, this book isn’t advertising itself as a book to teach someone how to crochet, so I’m giving it 5 stars based on the beautiful patterns and illustrations. For a beginner, I felt the patterns were easy to read and understand. The hardest part for me was not understanding how to do each stitch, it was figuring out a comfortable hand placement and working on my tension. As I got further along into my piece, this started to improve and my hand placement felt a little more natural. I am so happy with how my tulip turned out. I plan to do the Daisy next. The author suggests using a 4.25mm hook for most of these patterns. I ended up using a 5.0mm hook for the magic circle and 1st round of crochets into the circle. I then used a 4.5 mm hook for the rest of the pattern.
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Christina C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Review from complete beginner
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
Prior to this book, I had never crocheted anything in my life. I wanted to learn to crochet and picked up this book because I fell in love with the tulip and the Daisy on the cover. Just the flower patterns made it worth the purchase for me. I will say that I could have never learned to crochet using this book alone. The photos showing how to do each stitch may help someone who has a basic understanding of crochet, but I needed to go to YouTube to learn how to do the stitches. I probably did the magic circle and first round of stitches about 50 times before proceeding. Making the tulip took a lot of patience and a lot of YouTube. Still, this book isn’t advertising itself as a book to teach someone how to crochet, so I’m giving it 5 stars based on the beautiful patterns and illustrations. For a beginner, I felt the patterns were easy to read and understand. The hardest part for me was not understanding how to do each stitch, it was figuring out a comfortable hand placement and working on my tension. As I got further along into my piece, this started to improve and my hand placement felt a little more natural. I am so happy with how my tulip turned out. I plan to do the Daisy next. The author suggests using a 4.25mm hook for most of these patterns. I ended up using a 5.0mm hook for the magic circle and 1st round of crochets into the circle. I then used a 4.5 mm hook for the rest of the pattern.
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Bellanonna
5.0 out of 5 stars Love good patterns and good ideas. This book has it!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
I would recommend this book to stitches who enjoy creative projects. Many great idea; really fun for kids' gifts and decorations for many uses. Easy to take them along with you on a trip or waiting at the dr.'s office, etc.????
Eugene Keith
4.0 out of 5 stars Made it right
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
I was highly disappointed when my book arrived dirty and with ripped and torn pages but they sent a beautiful replacement quickly so I updated my review. Beautiful book. I would give 5 stars but there are a couple places in the book that aren’t for beginners, as it says. For example, when showing how to do a magic circle the images never show you which end of the yarn is the tail and which goes to the ball of yarn. You will have to check out YouTube for videos to help with things like that. I love the Bella Coco channel. She shows very clearly how to hold/do everything. This is a beautiful book though full of adorable ideas. I’m new to crochet and other than having to watch videos to learn the basics, once I do, these patterns are easy to follow!
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Patterns are clearly written, very specific and easy to follow.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
This book of amigurumi patterns is great. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. Each pattern includes helpful photos illustrating the steps of creating each project.
The only issue I did not like was there is not a cat pattern.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Patterns are clearly written, very specific and easy to follow.
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
This book of amigurumi patterns is great. The instructions are clearly written and easy to follow. Each pattern includes helpful photos illustrating the steps of creating each project.
The only issue I did not like was there is not a cat pattern.
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heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
The patterns are easy to follow. And I love that the pictures are in color. It also tells you everything you need for each project. Love this book. I highly recommend it.
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heather
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
The patterns are easy to follow. And I love that the pictures are in color. It also tells you everything you need for each project. Love this book. I highly recommend it.
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Janna Kay Holiday
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Projects!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
Really love the cute designs! This book has a great mix of beginner to intermediate projects.
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Janna Kay Holiday
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Projects!
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
Really love the cute designs! This book has a great mix of beginner to intermediate projects.
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