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In the DIY crafting community, there is a little phenomenon called amigurumi. Basically, it’s a Japanese word for cuter than cute crocheted stuffed toys in the shape of animals or objects. I really want to learn how to crochet so I can make some adorable amugurumi creatures, but I still need to get better at this knitting thing. Hmm, one thing at a time, right?

I was about to give up the idea of making stuffed toys when I came across World of Knitted Toys by Kath Dalmeny and happily purchased it after flipping through a few pages. What a wonderful book this is, full of adorable knitted toys! Each creature has a corresponding pattern that is very easy to understand and follow. There are also difficulty levels listed so you know what you’re getting into. So far I’ve made a few dolphins and little kids just adore them. I plan to make a few spotted pigs when I can find the perfect shade of piglet pink!

So if you’re more of a knitter than a crocheter like me and want to dive into the world of amigurumi, give this book a try before picking up a crochet hook!