soft toy making

"This authoritative guide gives you the information and techniques you need for any amigurumi project--fuzzy critters, rosy-cheeked dolls, adorable monsters, and so much more. Illustrated step-by-step lessons take you through the entire process, from choosing the best stitches, to assembly, to finishing up. Inspirational photos of what you can do with these techniques will fuel your own creativity."--Page 4 of cover.

Presents illustrated step-by-step instructions for making seventeen hand-sewn soft toys.

"This complete introduction to kawaii-style needlework includes materials lists, printable templates, full-color illustrated instructions so you can create dozens of cute and cuddly craft"--Back cover.

Amigurumi is the traditional Japanese art of knitted or crocheted stuffed figures. In The Complete Idiots Guide to Amigurumi crafters will learn the basic stitches of crochet, how to make basic shapes (heads, arms, legs, torsos), stuffing techniques, and embellishments such as hair, eyes and tassels.

Amigurumi are cute crocheted stuffed animals from Japan. Combine amigurumi with San-X and you get the most adorable crocheted characters! This book of patterns with full-color photographs shows you how to make characters like Rilakkuma and friends, Tarepanda, Sumikkogurashi and more.

This irresistible collection of 40 food-themed amigurumi makes a delicious treat for crafters. Perfect for beginners, it offers a menu of charming projects.

Contains patterns and step-by-step instructions for making twenty different crocheted creatures, including zombies, ninjas, robots, and others, and provides a review of crochet tools, materials, and techniques.

Contains step-by-step instructions on creating thirty-two pompom Pok?mon using yarn. The first half shows the models of Pok?mon along with a brief biography, and the last half contains detailed instructions on each character, including templates and adaptations.

"Create over 30 cute, felted friends with this easy-to-use needle felting book. Detailed instructions for each project show you how to make the basic shapes and blend them together seamlessly. A special step-by-step section shows you how easy even the most complex piece can be, and how any small figure can be made into an accessory you can carry or wear." - Provided by publisher.