Animal Amigurumi Adventures Vol. 2

Lauren Espy’s second collection o 15 amigurumi good-sized animal designs comes complete with illustrated step-by-step instructions or the techniques you’ll need. Featuring classic saari characters, such as a lion with rilled mane and a sweet striped zebra; a delightfully plump Arctic dwelling walrus and pure white Beluga whale; and domestic pets, including a perfect pup and a gorgeous guinea pig.

Here at Crochet Now HQ, we are the biggest fans of all kinds of amigurumi, especially adorable animals! Lauren Espy has released yet another book in her amigurumi adventures collection that is packed with the cutest makes. Penguins, giraffes and even chameleons adorn the pages of this wonderful book, and we can’t decide what to make first! … If you’re looking for quick makes to use up your yarn stash then these projects are perfect. With so many animals to choose from, your hooks will be busy for months to come. You could make a copy of your own feline friends, or why not crochet up a loved one’s favourite animal as a gift for a special occasion?

With her new book, Lauren Espy extends her amigurumi world to include safari and arctic animals and pets. A detailed how-to section introduces all the crochet techniques you’ll need to know, plus each pattern is accompanied by step-by-step photos to walk you through the process. The difficulty ranges from beginner to advanced, so crocheters of all levels will find something to suit their skills. Each animal can be made using medium-weight acrylic yarn, while embroidery and felt are used to add extra details and a sense of character. They would make delightful gifts, especially the pets, which could be customised to match the recipient’s own animal companion. As a cat lover, I am of course drawn to the Lion and Cat patterns, but other appealing makes include the Giraffe, Harp Seal Pup and Chameleon.

Lauren Espy is the owner and designer behind A Menagerie of Stitches, a shop dedicated to creating crocheted amigurumi. She is also the author of the bestselling books Whimsical Stitches, Crochet Cafe, and Animal Amigurumi Adventures Vol. 1. Her love for amigurumi (and yarn!) all started after her grandma gifted her a set of crochet hooks and a book about amigurumi one Christmas. After teaching herself how to crochet back in 2008, Lauren quickly began designing her own patterns and has created a style that is uniquely her own. In 2015 she finally opened her Etsy shop and now sells finished items as well as crochet patterns. Lauren lives in Tennessee with her husband Carl and their two pups, Thunder and Storm.

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