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In Knot Bad Amigurumi, discover a world of 25 adorable and unique crochet creatures you'll love to make, keep, and display.
Create the unexpected: a smiling rocket ship, a jubilant glass of boba tea, a joyful acorn, a breezy beach hat, and much more. These modern characters spring from the imagination of crochet artist Vincent Green-Hite (Instagram: @knot.bad; TikTok: @knotbad), who loves sharing his designs and techniques with the world.
In addition to beginner-friendly patterns, the book includes a rundown of basic materials such as yarns and hooks, step-by-step stitch tutorials, instructions for embroidering appealing faces, advice on working with color, and ideas for customizing patterns.
You'll learn how to give your amigurumi a clean, professional look with easy methods for stuffing, attaching, and finishing pieces. Build your skills and become a more confident creative as you work your way through each charming pattern.
Knot Bad Amigurumi also includes:
The incredible versatility of a few easy stitches that can be used to create an abundance of imaginative figures
How a simple magic ring is the key to stress-free amigurumi
How adding easy accessories, such as bows and hats, can add tons of personality
A welcoming attitude that embraces anyone who wants to try creating amigurumi
Explore everything that amigurumi has to offer and watch your creativity soar!
Contents
Introduction
What Is Amigurumi?
What You'll Get Out of This Book
1 | Materials 1
Basic Tools
Yarn, Hooks, Darning Needles, Safety Eyes, Scissors, Stitch Markers, Safety Pins, Fiberfill
Choosing Yarn
Crochet Terminology
Reading a Pattern
Working Yarn and Tail Yarn
2 | Stitch Techniques and Tutorials
Stitches
Yarn Over and Chain (YO and Ch)
Magic Ring (MR)
Slip Knot
Slip Stitch (SI st)
Single Crochet (Sc)
Half Double Crochet (Hdc)
Double Crochet (Dc)
Turning in the Row
Increase (Inc)
Invisible Decrease (Inv dec)
Front Loops Only (FLO)
Back Loops Only (BLO)
Working on the Right and Wrong Side
Working along the Edge
Other Essentials
Attaching Two Panels
Stitch Abbreviations
Finishing Off
Needlework
Attaching Pieces
Sewing a Hole Shut
Sewing into the Back Loops Only
Knotting Off and Weaving In Ends
Embroidering Faces
Changing Yarn Colors
Stuffing
3 | Space
Robust Rocket Ship
The Bright Side of the Moon
Searching Satellite
Astral Alien
Prosperous Planet
4 | Forest
Refreshing Raindrop
Beeping Bumblebee
Adoring Acorn
Lush Lily Pad
Mushy Mushroom
5 | Seasonal
Temperate Thermostat
Wobbly Water Bottle
Inconspicuous Igloo
Fragrant Flower
Silky Scarf
6 | BEACH
Thrilled Turtle
Breezy Beach Hat
Surf's Up Surfboard
Sandy Beach Pail
Bouncy Beach Ball
7 | Food and Drink
Palatable Pizza
Buttery Bread
Bubbly Boba Tea
Gentle Green Tea
Celebration Candy
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
