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Create 10 enchanting amigurumi characters, including Santa Claus and a sack full of gifts, playful elves, a festive Christmas train, plus angels, polar bears and snowmen!
With a complete techniques guide, clear written patterns and helpful photos at every stage, this super-cute, beginner-friendly book makes it easy to crochet with confidence.
New from popular designer Khuc Cay, whose distinctive style has earned her hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide, comes this heartwarming collection of festive friends! Meet Anna and her precious kitten Chi, full of excitement and ready to hang up their stockings; Alex, the gingerbread man, a champion gift-wrapper; and Leon, the polar bear who helps deliver letters to Santa Claus - all ready to come to life on your crochet hook.
Perfect even for complete beginners, the book contains:
a complete crochet introduction with photographed step-by-step instructions for every technique needed.
clear written patterns, packed with work-in-progress photographs so that you can easily check your progress as you crochet.
10 adorable amigurumi projects, all of which make perfect stash-busters and use only small amounts of yarn.
Whether you're an experienced maker or just beginning your crochet journey, this magical collection is perfect for crafting a host of festive friends that will delight any child, young or old, and will become part of your family's festive traditions year after year.
This is a translation from French by popular amigurumi author Khuc Cay (@lespetitesmainsdekhuccay).
Contents
WHAT YOU NEED
YARN
Crochet yarn
Embroidery thread
HOOKS
SAFETY EYES
POMPOM MAKER
BASIC KIT
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Stuffing
Blusher and a paintbrush
Round-headed pins
Scissors
CROCHET TECHNIQUES
STITCHES
Chain stitch (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Double crochet (dc)
Half-treble (htr)
Treble (tr)
Double treble (dtr)
Popcorn stitch (PC)
Increase (inc)
Decrease (dec)
GENERAL TECHNIQUES
Making an adjustable ring
Working spiral rounds
Working joined rounds
Working around a foundation chain
Working in rows
Working into the front and back loops
Differentiating the inside and outside
Adapting the final size
Changing colour or yarn
Joining two identical parts
Attaching yarn to the front loop
Cutting the yarn to fasten off
Making an invisible join
Weaving in yarn ends
Tying off the remaining stitches
Sewing pieces together
EMBROIDERY STITCHES
Straight stitch
French knots
HOW TO READ MY PATTERNS
Abbreviations and symbols
Instructions
LEON THE POLAR BEAR
ALEX THE GINGERBREAD MAN
THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN
BOY ELVES
GIRL ELVES
SANTA CLAUS AND HIS SACK
ANNA THE LITTLE GIRL
CHI THE KITTEN AND THE STOCKINGS
CARO AND TOMA THE SNOWMEN
THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL
