Amigurumi Friends

This is a really great instructional manual. Full of cute creative projects for everyone from beginners to the more advanced - the basics of crocheting and the instructions are clear and easy to follow. The pictures provided are also super helpful. I can't wait to try out a project!

Many thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

As someone who picked up crocheting in the last few years, I jumped at the chance to see this book. Amigurumi Friends is such a cute crochet pattern book. I love that there are various tips and tricks in the beginning of the book that apply to all of the patterns. This book breaks each stuffy down into the same basic body parts and then tweaks them for each creature. It provides a handful of different body poses, which can be applied to each animal/pattern. I absolutely love the versatility that provides, and I think it makes for so many adorable creations. The pictures are super helpful, and there are QR codes for tutorials dispersed throughout. I can't wait to complete the lion for my new nephew, and I would highly recommend this for any level of crochet enthusiasts.

Everything is so cute!! This is a really great teaching book with very in depth and easy to follow instructions right from the start. I liked how the basic skills can be adapted to make what you want throughout the book. The images are clear to follow too.

_Amigurumi Friends_ by Jade Gauthier-Boutin is a great resource for beginner crocheters with detailed instructions including images and QR codes to video tutorials. The patterns are beginner-friendly, but more advanced crocheters will also find benefit as Gauthier-Boutin explains construction and shapes, giving the reader tools to design their own amigurumi.

Amigurumi Friends is a crochet tutorial by Jade Gauthier-Boutin, founder of All From Jade. There are companies that sell introductory kits for making these cute animals that retail for around $30 to craft a single animal. This book explains how to make amigurumi animals for both beginning and experienced crocheters so they can make their own more economically and customize to their hearts’ content. She explains what types of yarn to buy and all the necessary supplies.

Amigurumi Friends contains instructions to make 20 different crochet animals. While she uses a single pattern for the head, she explains how moving the eyes, changing yarn colors, and varying ears and other facial features form different animals. She has detailed step-by-step instructions to make five different body types, which include three different poses. Then there are detailed step-by-step instructions to make 20 different animals. Additionally there are QR codes linked to video tutorials for people who need more than photos.

Amigurumi Friends is a wonderful resource for anyone who would like to make these cute animals. The cost of this book is less than a pre-packaged beginner kit at a craft store. The supplies needed are low cost and widely available so a beginning crocheter can make many amigurumi animals using this guide at an economical cost. These animals make wonderful gifts for little ones and even adults who have a favorite animal.

I recommend reading this book on a device larger than a cellphone.

I received an advance review copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Wonderful patterns that have great detailed instructions. With the full color pictures and easy step by step directions this should be a pattern book for every level of crocheter.

10/10 one of the best amigurumi books I've had the pleasure of reading.
Firstly, as a veteran crocheter, I appreciate a well written pattern and these patterns are easy to follow.
As someone who is also a visual learner, I LOVE that the techniques have qr codes to videos! This makes it so much easier for visual learners as well as younger audiences who may be learning for the first time.
The "pick and choose" method of creating almost any critter makes this book a one stop for almost any animal you might want to make, and is definitely a must have for a shelf of craft books.

This book is more than a collection of adorable amigurumi patterns by AllFromJade! This is a fantastic book for crocheters of all skill levels. It teaches you how to read crochet patterns, beginner tips and techniques, including clear photos and QR codes to video tutorials. I tried making a couple of the toys and found the patterns were clear and easy to follow.
The book allows you to customise your toys, with different body shapes to choose from and a variety of accessories to make. There is even a section to help get you started designing and creating your very own amigurumi!
A brilliant book that I think all crocheters need!

An adorable collection of patterns that I immediately wanted to make up. The book is cleverly written, presenting the patterns as five different basic body types which can then be customised using different colourways and extras to become over a hundred different animals. Clothes and accessories add to the options for customisation. The instructions are clear and well written and QR codes link to video tutorials for those who are new to crochet or who just need a little reminder. A fantastic book for those who already have the amigurumi bug as well as those looking to start out. Highly recommended.

Those patterns are adorable!
The book begins with the basic of amigurumi, and includes QR codes to get access to tutorial video.
The patterns are all made following the same body with 3 posture variation; standing, sitting and sleeping. After that we get instruction on how to personalize by adding the elements specific to each animals. Once again we are offered QR code to access tutorial video. There is also plenty of clear photos.
As such those pattern imply quite a fair bit of sewing, for which we get lots of instruction, with pictures and access to video.
Overall the book is very well done, lots of photos, very cute pattern, clear instruction and the access to video is great addition!
The pattern are easy enough for beginner, but I would not recommend them as a very first project because of all the sewing required, unless it's something the beginner feels confortable with :)

Thank you to NetGalley, Jade Gauthier-Boutin, and the publisher for this ARC of Amigurumi Friends in exchange for an honest review! This is a phenomenal pattern book for crocheters of all skill levels! I think everyone can appreciate how cute amigurumi animals are and this is the perfect book to get if you want to make some of your own!

I was really impressed with Amigurumi Friends in particular! Jade includes everything you need to know to get started! The basics to crocheting are essential to know before you make an amigurumi, and I found them to be extremely well explained! I think even a complete beginner would be able to understand. The actual patterns themselves are just absolutely adorable. I can see these amigurumi being the perfect homemade gift to a loved one or just some cute cozy friends to have around your home. You're going to want to make them all and you'll absolutely be able to do so because of how simple the patterns are to follow! The photos could not be more clear, and there are even QR codes to video tutorials for different steps that offer even more help! I don't think I'm exaggerating at all if I say this book is the epitome of user-friendly!

My favorite aspect of this book is that beyond giving you patterns to do as your next project, it gives you the tools to come up with your own ideas for an amigurumi! I love how you're given the basics you need, and then given the advice, confidence, and inspiration to customize to your heart's desire! The ideas for accessories are so great! I think even if you're someone who has followed patterns to do projects like this before, you'll find that this book can expand your horizons! Think how fun it would be and how proud of yourself you would be if you were able to take what you learn in this book and come up with your own amigurumi patterns! That's why I really think Amigurumi Friends is a valuable book to have for any crocheter or person looking to start crocheting! I also think this book would make a perfect gift for anyone that crochets!

As a keen crocheter, I have used and loved many of All From Jade's patterns before so I was so excited when she announced she was releasing a book. As always, her patterns are very clear and easy to follow since there are so many photos included showing each stage of the process. This book is incredibly user friendly and each pattern lays out exactly how much yarn is needed for each amigurumi as well as its difficulty level. Having the five different poses which can be used to fit any of the animals is genius and a nice way of being able to customize your plushies whilst still having the security of a pattern to full back on. I also loved that tips on pattern designing are included at the end. All of the patterns included are absolutely adorable. I think my favourites are Hugo the Horse and Uma the Unicorn.

Overall this is a great book for any one who enjoys making amigurumi. I would recommend it more for those who like to use worsted weight or acrylic yarn simply because the amigurumi could end up being very large if you use chenille yarn or other chunky yarns.

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A very good instructional book with clear pictures and instructions and well written. Some very cute amigurumi’s that are simple enough for any beginner to make. The step by step instructions explain things well and will be of invaluable help for any beginner that wants to get into the hobby.

The idea to provide 5 basic poses and show you how to change the rest is a truly wonderful premise. I love how it lets your imagination take over once you’ve got those poses down and then be able to create almost anything. I approve that it isn’t just showing giving you a pattern, but teaching you how you can create your own projects.

I especially love Darius the Dragon. Honestly, they’re all adorable and I can see this book appealing to a lot of people and age groups.

Overall a well presented and lovely book I would be happy to recommend.

Thanks to Quarry books and NetGalley for the Arc.

I will post to Amazon and Goodreads when available.

Super cute user friends crochet book. Has updated pictures of more modern hooks and tools needed to make amigurumi, and has clear photos with step by step instructions. The book covers how to mix the body types with the different pattern so that you can make the animal either standing sleeping or sitting. The only thing I would change is that it has photos showing how to for left handed people.

First off, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for an honest review!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the designs of these amigurumis. I've been trying to teach myself how to crochet amigurumis for awhile now, but its been so intimidating! Amigurumi Friends has really easy to follow and understand instructions, and if that's not enough, there's QR codes that link to a Youtube video you can follow along with to learn the basic stitches.

The author really breaks it down step by step and made me realize that it's really not as hard as it looks with a little faith and some practice. I'm planning on sitting with this book open and going through to make Uma the Unicorn (my favorite in the book, I'm such a sucker for those pastel pinks and greens) for my niece once I have the chance to get the right colors. I'm so grateful I got an advance preview of this book, so much so I'll be buying a physical copy when it releases this summer. Thank you again!

I loved this book and made a few of the patterns in it so far! Very clear and concise patterns that were easy to follow. Highly recommend! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you've never tried amigurumi, now is the chance and this book could be the next step in your crocher experience. Easy to follow patterens with lost of helpful tips will put you in the "expert" category quickly.

Perfect book for beginners! Often people say to start with a granny square, but I found that boring and I’d lost interest quickly. This book has great explanation of each step with detailed photos. The author even explains how to do the placement with either sitting, standing or laying down. The animals themselves are really cute and on the smaller side, which I often don’t find patterns for. They would be great for gifts, practicing your skill, or just fun to work up quickly. And I was pleasantly surprised that the author even included a section with patterns for accessories for the animals. The variety of patterns is awesome, you’ll absolutely find one you love!

What an amazing book! It has all the steps and information needed for a beginner to start with this beautiful craft. But also, it is very handy for people with lots of experience as the different designs are very cute with different poses and shapes. Thanks Netgalley for my advanced copy.

This has become one of my favorite booklets for crochet animals. The instructions are simple and very easy to follow. This is perfect for all levels of crocheters.

Greatly enjoyed Amigurumi Friends by Jade Gauthier-Boutin! This book is so cute, creative, detailed, and informative. Always trying to find new outlets for creativity and enhancing opportunities to improve my craft skills. Crochet is an area I am still honing my abilities in, but the author’s directions, supplementary photos, and compelling projects made this very fun to flip through. Can’t wait to bring more of these to life! Thanks to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group-Quarry, and the author for the opportunity to review this ARC!

Very well written!

I do a lot of knitting and crocheting, and this is a very comprehensive title filled with different tips and tricks, and techniques for any given level or crocheter, from a beginner to advanced. Lots of pictures to guide the reader, with plenty of step by step instructions.

There were a few new things I learned in this, including the eyes and how to add a simple white strand on the outside to give it more depth.

I love that you can also mix and match to create any style of animal you want, from standing to sitting to sleeping. It's very customizable for each creator according to what the crocheter is in the mood for.

Definitely recommend to anyone wanting a cute little animal amigurumi.

Can't wait to actually try out a few of these patterns!

5/5!

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of AMIGURUMI FRIENDS: 20 EASY PATTERS TO CREATE 100+ ADORABLE CUSTOM CROCHET CRITTERS by Jade Gauthier-Boutin in exchange for an honest review. This is a book with basic shapes for assembling an assortment of stuffed animals. It has 20 adorable patterns and tips for using the basic shapes for making your own version of stuffies. I liked it, and I highly recommend it.

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i really loved this crochet book! it’s easy to understand, even for a beginner. i really enjoyed how there were basic stitches at the front of the book, and all patterns included pictures and detailed instructions. i’m new to amigurumi, so the section with tips and tricks specifically for amigurumi was really helpful. my favorite part, you might ask? the accessories section! how cute!! i especially loved the overalls. i thought that was such a cute and unique idea to add tutorials for clothes to go with your new amigurumi plush!

⭐️rating: 5/5

These patterns are adorable! I love how it’s such a simple set up that can make soooo many different variations! I’ve made the bunny so far and I’m obsessed with how well it came out! I’m gonna have to make so many more now!

Full review to come.

This book is exactly what I was looking for to start crocheting for my kids. Absolutely perfect!

<i>I would like to thanks Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry | Quarry Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest an honest review.</i>

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. This is full of beautiful patterns. I like how it gives the instructions for the body shape and then it can be tailored for each individual pattern without the book just being filled with the same pattern over and over. I cannot wait to give some of these a go,

I was very impressed with this how-to crochet book on amiguri creations. It offers a variety of skill levels always starting with a level 1, then 2, and 3 so you can either jump to your skill level or work your way up. It also offers ideas and lessons on how to further personalize your creations.

Each step is broken down with photographs, illustrations, and succinctly written instructions along with a QR code to scan if you’d like to watch a brief tutorial. The author then provides a myriad of ideas for things you can make these for such as baby rattles and curtain huggers. She shows you how she makes her patterns so that you can make your own. She is a truly incredible and inspiring artist and teacher who loves her craft as much as she enjoys sharing it with others.

Full of adorable creations, I love the simplicity of the formatting and ability to modify what you are making alongside the instructions.

Thank you Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC of the book.

Amigurumi animals kept popping up on my feed and I couldn’t resist checking out this book to see how hard could it be. This book contains more than 100 animals to create, it gives techniques (not only text but QR codes to watch a video) and stitches as well as shows how to create different various or eyes, cheeks etc, ideas on accessories. Each animal pattern has a difficulty level so the reader could match their skill.

I LOVE the set-up of this book. The idea of providing several different types of body parts that can be mixed and matched based on the makers’ wants and needs is brilliant!

And while this pattern book is very suitable for beginners, it would also be a great staple to use as reference material for more experienced people!

The instructions are very clear and there’s something for every type of crocheter: written instructions, pictures and QR-code links to video tutorials. However you prefer to follow patterns or learn new techniques, this book gives you all the options! On top of that, the animals and creatures in this book are truly adorable!

My only critique would be that the photo-guides use a more non-standard crochet hook with a very chunky handle. It just looks a bit odd and slightly distracts from the instructions.

These little guys are so adorable. I love amigurumi and I will definitely be giving some of these a try. A perfect book for a crafter who either likes a challenge or wants to make someone in their life a cute gift.

This book is great! It has precise and accurate instructions with pictures to help along the way. If you want to learn how to crochet stuffed animals this is the book for you. I can’t wait to make them all! Thank you Jade and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This book is so easy to follow! And I love how the basic patterns are given, and it shows you have you can alter them in simple ways to make them your own. I can’t wait to try my hand at making my own otter.

A very well thought out and organized crochet book! The patterns are easy to read and follow along with, and the little animals you make are adorable. I really appreciate the difficulty ratings in each pattern, though I would prefere if each section progressed from easiest to hardest.

This is a fabulous crochet book for any level of crafter. I follow Jade's instagram and was thrilled she had a book. The tutorials are easy to follow and teach new techniques along the way. I especially liked the section on how to create your own pattern. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to crochet amigurumi. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC e-read.

The book starts with a nice explanation of yarn types, hook sizes, and the use of stitch markers, safey eyes, stuffing, embroidery floss & sewing pins. It then explains techniques and stitches. Lots of great pictures! Next is Tips & Tricks specific to amigurumi, again with a lot of great pictures! Included are YouTube tutorial QR codes for stitches & techniques. VERY user friendly. I tested to comfirm that they worked. All of that was in the first chapter! It's worth the price of the book even if it had no patterns!

The patterns are clear and complete. The finished figures are adorable!

I'm including my challenge for Kindle people like me.
I couldnt figure out how to access the ebook! After some research I downloaded Adobe Digital Editions on my phone. TOO SMALL TO READ! I started over and downloaded NetGalley & Adobe Digital Editions on my tablet. MUCH BETTER!!! This book was worth the challenge.

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This book is amazing! Cute patterns easy to understand. As I am a beginner I find having the videos available very handy as well as the tips and trick page. This book makes it feel very achievable to create some cute little friends taking you step by step through the process. Cannot wait to make heaps.

The pictures are super helpful and I loved how they had QR codes for videos because sometimes I need to see it in action! I also like how they give you some creative freedom with different options for the bodies! The animals included are super cute and I love how they have a section for fantasy creatures! As someone who has only been crocheting for 6 months, this is a great book for beginners and I wish I had this when I started!

This book would have been so helpful when I was first learning amigurumi! It is very detailed with a lot of pictures and links to videos to help with the more difficult stitches. I also appreciate that the instructions show how much yarn was used for each color, for each pattern. I really enjoyed how many options there were to make from a few basic body part shapes! I also found the instructions easy to follow! Would recommend this book to friends who were interested in getting started with amigurumi!

I’m fairly new to crocheting and this book was very cute and concise. The instructions were straight forward and I find myself able to follow along.

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

Good book for beginners. The animals are cute. The shapes used are simple, and the instructions aren't complex. The bodies can be 1 of 5 options, and the heads start with a spherical base. There are several options provided to customize your amigurumi and tips on designing your own. I think this book was well done.

Cute and charming. Incredibly detailed photographs, with thoroughly detailed explanations. I appreciate the inclusion of QR codes to videos with further explanation. I also like that there are a few levels of difficulty included. I cannot wait to try making these!

Wow this book is so great! As a beginner at crocheting this had all the instructions and patterns needed to make one of these cute creatures! I made the Triceratops just to confirm the patterns made sense and looked like the pictures. I was blown away!

Tutorials were very thorough, and I liked that it gave step-by-step instructions with pictures for each step and a QR code for a video. There are lots of different crochet projects and amigurumi for every level of skill. I will definitely be using this for my crochet projects in the future!

Very useful manual with great instructions. I follow the author on Etsy and her other platforms too and I just LOVE everything she makes. This is a very fun and interesting book and I am so lucky to be able to see it and learn from her. Definitely recommend.

What a terrific crochet book for making little crocheted animals.
The author has taken the time to explain precisely, and had photographed beautifully, all of the parts of a crocheted animal. She has given tips and patterns as well. A short book but a definite keeper..
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me this ARC.

A perfect book for beginners who wanted to learn how to crochet!
There are tons of adorable dolls pattern inside that you can follow easily with different skill level so you can choose which one that would suit you best.
At the beginning there's also a tutorial that would introduce you to the materials, crochet techniques and stitches, how to change different color of yarns, sewing, stuffing and many others tips and tricks that would be useful and wish I knew earlier!
These adorable dolls would make a good gift for kids on their birthdays or just for fun!

A terrific guide for new or seasoned crocheters with easy to follow instructions on how to make adorable amigurumi animals. There are 20 designs that can be used to create 100 such creatures, one cuter than the other. Recommended!

This book is a great resource for creating cute amigurumi! Although I did not need the instructional beginning, I think that it is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to get started. I could easily see someone who is incredibly new to crochet being able to easily follow the instructions and photos; the inclusion of QR codes to take you directly to videos, if photos aren't enough, is that extra feature that definitely bumps up my opinion of this book! I have many, many pattern books and none have been so helpful as this one.

One thing that you get in so many pattern books is just patterns with no other variations suggested or any way to modify said pattern to create something slightly different. Gauthier-Boutin flipped this on its head and included an entire sections showing how to make different body shapes and poses, different basic shapes for other parts, different accessories, and showed how she designs amigurumi. It lets you really play around with different combinations and create your own personalized amigurumi in addition to the pre-designed patterns included.

This is overall a fantastic resource for creating any type of amigurumi, and, as an enthusiastic crafter, I'm thrilled to have a copy!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Quarry Books for this opportunity!

Full of adorable patterns, clever tricks and tips, and hundreds of detailed photos and explanations, this book is a wonderful resource for anyone looking to get into amigurumi for the first time, or seeking out new adorable possibilities!

This book is so incredibly charming! The images are clear and vibrant, the explanations are wonderful, and I loved the little anecdotes and side notes scattered throughout the book! I have some experience with crochet and amigurimi, but I'm not an expert by any means. However, the pattern was clear and straight forward, and my bunny came out adorably! I also really appreciated the library of tips and tricks that helped make my project even better!

What worked for me:
- This whole book is so cute. Each page is lovely to look at, and there are so many images showing how to do everything.
- For more complicated techniques and instructions, the book includes QR codes to video instructions!!
- The patterns are really great, easy to follow, and the one I tested came out great with no fiddling needed!

What didn't work for me:
- The instructions for the magic ring were SO confusing. I know a different method of making a MR that works for me, and after several failed attempts to follow this method, I gave up and just used my own.
- Flipping back and forth between different sections while working on the pattern got a bit tedious. Having page number references of where the instructions for the next step are located helped, but I still lost my place frequently (especially in the ebook form), and I could see all the back and forth being rough on the spine of the book depending on how it's bound.

Overall, I really like this book, and I would love to try out more of the patterns and make a whole cute collection of animals!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

This was a great introduction to amigurumi. You probably want a little bit of basic crochet knowledge going into it, to make things easier. I did a Woobles kit before which helped immensely when reading these patterns. One thing I loved was the QR codes to video tutorials, because sometimes it’s difficult to see what you need to do with only a picture of the yarn on a hook. I also loved how the patterns were similar, and then with modifications, it became a different animal. It helped demystify the process. There are a nice variety of animals if you aren’t sure what you like, this will give you lots of ideas.
Thank you so much for the eARC!

Amigurumi Friends by jade Gauthier-Boutin has everything you need to get you started making your own miniature . With so many plushies to choose from you are sure to find something you enjoy from farm animals, woodland, zoo, and even some that are out of this world.
The step-by- step instructions made it clear and easy to follow, from basic stitch techniques, to individual patterns, including step by step pictures all made these projects easy even for those who are just getting started. I loved the customization ideas she included to get you started making your own amigurumi designs,. This book is a must have for those who wish to get into making amigurumi.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a really cute book for amigurumi. I like how there are QR codes to lead you to videos. I loved that it gave you the basics so you knew how to create the animal and you could be as creative as you want with it by putting it in a different pose and adding accessories. Very cute and I can’t wait to crochet some for my nieces and nephews.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook.
This is absolutely so cute. I cannot wait to make some of these. My niece and nephew have picked out a pattern that they like and I will do an update as I make one. These would be a perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays or even baby showers. You can also use the head and arms to make lovey blankets for kids/babies also.

If you’re thinking of taking up amigurumi, this is a great place to start. I am a total novice and have always been interested in learning this craft but have always been too intimidated to try it. This book really breaks it down into small chunks and doesn’t overwhelm you.

It starts out by listing all the materials and types of materials that are used in the craft of crochet. I liked the table where it showed a chart to match the hooks with yarn types. I also liked the detailed photos and directions on the basics. You’ve got to start with the basics, right?? The book takes us through the process of reading patterns, stuffing, changing colors mid project, and eye placement for the animals. They also have printed QR codes so you can watch videos for us visual learners.

There are patterns for zoo animals such as giraffes and zebras. Then there is a section for woodland creatures like foxes, moose and bears. We also get farm animals such as cows, goats, and donkeys. Lastly, there are patters for mythical creatures like unicorns and dragons.

Darius the dragon and Marty the moose were my two favorite animals from the collection. They even give us some simple patterns for accessories to make your creation even more unique.

This book really inspired me to start making my own creatures. I’m still practicing but getting more confident in my skills with practice.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my truthful review.