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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!
List of 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
About the author
Vincent Green-Hite is self-taught crochet artist and pattern designer. After discovering crochet tutorials on YouTube, he began to focus on amigurumi, the Japanese art of knitted or crocheted stuffed animals. After posting his creations on Instagram, Vincent began growing his social media audience, finding a diversity of like-minded creatives who were also embracing amigurumi. As his following grew, Vincent started offering his patterns on Ravelry and Etsy, along with YouTube crochet tutorials. He found another home on TikTok, where he shares short videos of himself and his inspiring creations. Vincent was featured in a national commercial for Joann with “The Office’s” Phyllis Smith. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Website: knotbadami.com
Instagram: @knot.bad
TikTok: @knotbad
Summary
Knot Bad Amigurumi features easy and fun techniques for creating unique and adorable crochet characters—including a turtle, bee, rocket ship, and boba tea, along with ideas for personalizing creations.
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"Readers will be instantly in awe of the uniqueness of this title... full of simple yet extraordinary patterns that would be a fun addition to any library collection." Library Journal
