Amigurumi 5

One of our (many) favourite things about crochet, is how easily you can adapt it to the project at hand – it’s for more than just stitching up blankets and cushions, you know. With the amigurumi technique, you can create everything from cosy slippers and cute bags, to sweet plushies and adorable animal buddies by working in a spiral of crochet rounds. If this is your first time venturing into the world of amigurumi, then we’ve got you covered with our how-to guides on p38 and p121 and plenty of beginner-friendly projects. We’ve also got a whole host of exciting new patterns to tackle, which you can easily customise with your own fave stitches and shades. Fancy hooking up some mini pals? Turn to p7 to meet some wild critters…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 155m/50g) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Gardenia (N36) Yarn B Siena (N41) Yarn C Blue Jeans (N26) Yarn D Blé (N83) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 black safety eyes, 12mm ■ Black stranded cotton For stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Pug measures 18cm (7in) tall ABBREVIATIONS invdec (invisible decrease) Insert hook into the fl of the next st, insert hook into the fl of the next st, yrh and pull through the 2 sts, yrh and pull through the 2 loops on the hook (alternatively work a standard dc2tog) bobble (Yrh, insert hook…

YOU WILL NEED ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK (52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon, 50g/112m) FOR STRIPED ELEPHANT 1 ball of each: Raindrop (460) Apple (213) Seahorse (293) Dolly (634) Pumpkin (276) Tooth Fairy (011) FOR WHITE ELEPHANT 3 balls of Tooth Fairy (011) 1 ball of each: Seahorse (293) Robot (677) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A pair of safety eyes ■ Stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com TENSION Tension is not critical, but may affect yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Elephant measures approx 19cm (7 in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 These cute elephants will never be forgotten by children who play with them! Luxury Bo Peep DK means…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarn and Colors Must-Have (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Light Pink (044) Antique Pink (048) Larimar (062) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Black stranded cotton ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 black safety eyes, 6mm For stockists contact Yarn and Colors www.yarnandcolors.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Axolotl measures approx 15cm (6in) tall ABBREVIATIONS picot Ch3, ss into last ch from hook For a full list, see page 130 You’ve taken your tot to the petting zoo, but how do you teach them about species further flung? This adorable axolotl is the answer to your zoological concerns. Give to a littl’un to spark their curiosity (be sure to swot…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 3 balls in Peach (7176) ■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/57m) 1 ball of each: Nude (023) Chocolate (057) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse www.woolwarehouse.co.uk TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bear measures approx 28cm (11in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 This beautiful bear has all the makings of a classic, with his ‘paw-fect’ proportions and endearing expression. We love him for his simple pattern and construction, too. Hooked in double crochet throughout, Val has used soft shades of apricot for the bear’s body, with dark brown for the details. This makes it…

YOU WILL NEED ■ DMC Natura Just Cotton 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Ivory (02) Yarn B Sishuan (99) Yarn C Gris Argent (09), Yarn D Geranium (52) Yarn E Giroflee (85) ■ A 2. 5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Stitch markers ■ 2 safety eyes, 10mm ■ Toy stuffing For yarn stockists contact DMC 01924 231669 www.dmc.com TENSION Tension is not critical for this project, but may affect yarn quantities required MEASUREMENTS Bunny measures approx 23cm (9in) tall ABBREVIATIONS For a full list, see page 130 Using these beautifully coloured cotton yarns, Mike Scrivens and Jordon Graham (aka Beardie and Blondie) have created their very own gym buddy with classic ’90s workout outfit, complete with leotard, legwarmers and the snazziest headband. NOTES…