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I am very excited to share this new book with you! Amamani Puzzle Balls (short for: Amigurumi Amish Puzzle Animals) are inspired by traditional Amish Puzzle Balls.

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Photo Credit: Annie's Amamani Puzzle Balls by Dedri Uys

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Title: Amamani Puzzle Balls
Author: Dedri Uys
Publisher: Annie’s
ISBN: 978-1-57367-569-7

Amamani Puzzle Balls Book

These crocheted puzzle balls are designed to be taken apart and reassembled to form specific animals. The 6-animals included in this book are:

  • Dexter the Dinosaur
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  • Eleanor the Elephant
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  • Gemina the Giraffe
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  • Skillie the Turtle
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  • Brill the Lion
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  • White Lion
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Each Amamani Design is comprised of three segments (or rings) which fit together to form a sturdy and cuddly toy!

Here is an example of the three segments which you assemble to make Dexter.

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Do you want to see how they work? Watch the short video from Annie’s – Amamani Puzzle Ball Video. Just click the link under the cover of the book on this page at Annie’s: Video

The instructions included in in this publication are fantastic!

The book contains colour photographs, diagrams (where they are needed) and detailed, step-by-step written directions.

You will be amazed by how these come together!

 

I have had the chance to crochet one of Dedri’s Amamani Puzzle Balls in the past and I loved making it.

Drew and Dexter

Dedri kindly sent me Dexter to play with (I also allowed Drew supervised visits with our UK friend!) and my son has fallen in love with him.

Dexter is sturdy and soft and so very loveable – my children adore these animals and I love challenging adults to try to put them together!

Darla and Dexter

I will be making Drew his own “Dexter” very soon I suspect 🙂

Every morning he comes to see if Dexter is still here, or if he has left to go back to “Igland” (aka England to the rest of us!)

Dexter and Drew

I hope you are inspired to try one of Dedri’s fantastic designs – they are so unique – and they make truly one-of-a-kind crochet gifts!

Drew Dexter Darla

and…Dedri has generously donated a copy of Amamani Puzzle Balls to be given away to one of my lucky readers! So you can make Dexter too!

Darla Drew Dexter

Enter below for your chance to win your very own copy of this unique crochet book!

As always, you get a daily free entry so come back tomorrow to enter again! 

And this giveaway is open WORLDWIDE 🙂

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You can pick up your copy of Dedri’s book from Annie’s here:


Amamani Puzzle Balls by Dedri Uys

500 X 400
eBook $10.99

Print Book $10.99

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117 Comments | Date: 06/09/2014  | By: Rhondda

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  1. Rhondda says

    10/05/2017 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Susan, You can contact Dedri (the Designer) on her site: https://lookatwhatimade.net/contact/

    She also has loads of tutorials on her site to help you with the assembly of the puzzle balls and amamani 🙂

    All the best, R

  2. Susan Cramer says

    10/05/2017 at 6:07 PM

    I bought the book and I’m making Brill. I’m stuck on how to make the legs. Help.

  3. Patricia Caminada (Borg Queen) says

    20/09/2015 at 7:34 AM

    Ì love those Amish puzzles, but the english version is to steep for me. Love to have the whole book in dutch, but couldn’t find it. Found 3 patterns in dutch, but they are still hard for me to make. But they are so cute !!

  4. Rhondda says

    09/09/2015 at 11:30 AM

    They are such fun to crochet too! We have a number of amamani puzzle balls in our house now!

  5. Di says

    01/09/2015 at 3:00 AM

    These are so clever, I cant wait to try one! 🙂

  6. shaida isaacs says

    16/09/2014 at 5:32 PM

    You patterns are amazing.

  7. Jamea says

    15/09/2014 at 9:09 AM

    Love your patterns Dedri! Looking forward to making some more!

  8. Jackie says

    13/09/2014 at 9:49 PM

    Very cute! The turtle is my favorite 🙂

  9. Emma says

    13/09/2014 at 7:11 PM

    I love the dino!

  10. Jamea says

    13/09/2014 at 4:37 PM

    Just love these little critters! Love your creative talent Dedri! Thank you for sharing with us!

  11. Bobbi Jo Lent says

    13/09/2014 at 1:54 PM

    these are so cute I think I would make the lion first

  12. Linda says

    13/09/2014 at 12:58 PM

    Eventually I would most likely make them all, but would start with the dinosaur for my grandson.

  13. Leslie says

    13/09/2014 at 10:35 AM

    I would make the Dragon first.

  14. Cindy L says

    13/09/2014 at 10:22 AM

    these are so cute !! I am new to the “puzzle ball” concept, but would love to make the elephant 🙂

  15. Jamea says

    13/09/2014 at 8:34 AM

    Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your awesome books. You are a very gifted and talented artist!

  16. Mary says

    13/09/2014 at 7:01 AM

    Turtle

  17. Susan says

    13/09/2014 at 6:41 AM

    The giraffe

  18. Emma Faulkner says

    13/09/2014 at 3:46 AM

    Dexter the dinosaur first for a certain young lady I know who is obsessed with all things dinosaur related….

  19. Misty says

    13/09/2014 at 3:42 AM

    Great patterns! I love them all but really like the dinosaur.

  20. Tanya Wallace says

    13/09/2014 at 3:03 AM

    I love them all but I would make the giraffe first for my niece 🙂

  21. Karen S. says

    13/09/2014 at 2:00 AM

    Dedri is amazing! I would probably make the dinosaur first if I had this amazing book.

  22. Donna D. Rearick says

    12/09/2014 at 8:23 PM

    I would love to try these. Would be fantastic for my great grandsons.

  23. Crystal says

    12/09/2014 at 6:26 PM

    They’re all so cute! I would love to make the white lion first though!

  24. Rachel Inwood says

    12/09/2014 at 10:05 AM

    Oh my goodness!! They are adorable! I know a lot of little ones that would just love on of these.

  25. Deborah Ward says

    12/09/2014 at 9:03 AM

    this book seems amazing!!!!

  26. Cindy McElwee says

    12/09/2014 at 8:59 AM

    My first project would be Gemina~ Giraffe ♥ so creative

  27. Stacie Leffler says

    12/09/2014 at 8:57 AM

    I would have so much fun making these. I’m sure my grandsons would love the dexter and brill. But I’d love to make any of them,,, so adorable.

  28. Shawna B says

    12/09/2014 at 8:30 AM

    I would love this book!

  29. Lee Smith says

    12/09/2014 at 7:00 AM

    I’d love to make the elephant puzzle. 🙂

  30. Michelle Wulf says

    12/09/2014 at 2:09 AM

    I am in love with the dinosaur!! The turtle would be next. 🙂

  31. Gail Ray says

    12/09/2014 at 12:46 AM

    too hard to decide would have to ask my 3 yr old granddau for her choice.
    They are all soooo cute and cuddly.

  32. Cassie Hayes says

    12/09/2014 at 12:20 AM

    I would make them all. The first would be the dinosaur. Just too cute.

  33. Debbie Thurmond says

    11/09/2014 at 11:07 PM

    I would make Gemina the Giraffe!

  34. Karen Wing says

    11/09/2014 at 8:34 PM

    I think they are all great, but I would make the dinosaur first.

  35. Donna Haggerty says

    11/09/2014 at 6:27 PM

    The dinosaur would be my first project but definitely not my last!

  36. Linda Ziino says

    11/09/2014 at 5:41 PM

    Id love to make the turtle for my grandson first

  37. Pamela Emerson says

    11/09/2014 at 5:32 PM

    These are so amazing. I would make the dinosaur first.

  38. Petra Eriksson says

    11/09/2014 at 3:28 PM

    I would make the white lieon first!

  39. Ann G says

    11/09/2014 at 2:52 PM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

  40. cathy says

    11/09/2014 at 2:39 PM

    I would make the puzzle balls and donate them to the local Shriners Childrens Hospital!!!

  41. Cindy L says

    11/09/2014 at 2:34 PM

    I think they are all cute!!!! The dino caught my eye first 🙂

  42. Terry Johnson says

    11/09/2014 at 1:16 PM

    I like the elephant the most, but I would make all of them if I won the book! These are so amazing. I wish I was talented enough to come up with designs, but for now all I can do is follow everyone else’s patterns! Thank you for the opportunity to win this fabulous book.

  43. Brenda B. says

    11/09/2014 at 12:53 PM

    I love the giraffe!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

  44. Vickie Nickel says

    11/09/2014 at 12:08 PM

    I love them all. It was very hard to narrow it down, because I would love to make everyone of them. But since I had to choose one, I would make Eleanor the Elephant. They say if the trunk is up that means Good Luck. So my trunk is up here in Michigan with the hopes I am the one that receives a copy of your book. 🙂

  45. Sarah says

    11/09/2014 at 11:59 AM

    I would make the dino for my son first.

  46. Skie Jenson says

    11/09/2014 at 11:53 AM

    I’d love to win this!

  47. Jaymie says

    11/09/2014 at 11:49 AM

    I’d love to make the turtle. They are all adorable!

  48. Brandi W says

    11/09/2014 at 11:45 AM

    I would love to make either the Dinosaur or the Turtle. The are so darn cute!!

  49. Victoria R says

    11/09/2014 at 11:36 AM

    I love them all but would probably make the giraffe first!! Love this idea-so unique and cute!

  50. lyndell says

    11/09/2014 at 9:40 AM

    I don’t tweet but I have made two balls and the octopus. I love these things!! I think I’d make the turtle first.

  51. Vernell says

    11/09/2014 at 9:33 AM

    I would make the white lion first! So cute!

  52. Brianna says

    11/09/2014 at 9:31 AM

    I love these! I think the giraffe is so adorable! Then again I am a sucker for giraffes.

  53. Ariadne Desarro says

    11/09/2014 at 9:19 AM

    I have been following your blog for awhile and very much like your designs and patterns. Thank you for the chance to expand my learning curve!

  54. Sara Allen says

    11/09/2014 at 8:59 AM

    I would make Dexter and Gemina, well all of them really!

  55. Claire says

    11/09/2014 at 8:37 AM

    This looks so wonderful! Would have to make the pink elephant for my grandniece and the dragon for myself!

  56. Jessica D says

    11/09/2014 at 8:27 AM

    I would either make the giraffe or turtle first

  57. Jessica Litherland says

    11/09/2014 at 8:20 AM

    I love the turtle.

  58. Lisa Hudson says

    11/09/2014 at 8:00 AM

    Gemina the Giraffe. They are all adorable, though – including your kids 🙂

  59. Annie says

    11/09/2014 at 7:55 AM

    I want to do them all!

  60. Krista says

    11/09/2014 at 7:49 AM

    I would make the giraffe first followed by the white lion! So adorable. 😀

  61. Rosemary says

    11/09/2014 at 7:42 AM

    The elephant!

  62. Tiffany says

    11/09/2014 at 7:39 AM

    I would make the turtle first, and then I don’t think I could stop, and I’d just make a whole Puzzle Zoo 😀

  63. Marilyn Daugherty says

    11/09/2014 at 7:04 AM

    I would make the lion

  64. Anna Staggs says

    11/09/2014 at 6:37 AM

    i would make one of each starting with the turtle

  65. Mary Beth Brooks says

    11/09/2014 at 6:05 AM

    I would love to make the giraffe!

  66. Rosanne van de Peppel says

    11/09/2014 at 5:45 AM

    I would make Dexter the Dinosaur because my son is crazy about dinosaurs!

  67. Sheronna Rhodes says

    11/09/2014 at 4:33 AM

    I would definitely make the dinosaur first followed by the giraffe.

  68. Vanessa says

    11/09/2014 at 3:48 AM

    I would love the challenge of making all of them! I am sure that any women’s shelter would be happy to receive these for the kids that come in with their moms. It would be a tremendous challenge to do it and do it right, but a great reward knowing that they may become a terrified childs comfort.

  69. Lorraine Robbaine says

    11/09/2014 at 3:34 AM

    I would love to make all of them. If I had to choose it would be the Dinosaur.

  70. Mitzi Trenz-Christian says

    11/09/2014 at 3:33 AM

    The giraffe is just adorable. I love the look he has on his face..lol

  71. Shelley G says

    10/09/2014 at 11:15 PM

    I would MAKE ALL THE AMAMANI!!
    But the Dino first.

  72. Leann says

    10/09/2014 at 4:20 PM

    I love that turtle. I’ll be making that first.

  73. Jennifer Alblas says

    09/09/2014 at 1:19 PM

    Those look absolutely adorable, I can’t wait to try to make them. Will need to buy the book if I don’t win it.

  74. Patricia Caminada says

    09/09/2014 at 1:13 PM

    I like the dino and the giraffe best. I would love to give it a try making them 🙂

  75. Rachel says

    09/09/2014 at 10:00 AM

    My son would love the dinosaur.

  76. Jamea says

    09/09/2014 at 8:15 AM

    Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. I love your creations. God bless!

  77. Lynn Hall says

    09/09/2014 at 1:50 AM

    I think the elephant would be absolutely ideal for my 6 month old Grandson Oliver!

  78. Linda Murphy says

    08/09/2014 at 10:30 PM

    I love these and will be really nice gifts. I think I will start with the giraffe.

  79. Terri says

    08/09/2014 at 5:54 PM

    I like the dinosaur

  80. Caroline says

    08/09/2014 at 4:12 PM

    Hi there,
    I would start with making Dexter the dinosaurs, one of my soms loves dinosaurs ! He wants a dinosaurs bedroom too, so that would be GREAT in it !! I tested a few of Dedri’s patterns for her, they are so much fun to make, easy to follow and when finished a hugh succes for kids and grown ups also !!! I really love making them and giving them away as a present to see the reactions on everyones faces !!!
    Crochetgreetings,
    Caroline

  81. Christine LAWSON says

    08/09/2014 at 1:24 PM

    What a fabulous book. Would love it in my library !

  82. Dara says

    08/09/2014 at 12:40 PM

    I want to make the elephant!

  83. Jamea says

    08/09/2014 at 8:15 AM

    I would make the elephant first! I love elephants…but then I would slowly make every single oe of them because I have seven grandchildren. These patterns are so creative and I think you have a great talent Dedri. Thank you for making your pattern booklet available now to the world.

  84. scorpior says

    08/09/2014 at 7:38 AM

    I’d like to make the super cute dinosaur!!

  85. Lillian Turnbull says

    08/09/2014 at 5:44 AM

    Would LOVE to make these for my grandchildren in “Igland”!!

  86. Deborah Ziegler says

    08/09/2014 at 3:51 AM

    This book is on my wishlist! I think I would start with Gemima, then Dexter, then Skillie…

  87. Linden Bird says

    08/09/2014 at 1:03 AM

    I think Gemima the giraffe looks fun

  88. mary says

    07/09/2014 at 11:59 PM

    These are cute to make and donate to the cancer children along with the hats I crochet!!!

  89. Sharon Knight says

    07/09/2014 at 7:34 PM

    Thank you so much for this giveaway! They are so cute!!! I can see why kids love them. 🙂

  90. sandra says

    07/09/2014 at 4:09 PM

    I love Dexter!! He would be first 🙂

  91. Silvia Anggraeni says

    07/09/2014 at 8:05 AM

    I would like to make Eleanor the Elephant first….

  92. Marga says

    07/09/2014 at 2:34 AM

    Nice for on my site

  93. Addie says

    07/09/2014 at 1:59 AM

    They’re all so cute, but I’m kind of partial to turtles and elephants.

  94. De'Anna says

    06/09/2014 at 11:59 PM

    I love them all..The giraffe first I think 🙂

  95. Sarah muddiman says

    06/09/2014 at 11:04 PM

    I want to make all of them! They would make great gifts 🙂

  96. Denise says

    06/09/2014 at 9:45 PM

    I would make them all!

  97. Carol Derbis says

    06/09/2014 at 9:24 PM

    Not sure which one I’d make first…maybe Dexter…he’s so cute! but – hmmm! they’re all adorable. I LOVE Dedri and all of her designs – and her tutorials have helped my increase my own abilities. It’s so exciting when I can do a pattern without a tutorial now….because I can harken back to doing stitches with Dedri! Invisible joins are second nature now – as are standing sc, dc, etc.!
    And Rhonnda you are also right up there on my favorites list! Look forward to your emails every Saturday!

  98. Pamela says

    06/09/2014 at 7:43 PM

    I would just have to make the dinosaur first. My grandaughter is crazy about dinos . I am sure I would eventually have to make them all. They are awesome looking. Thanks for the opportunity to enter to win this book. I know whoever wins will be happy!

  99. Stephanie Bilbao says

    06/09/2014 at 6:34 PM

    I’ve been wanting to make an Amish puzzle ball for ages, and an animal one would be even better! I would make Skillie the turtle first.

  100. WJ Weese says

    06/09/2014 at 5:09 PM

    I just love these. I would definitely make the white lion first. I even know who will be the receive that little gem. My granddaughter!

  101. Kristi says

    06/09/2014 at 5:00 PM

    Love & want to make them all! The elephant will be first though for a great friend who is doing an elephant nursery

  102. Rebeckah says

    06/09/2014 at 4:29 PM

    I am torn between the dino and the elephant… Those 2 are my favs, but I love all of them so much. I just love Dedri’s patterns!

  103. Angélica says

    06/09/2014 at 4:10 PM

    Wow! All of them really, but I’ve just fallen in love with the giraffe!
    Thank for sharing and the giveaway, once again!:)
    Ah! And thanks for making it open worldwide!!!

  104. Marci Ellsworth says

    06/09/2014 at 2:26 PM

    I want to make them all, but I love the giraffe!

  105. Vanessa says

    06/09/2014 at 12:45 PM

    I would make them all but Gemina the Giraffe would be made first.

  106. Jan Carter says

    06/09/2014 at 12:11 PM

    Dexter first. I love these patterns and have made some of the other ones

  107. sheila says

    06/09/2014 at 11:26 AM

    The turtle! They’re are so cute but I’d make the turtle first! :D. Thanks for the chance to win!

  108. Donna R says

    06/09/2014 at 8:32 AM

    What a great idea! I would love to make these for our church nursery. Thank you for your generosity!

  109. Sharon Klundt says

    06/09/2014 at 4:26 AM

    I would make the Elephant first! But have to really make them all they are so adorable. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Hugs,
    Sharon

  110. Katty says

    06/09/2014 at 4:24 AM

    I love all of them. I would love to make them for my daughter.

  111. dedri says

    06/09/2014 at 4:22 AM

    Rhondda, the photos of Darlaston and Drew are so cute! Thank you xx

  112. Heather says

    06/09/2014 at 2:53 AM

    I love these creatures! I think I would try either the dinosaur or the giraffe first 🙂 I have seen this book floating around online, and have been waiting for a release date. Can’t wait 🙂

  113. Jenny Patriksson says

    06/09/2014 at 2:48 AM

    I would make them all 🙂
    But I would make the giraffe first.
    Have a nice day

  114. Maria Sconfienza says

    06/09/2014 at 1:39 AM

    I’d make the white lion or elephant first.

  115. lynda says

    06/09/2014 at 1:37 AM

    thank you!

  116. keri goldsmith says

    06/09/2014 at 1:00 AM

    I would make the elephant first. I can’t wait to try making them.

  117. tanya says

    06/09/2014 at 12:52 AM

    very cool

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