Title: Happy-Gurumi, 20 Super Cute Amigurumi Toys to Crochet
Author: Vanessa Chan
Publisher: Martingale
Photographer: Brent Kane
ISBN: 978-1-60468-481-0
Happy-Gurumi includes a collection of 20 super cute amigurumi toys to crochet.
The book is broken into three separate themes:
- The Great Outdoors (Bumblebee, Little Blue Bird, Hot Air Balloon, Daisy, Squirrel, Sun and Ladybug)
- Animal Friends (Frog, Rabbit, Turtle, Dog, Elephant, Whale and Ostrich)
- Crochet Party (Ice Cream Sundae, Party Balloon, Root Beer Float, Party Cat, Present and Birthday Cake)
Happy-Gurumi is filled with fun and coluorful amigurumi projects. Not only will they make you smile as you crochet them, they will make anyone who sees them smile too!
Take a look at the patterns you get inside:
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- Frog
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- Rabbit
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- Turtle
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- Dog
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- Elephant
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- Whale
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- Ostrich
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- Ice Cream Sundae
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- Party Balloon
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- Root Beer Float
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- Party Cat
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- Present
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- Birthday Cake
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- Bumblebee
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- Little Blue Bird
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- Hot Air Balloon
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- Daisy
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- Squirrel
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- Sun
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- Ladybug
Aren’t they fun?
I really love the open puppet style mouths Vanessa Chan used for the Sun and the Whale designs!
My favourite designs are:
- Party Cat
- Daisy
- Bumblebee
My children also have favourites! In case you want to make one of these for a child and aren’t sure which one to pick…maybe this will help 🙂
Andrew is 4 and his most favourite designs are Ladybug, Turtle and Dog – in that order.
Darla who is 6 next month loves Ostrich, Little Blue Bird and Party Cat (also in that order).
Each design included in Happy-Gurumi would make a fantastic gift – my children love the toys included.
Each Design in the book includes the Project Details (Skill Levels, Finished Size and Gauge) in the side-margin directly below the project photo. The Skill Levels for the patterns included are Beginner, Easy and Intermediate.
Each Design also includes a very detailed Materials List. Every pattern included in this book uses Lily Suger’n Cream Yarn and a 3.75 mm (F) hook. I love how Vanessa Chan designed the projects using a yarn which is easy to find and easy to substitute (i.e. Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn is a great substitute if you are in Canada!).
Some projects make use of other supplies such as safety eyes and noses and felt for embellishing your finished amigurumi. The exact sizes you need are listed in your Materials List; even for the felt! To print the templates included throughout the publication you must ensure your pages printed to a correct size-scale and the instructions explaining how to do this properly are located on page 2.
The patterns are written using American Crochet Terms and standard crochet abbreviations.
The abbreviations used are included at the end of the book on page 79.
You will also find suggestions for where to find the supplies you may need for your chosen project on page 79.
The basic crochet stitches, embroidery stitches and assembly tips are included in the end of the book from page 73 – 78.
If you want to try your hand at amigurumi this book would be an excellent place to start! You have 20 patterns to choose from and the instructions are extremely well written. You can begin with some of the Beginner Level Patterns and move up to the Easy Level and then finally to the Intermediate Level, as you become more comfortable with using felt and assembling your amigurumi parts.
I love books filled with bright and colourful pages and fun patterns. Happy-Gurumi has both – if you love making crochet toys then this book would be a great addition to your Crochet Library.
You can purchase your own copy of Happy-Gurumi by Vanessa Chan directly from Martingale here:
Or if you prefer you can purchase a copy at Amazon.
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A special thanks to Martingale for providing me with a review copy of this book! All images used with permission from Martingale and their Photographer Brent Kane.
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Mary Ann Atzrott says
This is such an adorable book! I’ve been wanting to attempt amigurumi but haven’t felt confident enough but this book sounds like a great place to start…. thank you for the wonderful review!
Rhondda says
Thank you for reading my review of Happy-Gurumi! I hope you found some good amigurumis to make for your baby 🙂
Rhondda says
I’m happy you enjoyed reading my review of Happy-Gurumi!
Rhondda says
Thank you for reading my review of Happy-Gurumi!
Rhondda says
Thank you for reading my review of Happy-Gurumi!
Rhondda says
I’m happy you enjoyed my review of Happy-Gurumi!
Rhondda says
Hi Veronica. I’m happy you enjoyed my review of Happy-Gurumi!
Veronica Bueno says
Love amigurumis! And these are fantastic!!!
Courtney Knorr says
Oh, I love this!! Those daisies are just so stinking cute!!
Becky says
I love doing amigurumi characters! This book is a must have for me.
Lori Morton says
Thanks for sharing this book with us! Your review was great…fun & helpful! The lil’ critters are Awesome…ADORABLE!!! giggle What a Super way to use scrap yarn too! 🙂
LINDA says
ADORABLE PATTERNS! NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT WHAT BABY SHOWER GIFTS TO MAKE WITH THIS BOOK! THANKS TO YOU+THE AUTHOR !!!
Lisa Lindemuth says
These are lovely!!
Erika says
I love amigurumis! Specially those that I can make for my baby!
Shelley Taylor says
Very cute critters!
Susan O'Brien says
Love making toys. Looks like a good way to start. FYI, saw Bernet cotton at JoAnns tonight.
Julie cassidy says
Thanks for the review I have been looking at this book on amazon will definitely be buying now xxxx
Nina says
This book is going on my Amazon wishlist!
Norma says
Looks amazing the book. I love to make little amigurumi and my kids love them. I shall get this book 🙂
Sue says
So cute..would make a great gift idea.
Lorna Martinez says
This will be my first book ! Love the ami food!
Peggy Echols says
The are so cute. I wish I had more time to do all of them.
Rhondda says
It is fantastic! So many fabulous projects to try 🙂
Nise says
This Book looks so adorable!
Beverly McCoy says
I can’t wait to get the book. They are sooo cute.
Inie says
wow, they look so cute! 😀
Christina says
Thanks for the great review! This looks like an awesome book. I love that you told us about your children’s reactions to the products the book instructs us on how to make. You went beyond a regular review and gave us a glimpse of what it’s like to use the instructions in this book. Thanks!