Crochet Your Own Dog: 14 Lifesize Amigurumi Pups to Make & Love!

Crochet lovable dogs that look like the real thing, fur and all! This collection of 14 adorable amigurumi dogs features designs that look so lifelike, you half expect them to bark!

Start by crocheting a foundation with basic amigurumi techniques, then add yarn and "groom" with scissors and brushes to create beautiful fur. Add the eyes and a nose and watch a cute little dog come to life as if by magic.

You'll find designs for all your favourite small breeds, including: Poodles, Papillons, Dachshunds, Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Pomeranians, Maltese, and Bichon Frisé. The designs are nearly life size, adding to the realistic nature of their appearance.

Step-by-step colour photos offer detailed guidance for crocheting and styling the dogs to create realistic features. Crochet instructions are presented in both written and chart format for ease of use.

These pups make wonderful gifts for dog-loving friends and family members. You can customize the yarn colours to match a furry friend in your life and have fun trimming and styling the fur until you achieve your desired look. Crochet your own adorable canine companion today!

• ISBN10: 1940552834
• ISBN13: 9781940552835
• Publish Date: 19 February 2024
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Zakka Workshop
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 128
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Crochet Your Own Dog is a wonderful collection of 14 canine amigurumi with tutorials by Mieko Shindo. Released 5th March 2024 by Zakka Workshop, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback format. Originally published in Japanese, this English translation is seamless and easy to read.

The book is logically laid out and accessible. The graphics are appealing and clear. The book is lavishly illustrated and I really appreciate the closeness and detail of the photography. The book also has a thumbnail gallery in the table of contents which is helpful.

The intro is followed by a large section of photographs of the finished projects in different settings. They're close up, clear, and easy to understand. The inspiration gallery is followed by a well explained general construction tutorial including instructions for completing the parts, grafting, and sewing construction. 

The tutorial directions are pared down, and readers will need to flip back and forth from the tutorial directions to the photographs (or copy the directions to a scrap sheet and keep the photos/process pics open to follow).

Really pretty designs, well designed, realistic, and appealing.

Five stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes