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Amigurumi (Japanese-inspired crocheted dolls and objects) is one of the freshest crafts around and here are ten cute creations that will charm crocheters. From a sweet-looking cupcake to a little darling mouse, these projects are completely adorable. And just imagine a blue monkey with dimpled knees wearing a fashionable pair of flip flops, no one could resist.

It's so "bear-y" easy! If you've got 2 hours, basic sewing skills, and a few materials from a crafts or sewing supply store, you can make an adorable teddy bear to cuddle, display, or give as a gift! Most of these models don't require time-consuming and difficult techniques, such as small extra pieces, complicated curves, and jointing mechanisms--and the results are simply enchanting. Stitch Miss Willow in her lace apron; angelic Helouise with wings on her back; Colette holding a useful pincushi...

This is a guide to creating teddy bears in only two hours, using basic skills and a few materials from a crafts or sewing supply store. There are 17 bears in all, including Miss Willow in her lace apron; angelic Helouise with wings on her back; Colette holding a pincushion for you to use; and a cheery, merry Santa Bear. Full patterns and sewing hints are provided. The bears have no paw pads or jointing mechanisms that require special tools or supplies.

Make triceratops bookends, sock puppets, and even your own fossils.

Create your own stuffed animals and cloth dolls--and their complete wardrobes--to grace your home or give as gifts. Make the charming Angels in the Garden series. Or Snow Days dolls, including a Skating Angel, Snowlady, and Mrs. Gingerbread. There's also the Ladies' Circle: a nostalgic sewing circle of friends. Complete instructions include stitches and materials for the dolls and animals, as well as patterns for the clothes. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Let's go on a wonderful treasure hunt! Designer Erinna Lee has drawn up a map to help you discover her most darling amigurumi. Lottie the ladybug dreams of becoming a pilot, Charlie the platypus trains to become an Olympic athlete, Rosie the fawn gives her all to gardening and Rex the dinosaur professor has just discovered the fossils of the Crochetosaurus. And they have a lot more friends, with big hearts and even bigger dreams. Having these precious friends around will make you feel like the...

."..a delightful book on how to make your own puppets without expensive equipment or supplies--just look around for old cardboard boxes, paper bags, and other handy material. Step-by-step, easy-to-follow color illustrations give directions for sock puppets, marionettes, puppets on sticks, shadow play, cardboard scenery, etc....It's a fun book with ideas that are easily adaptable. Recommended for libraries of any size."-- "LJ. 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

."..uses colorful illustrations accompanied by step-by-step instructions to produce attractive and fun-to-use finished products....The fact that the materials needed to construct each puppet are readily available makes it even easier for a parent, teacher, or caregiver to sit down with a child and share some quality time together....A dragon puppet made from construction paper and popsicle sticks, a frog fashioned from an empty cereal box, and Humpty Dumpty made from a paper plate are a few exam...