Handmade by Ani

There are so many amigurumi books out there, so it can be hard to choose one to buy, especially if you're new to the craft. The best books (in my opinion) are ones that both beginners and experienced crocheters can learn something from and be challenged by, while also creating something super kawaii in the end 😍 Here are some books that I have in my collection that I'm currently obsessed with. Though I wouldn't call myself a super experienced crocheter (having started crocheting back in 2017), I have learnt a new technique from each of these books. Animal Friends of Pica Pau and Animal Friends of Pica Pau 2 by Yan Schenkel Animal Friends of Pica Pau In each book, Yan introduces crocheters to 20 cute and colourful characters. So far I've made 10 - one day I'll get around to making all of them 😁 This book taught me about the 'x-shaped' single crochet*, which results in a tighter stitch that is straighter than the regular 'v-shaped' single crochet. *