Amigurumi - the uniquely Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed creatures - offers the perfect introduction to crochet. Experienced crochet artist Fay Lyth leads you through the basics, followed by 15 adorable amigurumi projects. A simple sour lemon is a great way to master the basic techniques, then you can move on to a planet or an ice cream cone to build your confidence. Finally, take on more complex, multi-piece amigurumi projects like an octopus or a sweet little bear, to really test your skills.

By the time you've made your way through this book, you will have the skills and confidence to tackle any amigurumi project you put your mind to.