Amigurumi Books and Magazines

Amigurumi patterns are written as stitch counts and round-by-round instructions, so a printed book is the most comfortable reference while you crochet. This category carries the Diana Hobby World Amigurumi magazine, the pocket-sized Pocket Crochet pattern book, the Chenille Amigurumi (velvet yarn) book and other English amigurumi books; English titles use international crochet symbols and abbreviations. All amigurumi books are in Amigurumi; yarn in Amigurumi Yarn.

Which Book for Whom?

The Diana magazine is ideal for starting out with its photo instructions; Pocket Crochet gives small, quick figures; Chenille Amigurumi holds special techniques for plush toys in velvet yarn. Books state yarn weight and hook size, usually a 2.5–3.5 mm hook, cotton or velvet yarn, filling and safety eyes. A figure takes 3–8 hours.