If you love making amigurumi and crocheted toys - or if you want to learn how - then you'll want to check out Dinosaur Amigurumi and Dumpling Cats, two fun new crochet books! Today I get to show off my own copies, and give away a set to one lucky Moogly reader, courtesy of Dover Publications!
Disclaimer: This giveaway was sponsored by Dover Publications, but all opinions are my own.
Dinosaur Amigurmi by Justyna Kacprzak is a pure pattern book - it presumes you know how to crochet already, and dives right into the patterns!
There are 14 patterns in Dinosaur Amigurumi, each of which is written in a minimalistic style - for instance, the second row of the first pattern reads: "Rnd 2 inc 6 times (12sts)." So it's not absolute beginners, but if you know the basics of amigurumi they are very doable!
I actually really like the pattern writing style in Dinosaur Amigurumi - amigurumi uses such basic stitches, it makes sense to pare it back like this. But if you prefer a more intensive, step by step approach, then Dumpling Cats would be better to read first! (Luckily, I have a discount code for both - see below!)
Dumpling Cats by Sarah Sloyer is all about these super cute cats and animal amigurumi - each with their own little story! So cute!!
Inside Dumpling Cats you'll find 25 different cat patterns - plus 3 "bonus" accessories patterns!
Dumpling Cats patterns include more detailed instructions - including a stitch glossary and lots of step by step photos! While this book won't teach you to crochet either, it will teach you to crochet amigurumi! And then you can add some prehistoric pals with Dinosaur Amigurumi!
And as I mentioned above - I've got a great discount for you! Just CLICK HERE to save 25% on ALL Crochet and Knitting Books on Dover!
And be sure to enter the giveaway for both Dinosaur Amigurumi and Dumpling Cats below! One winner will receive both books, courtesy of (and mailed by) Dover Publications.
The Dinosaur Amigurumi & Dumpling Cats Giveaway on Moogly is open to USA and Canada addresses and ends 12/18/17 at 12:15 am Central US time. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email and blog commenting options are mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only. Good luck, all!
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Mesha Koczian says
I love dinosaur patterns. I attempted a vintage pattern for a long neck, but couldn't figure out how to put the pieces together. I couldn't find that had either. My nephew really likes them so maybe I'll attempt again.
Cindy b says
Oh my word— these books look adorable. The Creepy Crochet book looks amazing also. I’m officially saving my pennies for these!
Cindy b says
Oh my goodness— too cute! Now I have to add these and the Creepy Crochet books to my “gotta have it” list!!! They all look amazing.
Katy says
Are we supposed to comment here? When I follow the link in the rafflecopter step, it takes me to a catalog, no commenting allowed.
I have Dover imprint coloring books! Now I know they publish crochet resources, too.
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, here on the blog post! 🙂 Good luck!
Kimberly says
I've never used their books. I like the selection they have, nice variety and oddities. I'd like to see a collection of items made with lesser known techniques.
Suzie Brusoe says
Love all of the options on the site http://tinyurl.com/dovermoogly ! I'm always looking for more vintage look patterns.
Jane Garwood says
These look so adorable. I have a friend who will want at least one of each of the cats!
Nicole Acuna says
I have never used a Dover book but these patterns are adorable!
Andrea says
Those cats are so cute!
Amanda says
I love all the amigurumi books they have - especially the Alice in Wonderland and Oz books. Thanks for the chance to win!
Carol Samsel says
What adorable books. We'll be getting new twin grandbabies in May so they would be great to have.
Carol Samsel says
I've bought books from Dover for years and love all of their coloring books ...The Creepy Crawly books looks fantastic as well as the Alice in Wonderland book 🙂
Kimmy Boggs says
I have not used any yet but these dinosaurs are adorable!
Rhiannon Rowland says
I haven't used Dover books before, that I know of! All of them look great, I really like the Mandalas book.
Tereasa Kitchens says
I love dinosaurs and anything baby related...I would love to see more gamer and anime crochet projects...I have 6 grandkids and that is what they are into at the moment...
Alida says
My boys love dinosaurs and I love crochet so it's a win win as far as I'm concerned! I've never used these books before, they look great. I'm interested in last minute gift ideas 😃
Naomi Parrish says
I don't believe I've used any other Dover books, but I love the dinosaurs and am just getting into crocheting Amiguri.
Tara says
Oh my goodness. I have to get my hands on that Dumpling Cats book for my Neko Atsume-obsessed daughter! Adorable.
Megan says
These books are so cute!
Rebekah Berry says
These are so cute. I would love to learn more about making amigurumi.
Kyla Mahoney says
I love the grumpy cat book, wish it was crochet! I would like to see more bird amigurumi books. I have never used any Dover publications!
Lee says
I've never gotten any Dover books before but those Dumpling Cats look awfully cute.
jacqlin says
So adorable and so much fun!
Sara Branch says
I have the Creepy Crawly Crochet book, but was too busy to make anything from it before Halloween this year (have to sew costumes you know), however I looked through it and all the patterns were really cute! I'd really love the Dumpling Cats book because I crochet kitties for a fundraiser for a local cat rescue and they look adorable!
Gloria K says
My grandson loves dinosaurs and has two cats, so I'd LOVE to win this giveaway!!
Miriam Diaz says
I haven't used Dover books for crocher/knitting, but I look forward to checking out their titles next time I'm looking for something in particular. Thanks for sharing!
Anna says
LOVE BOTH OF THEM!!! My grandson would love the dinosaurs!!
Rachel Decker says
I would love to see more on crocheted sweaters with cables. I love that look and want to make them, but Im not that experienced at knitting yet
Susie says
Awesome! I have already made a dumpling cat from free Ravelry pattern. I would enjoy making morecats and dinos!!!
Stephanie Cloak-Sander says
Oh my Dinosaurs! Would love to crochet these!
Melanie says
Oh my. Dumpling Cats looks adorable.
Thank you for doing this giveaway.
Lk says
My little ones would love both of these cuties! Thank you for this opportunity!
Mary c says
I adore the dumpling cats!! My son is after the dinosaurs though. I’ve been admiring their patterns for a while I just haven’t had the funds to buy the patterns yet.
Theresa says
I've gotten Dover coloring books before and my kids loved them. I like the storybook amigirumi books.
Lee says
Such cute books ! I'd love to make these cute amigurum for my family.
Lee says
I would love to see more amigurumi books by Dover publishing.
Sherry says
The Dumplings Cats are so cute.
CAndice says
I would like to see more crochet books on Dover, specifically blanket designs, baskets, things like that.
Covington says
I loved the mandala designs and all the amigurumi! It was nice to see some monster amigurumi! I have little cousins that would love those designs!
Beth W. says
These are all so cute!
Marisa says
I love all the fairy tale books. I have never used Dover books before.
June says
Me too. Good Luck to everyone Thank you Tamara for awesome giveaway
Katie C. says
I've never used Dover Publication's craft books. I'm only familiar with their Thrift Editions for school!
Jenny C says
It's really all about cats. ☺
Kim says
I haven't used those books, but they have some really cute ones! Especially the Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz!
Dianne Rigdon says
Dover is always great for inspiration, whether it is clip art, coloring books, or crochet patterns. I would love to see more macrame books.
Virginia McCarthy says
I've never used a Dover Publication book for Crochet. I have a few for cross-stitch. But I'll definitely will be checking out the crochet ones. I love to make amigurumi - they're what inspired me to learn to crochet so I could make them for my nieces.
Dee Johnson says
I love all the great knitting and crochet books that they have.
Kimberly says
I love the Dumpling cats!!!! The dinosaurs are cute too. These would make great stuffies for the foster homes in my area.
Katrina P says
I've never used Dover books or patterns before but, oh my goodness, there are so many cute ones! The Nutcracker book or Alice in Wonderland look adorable!
Dany says
Love the dumpling kitties! Super cute and the dinosaurs are great also. I’d never heard of Dover before but will definitely look into them further!
Bethany says
Love the variety of crafting books Dover carries. Seems to be something for everyone!
Jenny Robinson says
So very cool! I love dino's and cats!
Amber says
I love the Dover publication books. I have had the small sticker and stained glass coloring books growing up. I still have the coloring books! They are very high quality. I need to get that dumpling cat book, so much chubby kitty cuteness!
AMANDa says
DINOS! Love them!!
Bonnie says
Look those dumpling cats. I've never seen that pattern before. 🙂
Charity T. says
Great idea, I absolutely love you dinosaur patterns and this cute dumpling cats!
Debbie says
Love the cats.
Natasha says
Omygosh! Those Dumpling Cats.... I think I just had a girly melt down! So cute! And who doesn't love a dinosaurs?!
Natalie Williamson says
I know a certain four year old who would love a collection of dinosaurs. I've never really used Dover books before but it looks good.
Leigh says
More cute kitties!
Sue says
I have never used a Dover book, but These are so cute I would love to make then for my grandkids.
Soozb says
Love the Dumpling Cats. Dover has such fun books. I own tons of them.
shoshana says
soooo cute!!!
Loretta Newnam says
I would love to win these books! I'm a cat lover and have already made the free dumpling cat but would love to try the others. I have never made a dinosaur but would love to try!
Mary Ann P. says
Oh. My. Cuteness! My boys love both dinosaurs AND cats, so this would be the purr-fect thing to play with through the winter! Just in case I'm not drawn for the giveaway, I'm adding these titles to my wish list so my husband can start shopping!
Teresa says
I love to make the toys and have an interest in making more dinosaurs. I have 4 grandsons to make for. 😉
Jenny says
Oh boy - my three-year-old is really getting into dinosaurs, and he already asks me to crochet him things all the time. The dinosaur crochet book looks awesome! The dumpling cats are funny, too, and look like they would be fun to make.
Michelle says
Love the dinosaurs AND the kitties!
Virginia H. says
These are great. I'm always looking for amigurumi patterns to make for my grandchildren and even adult friends and family. The cats are adorable.
Vanessa Plett says
They are so so so cute! My 2 year old grandson loves loves loves dinosaurs. I hope that I can get one or two done for Christmas!!!
Holly says
Oh my goodness these are adorable!
j says
I'd love to see more birds, especially chickens! I have never seen or heard of the books until now, and love them!
Vanessa Vallejos says
Soo cute! I like that they can be for boys or girls.
Elaine okupski says
I bought Dover books years ago, didn't realize they did pattern books now! The Creepy Crawly one caught my eye!
Mary Henaghen says
I love the dino patterns. They are adorable!
beth belew says
those cats are so adorable!
Carol says
I love Dover’s origami hooks and papers! And I have a four year old grandson who is crazy about dinosaurs. Thanks for your advice about using the Cats book as a better beginning place for amigurumi.
Carol says
I meant “books” not “hooks”
Pamela says
All are absolutely darling. Would love to crochet some of these for my grandchildren.
Jennifer says
OooooOooooh I hadn't seen the dino book before! *grabbyhands* Thank you for hosting this giveaway! 🙂
Rita Spaulding says
I haven't seen the dinosaur book either and love the little Dumpling kitties! I'll definitely be placing an order with Dover Publications..
Maria Appleby says
I have never used Dover books or products. I am just learning how to crochet and knit (very late in life) and now have a lot of time on my hands. I would love to learn how to make the Dumpling Cats so I could give them to friends! I like their site....it's easy to navigate, lots of variety, and seems to be something a newbie like me could use and learn from. Thank you!
Tiffany says
Haven't used any of these books before, but my daughter is obsessed with cats and would go crazy for them! And I know my son would love the dinosaurs!
Connie Delaney says
I have a 3yr old grandson who loves dinosaurs and can tell you the names of all Would love to crochet him some dinosaurs
Tina Sheppard says
These are so sweet. I would love to make them all. I make toys for our local homeless shelter and these would be a welcome addition to our repertoire.
Bev Marks says
oh i would so love to win this i have never tried this but i want to now if i won i couldthank you for the chance
Leslie Hoff says
I didn't realize that Dover had crochet books! I've used their "coloring" books in the past for design ideas for quilting.
Joanne Zednik says
I had never seen the sight before. The pattern books offered are awesome!
Brisja says
I love Dover books, especially their paper dolls! I have every kind of book they make, from crafting books to DIY and recipes, to sticker and coloring books. We have found several old fashioned titles not available anywhere else to read to our son. Dover is one of my all time favorite publishing houses!
Lori HoltzingeR says
Lots of cute ideas, but I am partial to the Dumpling Cats!
deb rowley says
It seems like they have a wonderful variety of books. I have not used any before . This is the first time I have heard of Dover, but I think I may be making a purchase soon!
Judy Mitchel says
Oh my goodness. I see so much I want. I haven't made many amigurumi but just might have to give it another try with one of these Pattern s.
Mary Beth Broderson-Soper says
I love the Dumpling Cats! I'm a volunteer for a non-profit that cares for Feral and Community cats. We have lots of fund raisers to pay for food and vet services (spay and neutering). I'd love to make lots of these little guys to sell or auction to help make money for the kitties!
Judy J Crary says
I just LOVE the dino amigurumi. They are so precius. The 2 books would be awsom to have.
Dawn Tenneson says
Love their books. Very detailed and beautiful colors. Love the dumpling cats, so cute.
Bonnie Garcia says
Love the Dumplings!!!!!!!!!
Colette L Molumby says
The dinos look so cute! I would love to make these for my twin 2.5 year old grandsons!
Jackie says
Amigurmi is something I have wanted to try.
Beth says
I've never used any of these books, but I would love to try! The dinosaurs are so cute! Thank you for the giveaway!
Isabel Topps says
I've never used Dover, I do like the creepy crawly book. Those would be fun to make!
M Niemeyer says
I love the Dumpling Cats book and any Amigurumi critters to knit or crochet. I've used Dover in the past for "cut and paste" images. I wasn't aware Dover carried crochet and knitting books too.
Louise Leahy says
Dinosaurs and kitties will pretty much cover gifts for great-nephews and -nieces! I have used Dover sticker books and art books in craft projects before.
Sumi says
I have Wink's mandala book, but didn't realize it was from Dover. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Dover offers craft books. Their selection of yarny craft books is small. I would love to see more ami pattern books.
lisa says
I've used Dover books, but not for amigurumi. The Creepy Crawly Crochet by Megan Kreiner, Dinosaur Amigurumi by: Justyna Kacprzak, and Crochet Stories: Grimms' Fairy Tales by: Brothers Grimm, Gloria Cavallaro, Vanessa Putt all
caught my eye...might have to ask my library if they'll consider adding one ofthem to their collection
Belia says
How cute are these!!! Definitely added to my must have list
Emily says
I absolutely love the dinosaurs! I've tried to shape my own and have a dragon pattern I like, but these have a lot of flexibility.
becky d. says
I have bought a few kids activity books for my grandson. I believe I have a couple of their coloring books also. Love the dinosaurs and kitties.
Trisha says
I haven't tried any of the Dover books before. I really like the Dumpling cats but I wouldn't mind doing some Dinosaurs as both would be useful.
Sam says
I actually only just found out about them. I am glad I did though I love the little characters 🙂
Jamie says
I'm not sure what I would like to see more (or less) of. There are a lot of books there that provide all sorts of ideas for me.