Crochet Patterns for 6 Snuggly Animals!
Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.
Textured Huggable Amigurumi Review
A Bit About the Author
Kristi is a prolific crochet author, with an evergrowing list of books to her name! Here's her author blurb:
"Driven by her love of yarn & crafts, Kristi's mission is to: Create Design & Inspire with a fresh and modern touch. Kristi is a best selling Author/Designer and her work is/has been published in: Magazines (including several covers), Books, Kits, DVD's, Catalogs, Online Classes/Tutorials/Venues, and with many Yarn Companies. Kristi has hosted multiple chemo cap drives where over 2,000 hats have been donated! She is married with 4 children."
Let's take a closer look at her newest book!
Inside Textured Huggable Amigurumi
"Make your amigurumi friends bigger, fluffier, and even more huggable!
With the textured stitches you'll learn in this book, you can create animals with even more personality and panache! Use twisted stitches to make Sally the Sheep's coiled fleece, crocodile stitches for Flapper the Owl's textured wings, loop stitches for Luke the Llama's fluffy coat, and more! By using bulky weight yarn and larger hooks, these lovable animals work up quickly and sit around 16 inches tall. They're the perfect size to become a child's favorite stuffed friend with plenty of opportunities for creative color choices to personalize each pattern.
Whether you're crocheting a forever friend for yourself, a child, or a new baby, these adorable animals are just right for cuddles!
- 6 crochet amigurumi animal patterns for big fluffy friends
- Animals include a sheep, a llama, a penguin, an owl, a hedgehog, and a goat
- Finished critters sit ~16.5in (42cm) tall
- Appropriate for advanced beginner crocheters who are ready to work in rounds with amigurumi
- Learn new techniques with twisted fringe, the crocodile stitch, the loop stitch, and bobble stitches; stitches that aren't normally used in amigurumi but make for a more interesting, textured toy
- All patterns are worked in size 5, bulky weight yarn and a J-10 (6mm) hook, so they are quick to make
- US crochet terminology
- Full color photos of finished projects
- 8.5in x 11in pages make it easy to read written instructions
- Written and designed by humans, for humans!"
Sally the Sheep features the Twisted Fringe Single Crochet - I've seen this done as a decorative edge on a blanket, but this is such a clever use of it! Then, with Luke the Llama and Percy the Penguin, you get to try the Loop Stitch.
Flapper the Owl uses the Crocodile Stitch as feathers - perfect! And Hatch the Hedgehog features simple chain loops to great effect. Finally, Gus the Goat brings a bunch of bobbles to the party!
There is a short stitch guide in the back, but this book is all about the patterns. The instructions are written out in standard US English format, and you'll find some great tips inside as well! I see lots of gifts being made from !
Get your own copy of Textured Huggable Amigurumi today!
Order your own copy of this book on Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookseller! It's releasing August 18 - today! - so you'll get it hot off the presses! And don't miss Kristi's other titles (way too many to show here), including the one we most recently reviewed, Arctic Amigurumi!
Textured Huggable Amigurumi Giveaway
Giveaway is open in the US and Canada. The giveaway ends September 15, 2026, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Kingsumo form below. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.
One winner will receive a paperback copy of courtesy of Stackpole Books. They will be notified by email.
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