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Always Available Amigurumi Tutorials and Patterns

Amigurumi is the Japanese name for small crocheted toys or sculptures. Just about anyone can pick up this fun craft as a low-cost, easy to complete hobby. Amigurumi make great gifts for holidays and birthdays. Below is just a small sample of the Amigurumi how-to tutorials and patterns available in the library's collection with no wait. All Creative Bug video tutorials have downloadable patterns and supply lists. Use the screen shot feature on your favorite device to capture details from eBooks on hoopla or the Libby app. Make sure to log in from a library web page - all items below are available for FREE with your FCLS library card or CLASS PASS login. If you have forgotten your library card PIN/password, the default is CHANGEME. Log in to the library website to change your PIN/password or ask for help at the top of this page. Make sure to log in from a library web page - all Creative Bug classes are free from Fulton County Library System. If you find yourself redirected to pay for any class, clear your browser cache and start over from this list or https://www.fulcolibrary.org/resource/creative-bug/ . If you still have difficulty accessing this or any other content, visit https://afpls.libanswers.com/ .

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  • Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion

    21 Easy Projects to Celebrate Life's Happy Moments

    Tiu, Justine,
    The Woobles are popular craft kits - get the instructions and material lists for twenty-one of their most popular products for free with this one library download. Learn to crochet using yarn unraveled from an old sweater or picked up from…
    eBook[United States] : Weldon Owen, 2022. — EBOOK
  • Beginner level. Duration: 1 hour. The basics of crochet are covered in this video from Creative Bug, making it the perfect project for a beginner! Downloadable PDFs of written instructions and a materials list available.
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • Knot Bad Amigurumi

    Learn Crochet Stitches & Techniques to Create Cute Creatures With 25 Easy Patterns

    Green-Hite, Vincent,
    If you don't want to download the individual instruction and materials lists for the Creative Bug tutorials on this list, download this eBook, which includes them all and more! Available with no wait on hoopla.
    eBook[United States] : Quarry Books, 2022. — EBOOK
  • Intermediate level. Duration:1 hour 4 min. Learn how to make a magic ring, work the single crochet stitch, increase, and invisible decrease. Plus, you'll get all of Vincent's tips for sewing a toy together and stuffing it smoothly.
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • Kawaii Crochet

    40 Super Cute Crochet Patterns for Adorable Amigurumi

    Bradley, Melissa
    Skip to the "Techniques" section at the end of this book for help deciphering patterns! This book is perfect for beginner to intermediate level crafters, and will help those seeking to level up and learn how to read more advanced patterns.…
    eBookNew York : David & Charles, 2021. — EBOOK
  • Beginner Level. Duration: 4 min 5 sec. If you've tried to change colors while crocheting in the round, only to encounter a color transition that looks like a jagged staircase rather than a smooth stripe, this tutorial will show you his…
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • There may be a bit of a wait for this instruction eBook, as it is available on Overdrive and the Libby app! Add this title to your holds list and download even more beginner level patterns for perfect stocking stuffers and birthday gifts.
    eBookNew York : Harper Design, 2017. — EBOOK
  • Use this multi-part class series to fill up someone's play kitchen OR just to fill up your own centerpiece! Classes include potatoes, strawberries, blueberries, radishes, apples, eggplants, watermelons, broccoli, tomatoes, and pineapples!…
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • Irene Strange's Curious Crochet Creatures

    Amazing Amigurumi Patterns for Wonderfully Weird Animals

    Strange, Irene,
    This is an intermediate to advanced level instruction/pattern book, containing seventeen unusual patterns, a glossary, and some tips on finishing. Available with no wait on hoopla.
    eBook[United States] : David & Charles, 2022. — EBOOK
  • Intermediate level. Duration: 1 hour. If you struggle with stuffing your amigurumi, watch this video! Rockets also make cute clutch toys for small people. Downloadable PDFs of written instructions and a materials list available.
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • Crochet Zodiac Dolls

    Stitch the Horoscope With Astrological Amigurumi

    Mitrani, Carla,
    This intermediate level book is another good volume for learning to read more advanced patterns. Available with no wait on hoopla.
    eBook[United States] : David & Charles, 2022. — EBOOK
  • Intermediate level. Duration: 1 hour. In this project, you'll work in front loops, back loops, crochet tiny flowers, and use a latch technique for adding soft, yarny cactus needles that are friendly for all fingers. This project is a great…
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • Kawaii Crochet Garden

    40 Super Cute Amigurumi Patterns for Plants and More

    Bradley, Melissa,
    Skip to the "Techniques" section at the end for help deciphering patterns! This book is perfect for beginner to intermediate level crafters, with forty patterns at different levels represented, clear instructions, an a great glossary. This…
    eBook[United States] : David & Charles, 2022. — EBOOK
  • Glue 102

    Working With Fibers

    Chan, Twinkie,
    All levels. Duration: 34 min 52 sec. Sometimes adding a little sparkle by gluing a notion to your amigurumi is needed to finish off a project. Here, an artist explains how to attaching porous and non-porous materials to fiber, how to work…
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • Amigurumi Crochet

    Farm and Forest Animals

    Rask, Kristen
    This is a great intermediate pattern book that will assist in learning how to read more advanced amigurumi and crochet patterns. Twenty-six patterns are included. Available with no wait on hoopla.
    eBookBeverly : becker&mayer! books ISBN, 2020. — EBOOK
  • Intermediate level. Duration: 1 hour. Scale up your crocheted creatures with this Sloth doll!
    Streaming VideoSan Francisco : Creativebug.com, 2020. — EVIDEO
  • This eMagazine is great for inspiration for more advanced makers! Check out every issue using Overdrive and the Libby app.
    Online MagazineCleveland : Scala BV, 2023. — EMAGAZINE
  • This book is for intermediate to advanced amigurumi makers. Add a little fun to your home decor with these 8 modern amigurumi designs. Each design is made using Premier Yarns Anti-Pilling DK-weight yarn and a size D/3/3.25mm hook. Designs…
    eBook[United States] : Annie's, 2021. — EBOOK
  • For projects sure to wow, try this always available back issue of Amigurumi magazine. This particular issue was so popular, we've kept it always available on Overdrive and the Libby app.
    Online MagazineCleveland : Immediate Media Company London Limited. — EMAGAZINE
  • Amigurumi Style Crochet

    Make Betty & Bert and Dress Them in Vintage Inspired Crochet Doll's Clothes and Accessories

    Medus, Cara,
    This advanced level instruction and pattern book introduces Betty, an internally jointed doll, and her 1950's style wardrobe! Available with no wait on hoopla.
    eBook[United States] : Pen & Sword Books, 2020. — EBOOK