Absolutely adorable. Cute character ideas. Lots of instructions. I think some of them could be confusing so not something I would buy a novice, but I think it’s a lovely gift for seasoned crochet enthusiasts.

This is a true treasure if you enjoy amigurumi and crochet! I've always loved making animals out of crochet, and this book is a great addition to my library. It is nothing short of brilliant how Jade reduces the complexity of creating over 100 distinct animals with a few adaptable designs. The detailed instructions and QR codes that connect to video demonstrations make it simple to follow along and get those charming outcomes, regardless of skill level.

So many cute patterns! I love the variety of designs and I will often be coming back to this book when I feel like making a new lovey for my son or as a gift. Easy to follow instructions and lots of pictures to make constructing the animals as easy as possible!

When I develop a new skill, I always gain new courage and confidence. Sometimes it will help me to override anxiety and feel empowered. It was long time ago I learning crochet and specifically make doll from this technique, and would never forget about the process.

The book such as Amigurumi Friends which provide beginner friendly tutorial and mixed match body part to make infinity poses are valuable. The shapes actually basic and the instructions are easy to follow. The designer author also provide QR codes linked for the reader who prefer study tutorial from video.
From one book readers should capable to produce whole zoo, woodland, farm and fantasy animals. I would love to recommend this book to fellow crochet community.

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I really enjoyed this book! The pictures and graphics are very attention grabbing and make it easy to picture what you are making. All of the ideas in here looks great and I will definitely have fun trying my hand at making a few! I'm so happy I discovered this book and will be buying a physical copy.

This book features very detailed pictures of tools, a variety of stitches, and 20 cute/easy patterns. It also highlights different body poses that you could mix and match for more than 20 basic patterns. I am looking forward to working my way through these patterns and their variations.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry | Quarry Books for an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest opinion. I also bought a copy of this book for my personal library.

With the popularity of amigurumi on the rise, books that can appeal to beginners are highly sought-out, and this book will not disappoint. With step-by-step instructions that include photos, QR codes to videos, and lots of ideas for how to make your crochet creation your own unique piece, this book give you lots of options to win as a beginner or experienced amigurumi.

This is such a fun book! I just got into making amigurumi and this book helped me. My favourite pattern is the bunny and I made it using a thread and it turned out so cute! The instructions are clear and easy to follow, too. Highly recommended!

Really good! Not sure if the easy description is true but that may be down to my skill level as a beginner. Lovely characters can't wait to continue to work on them!

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

The best way to review a crochet book, is to try making the craft inside. After one try, I can say that this book had most of the essential need of making an amigurumi. Having learnt how to crochet one year ago, the plushie that I made according to this book is so cute, and not that hard to follow. Still have to manage all the stitching together, but overall, with practice, you can create cute animals with 5 different poses following the instruction of this book.

This is such a cute book with plenty of designs inside to keep you busy for ages! They are well presented and easy to follow instructions. Brilliant for a crocheter to get through.

Patterns are great and so cute!! Love this book.

The ability to combine many different parts to make different animals was such a fun idea. I especially love how there are different poses for each animal as well.

This is a great book of crochet patterns. Although I did not have the chance to actually make something before the galley expired, I did read through the entire book and the instructions and photos seemed very clear and easy to follow. I also like how this provides tips and options for customizing your creations: there are numerous sections for different body styles so you're not stuck making each piece exactly the same way. This is accessible enough for beginners but I think it would also provide value to someone more experienced with crochet. I will definitely be purchasing a copy of this for myself.

Wonderful book full of great and imaginative characters. I found the instructions to be well written and easy to follow. The basic patterns and variations/customizations make for endless possibilities. This is a must have for crochet fans!

Amigurumi Friends by Jade Gauthier-Boutin; 20 Easy Patterns to Create 100+ Adorable Custom Crochet Critters was so cute and great to create. I just loved this book and ended up making so many of these for my great nieces and great nephews. The patterns were so easy to follow with great illustrations and clear instructions from start to finish which made them a joy to make. Especially to see my crochet creations come alive in my great niece and great nephews hands!

Wonderful. I highly recommend this book.

Amigurumi Friends: 20 Easy Patterns to Create 100+ Adorable Custom Crochet Critters - Explore Infinite Possibilities with Shapes, Colors, Details, and Yarns

This book is full of cute patterns. It also gives guidance on customizing and creating your own Amigurumi. I’ve been crocheting for years but recently started creating Amigurumi. There is plenty of detail to help beginners. I enjoyed it so much I purchased a copy for my personal library.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Thank you netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

The patterns in this book were so cute and easy to make. I love how she take basic patterns for the head and body and taught us how to customize it to create so many different animals.

I haven’t gotten a chance to officially try any of the patterns, but I’m already loving how beginner-friendly and readable this is! I can’t wait to make some little critters.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this eARC.

Amigurumi Friends offers 20 patterns with a wealth of tips and tricks to help amigurumi crocheters to create customized amigurumi.

Up to this point, I had pretty much only made amigurumi based on specific patterns. I had no concept of how certain shapes are built, and I certainly had no idea how I would ever go about starting my own amigurumi without a specific pattern. However, Amigurumi Friends has opened a whole new world for me. Though I’m still new, I feel incredibly empowered now to make my own unique plushies. I’ve already put this to use making some animals for my cousins’ new babies, and I’m looking forward to making more.

Amigurumi Friends’ a la carte pattern style was incredibly interesting and fresh, and these basic pattern elements are ones I am confident I will be coming back to again and again on my amigurumi journey. I’d highly recommend it for anyone who is new to the craft and wants to feel empowered to branch out and create unique pieces.

Amigurumi Friends is an adorable guide to crocheting 20 base forms with variations and tutorials by Jade Gauthier-Boutin. Due out 18th June 2024 from Quarto on their Quarry imprint, it's 144 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

The book is logically laid out and beginner accessible. The graphics are appealing and clear. The book is lavishly illustrated and the photography is very detailed and taken at close range. The book has a short introduction including the stitches used. The author/publisher have included QR codes throughout which link to supplementary content including videos showing the techniques used.

There are two main parts. The first section includes a fairly thorough intro to crochet and tools and supplies. The general tutorial for the basic shapes and common features for all the projects follow the introductory chapters. The specific tutorials are broken down into head and body variations.

The following chapters include the specific tutorials grouped thematically: zoo, woodland friends, farm animals, and fantasy/dinosaur friends to crochet. The end of the book contains some really useful tips from the author showing her own design process, and giving lots of tips for customization and embellishments.
Well done and a nice selection of patterns which are fundamentally different from one another, giving the reader a broad platform for creating alternative amigurumi and for customization.

Five stars. Well worth a read for crochet interested readers. The dolls are very cute, and most are quite small and quick to finish.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.