Crocheting Patterns for Animals - 7 Best Books

Today, we’re going to cover crocheting patterns for animals. Don’t you just love those little crochet animals that mean so much to little kids (and also big ones!).

As far as we know, the craft of crocheting didn’t exist until around the 19th century, whereas knitting can be traced back to at least four centuries before crochet.

It all started in Ireland when the country was developing its successful lace industry.

The craft of crocheting became popular in the USA when the Irish immigrants arrived and soon made this craft a household activity loved by thousands.

After the second world war when people lived a more relaxing life the art of crocheting really took off and became a popular hobby.

Crochet enthusiasts enjoyed creating tablecloths, edgings for pillowcases, handkerchiefs and towels. Then, during the 1960s the craft of crocheting took a creative turn with creators being more ambitious and non-traditional.

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Nowadays, crochet garments and products are popular with new types of hooks and yarns being introduced for all hobbyists to enjoy.

If you’re a complete beginner to crochet check this tutorial from Instructables website.

OK, so now let’s check out the 7 best books to learn how to crochet toy animals.

They are easy to create and very economical. Especially when you consider how much conventional dolls and toys cost nowadays.

You can find out more about the Japanese art of Amigurumi here which is crocheting animal toys.

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If you’re a complete beginner to crochet I’ve included an instructional video from Hooked for Hope from Tiffany Hansen “How To Crochet A Stuffed Animal, Crocheted Stuffed Bunny, EASY, Steps for Beginners” under the Creative Commons sharing license.

Take a look!

1. Whimsical Stitches – Lauren Espy

Lauren Espy has created this unique Whimsical Stitches – a Modern Makers Book of Amigurumi Crochet Patterns book that is full of designs in the garden, down on the farm, at the aquarium and at the bakery.

She suggests you use them to brighten a room with flowers that won’t wilt, bring cheer to your table with colorful fruits that won’t attract flies, and add cuddly friends to a baby’s collection of favorite toys. Crocheting Patterns for Animals.
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2. Edward’s Menagerie – Kerry Lord

Yarn enthusiast Kerry Lord started to crochet 2 weeks before her baby Edward was born. Then during the next twelve months, her collection of 40 adorable crocheting patterns for animals grew week by week until Edward’s Menagerie was complete—with forty unique patterns. Take a look for yourself.
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3. Sweet Crochet – Sandrine Deveze

Author Sandrine Deveze’s crochet style is already made her famous with her devoted fans in France. Now, for the first time, her amigurumi pattern book Sweet Crochet is available in English.

Featuring 12 crocheting patterns for animals, all unique including the adorable little owls pattern is designed especially for beginners. You’ll also find a rabbit, a bird, a pear, a cat with a mustache, a series of woodland portraits.
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4. Crochet Cute Critters – 26 Easy Patterns

In case you didn’t know Amigurumi ― is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys. You may think it is intimidating, but the Crochet Cute Critter book keeps it easy and fun with complete guides that cover everything you need to know.

You can create crocheting patterns for animals that are huggable gifts for kids or grandkids or just looking to assemble your own plush menagerie, this is the book for you.
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5. Amigurumi Treasures – Erinna Lee

You’ll discover the 15 crocheting patterns for animals in the Amigurumi Treasures are adorable. What’s great is you can mix and match the kawaii accessories with the other characters, too.

Erinna shares a wealth of information in this book, so with a couple of stitches and some soft yarn, you’ll make your very own amigurumi treasure trove in no time!
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6. Edward’s Menagerie BIRDS – Kerry Lord

You may have noticed Kerry Lord is featured above with her runaway best seller Edward’s Menagerie. Now she has issued her new 40 soft toy patterns for crochet birds. Edward’s Menagerie BIRDS has arrived with 40 fine-feathered friends.

This includes a bashful Flamingo, Owl and Penguin, these unforgettable crochet birds are quick to make using a super soft yarn.
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7. Mabel Dunning & Co – Claire Gelder

Who doesn’t like adorable bunnies? Your kids (or you) can snuggle up with Mabel Bunny & Co plus her friends. These designs are oversized crocheted toys, perfect for giant cuddles and little hands.

Not just for children, they appeal to all and make great gifts. Mabel is about 70cm tall from head to paws. You will enjoy being able to crochet toy animals just like Mabel.
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Video Tutorial: How to Crochet a Stuffed Animal
(38.57 mins)

Shared under the Creative Commons License from Tiffany Hansen

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