Mini Amigurumi

156 Pages·2013·16.12 MB·English

by  Sara Scales

Mini
Amigurumi
SARA SCALES
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SARA SCALES
Mini Amigurumi
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First published 2013 by The publishers and author can accept no legal
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Reprinted 2013 A catalogue record for this book is available from
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Text © Sara Scales, 2013
Copyright in the Work © GMC Publications Ltd, 2013 Publisher Jonathan Bailey
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of this work has been asserted in accordance with Managing Art Editor Gilda Pacitti
the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, sections Design Chloë Alexander
77 and 78. Pattern Checker Jude Roust
Photographers Laurel Guilfoyle and Anthony Bailey
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Why we love mini Amigurumi
As a miniaturist, I am always on the lookout for the next item I can shrink – so when
crochet came into my life about five years ago, it was obvious where it would end up.
My first love with crochet is the art of Amigurumi; with its cute designs and simple
techniques, it is a must for any beginner to try.
It was not long before I decided to shrink my Amigurumi work down to what I like
to call ‘minigurumi’. At first it takes a bit of patience; you also need good eyesight, good
glasses or a magnifier if you feel it is needed. Your patience will pay off though, as soon
as you see your little creation come to life.
Originally my little characters and trinkets were designed for the dolls’ house arena,
but increasingly friends and family started to ask me to make them into jewellery
items and general gifts. This led me to rethink and experiment with some novelty ideas.
I am not an expert in jewellery-making, so my techniques are simple and at a level
that anyone can achieve. By using basic accessories, you can turn your mini Amigurumi
into a perfect gift – all you need is a little bit of imagination.
Now it is over to you – don’t forget the most important thing is to enjoy, relax
and love what you are doing.
Sara Scales
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Contents
1 Little bird 10 5 Piccolo piglet 26
2 Tiny ted 14 6 Fairy toadstool 30
3 Cute cupcake 18 7 Cool dude 34
4 Loopy lion 22 8 Frosted doughnut 38
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9 Kokeshi doll 42 13 Puppy love 58
10 Honey bee 46 14 Tom turtle 62
11 Funny bunny 50 15 Angel delight 66
12 Fortune cookie 54 16 Panda-monium 70
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17 Flutterby butterfly 74 21 Strawberry sensation 90
18 Polar penguin 78 22 Hoppy frog 94
19 Super snowman 82 23 Love heart 98
20 Pony pal 86 24 Baby bunting 102
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25 Cheeky chicks 106 29 Pumpkin Pete 122
26 Prima ballerina 110 30 Robin redbreast 126
27 Three little kittens 114 Techniques 131
Conversions/abbreviations 153
28 Wise owl 118 About the author/acknowledgements 154
Index 155
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This cute bird reminded me of a character from one
of my son’s favourite television shows. Make this chirpy
little chap for any bird-lovers you know.
Little bird
Finished size
Approx. ¾ x ¾in (2 x 2cm)
Materials
Anchor Pearl Cotton No 8, 100% cotton Toy stuffing
(89yd/81m per 10g ball) 2 black seed beads
1 x 10g ball of 128 light blue (A) Beading needle
1 x 10g ball of 410 dark blue (B) Large sewing needle
1 x 10g ball of 305 yellow (C) Black embroidery thread
1.00mm (UK4:US10) crochet hook Embroidery needle
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