Amigurumi Animals at work : 14 irresistibly cute animals to crochet

14 Irresistibly Cute Animals to CrochetAmigurumi Animals at Work brings together 14 delightful animal patterns from the designers at amigurumipatterns.net.The result of a challenge to create an animal in their work outfit, this volume features a mole who searches his underground tunnels to mine precious minerals, a lobster that escaped to become a chef, a beaver offering his services as a construction worker, and more!Each project features clear, concise, and easy-to-follow instructions along with superb full-colour photography, as well as a section that explains the basics of crochet so even beginners can join in the amigurumi fun. "Joke Vermeiren collects the most beautiful patterns from all over the world on her website www.amigurumipatterns.net. With more than 100,000 fans the site has grown into a community and a meeting place where crocheters and designers meet and exchange tips and patterns. She organized a competition for designers where they were challenged to create an animal in their work outfit. A mole who searches his underground tunnels to mine precious minerals? A beaver offering his services as a construction worker? A lobster that escaped from becoming a posh restaurant dinner to emerge as a chef? You cannot imagine anything crazier - the entire animal kingdom gets down to work! This book contains fourteen designs chosen from the original competition. Maybe you are making your very first amigurumi? Then don't worry. The book opens with a number of pages dedicated to explaining all the basics."--Page [4] of cover Amigurumi Animals at Work brings together 14 delightful animal patterns from the designers at amigurumipatterns.net. The result of a challenge to create an animal in their work outfit, this volume features a mole who searches his underground tunnels to mine precious minerals, a lobster that escaped to become a chef, a beaver offering his services as a construction worker, and more! Each project features clear, concise, and easy-to-follow instructions along with superb full-color photography, as well as a section that explains the basics of crochet so even beginners can join in the amigurumi fun. Amigurumi is the making of little crochet characters. Designers from all over the world help you surprise your friends and family with these engaging handmade gifts. The projects in this book cover all skill levels