{"product_id":"adorable-amigurumi-christmas-isbn-9781800924161","title":"Adorable Amigurumi Christmas","description":"\u003cb\u003eCreate 10 enchanting amigurumi characters, including Santa Claus and a sack full of gifts, playful elves, a festive Christmas train, plus angels, polar bears and snowmen!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith a complete techniques guide, clear written patterns and helpful photos at every stage, this super-cute, beginner-friendly book makes it easy to crochet with confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew from popular designer Khuc Cay, whose distinctive style has earned her hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide comes this heartwarming collection of festive friends! Meet Anna and her precious kitten Chi, full of excitement and ready to hang up their stockings; Alex, the gingerbread man, a champion gift-wrapper; and Leon, the polar bear who helps deliver letters to Santa Claus – all ready to come to life on your crochet hook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect even for complete beginners, the book contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea \u003cb\u003ecomplete crochet introduction\u003c\/b\u003e with photographed step-by-step instructions for every technique needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclear written patterns, packed with \u003cb\u003ework-in-progress photographs\u003c\/b\u003e so that you can easily check your progress as you crochet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 adorable amigurumi projects\u003c\/b\u003e, all of which make perfect stash-busters and use only small amounts of yarn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re an experienced maker or just beginning your crochet journey, this magical collection is perfect for crafting a host of festive friends that will delight any child, young or old and will become part of your family’s festive traditions year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is a translation from French by popular amigurumi author Khuc Cay (@lespetitesmainsdekhuccay).\u003c\/i\u003eWHAT YOU NEED\u003cbr\u003eYARN: Crochet yarn; Embroidery thread; HOOKS; SAFETY EYES; POMPOM MAKER; BASIC KIT; Yarn needle; Stitch marker; Stuffing; Blusher and a paintbrush; Round-headed pins; Scissors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCROCHET TECHNIQUES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSTITCHES: Chain stitch (ch); Slip stitch (sl st); Double crochet (dc); Half-treble (htr); Treble (tr); Double treble (dtr); Popcorn stitch (PC); Increase (inc); Decrease (dec)\u003cbr\u003eGENERAL TECHNIQUES: Making an adjustable ring; Working spiral rounds; Working joined rounds; Working around a foundation chain; Working in rows; Working into the front and back loops; Differentiating the inside and outside; Adapting the final size; Changing colour or yarn; Joining two identical parts; Attaching yarn to the front loop; Cutting the yarn to fasten off; Making an invisible join; Weaving in yarn ends; Tying off the remaining stitches; Sewing pieces together\u003cbr\u003eEMBROIDERY STITCHES: Straight stitch; French knots\u003cbr\u003eHOW TO READ MY PATTERNS: Abbreviations and symbols; Instructions; \u003cbr\u003eLEON THE POLAR BEAR ; ALEX THE GINGERBREAD MAN ; THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN ; BOY ELVES ; GIRL ELVES ; SANTA CLAUS AND HIS SACK ; ANNA THE LITTLE GIRL ; CHI THE KITTEN AND THE STOCKINGS ; CARO AND TOMA THE SNOWMEN ; THE CHRISTMAS ANGELKhuc Cay (Hoang Thi Ngoc Anh) is a Vietnamese crochet designer and illustrator based in south-west France. Inspired by her daughter and her cultural roots, she creates charming, characterful amigurumi that have captured the hearts of crafters around the world. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eSweet Crochet Friends\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSweet Crochet Animals\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Adorable Monsters of Khuc Cay\u003c\/i\u003e (French), and \u003ci\u003eWonderful World of Amigurumi\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eFollow her on Instagram @lespetitesmainsdekhuccay – where she has 223,000 followers – and Facebook @KHUC CAY (37,000 followers).","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232908816613,"sku":"NP9781800924161","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781800924161.jpg?v=1773168103","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/adorable-amigurumi-christmas-isbn-9781800924161","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}