Review of Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting.

Good for beginners, very cute designs.

I like that it shows UK and US Hook Sizes and goes in depth about what yarn you need to use.

Overall, a lovely book for crochet lovers.

How cute are these patterns? So cute, oh my gosh. I picked this up for the fox, but imagine my surprise when I got to the last pattern in the book and it was a capybara! I love the attention to detail and explanations of different stitch methods. I’ve made quite a few amigurumi in my time and i think I’ve still learned from the tutorial section. It was clear, concise, and I can’t wait tonstart trying the actual patterns. They appear to be well written and easy to follow, with just the right balance of photos to not be overwhelming.

Thank you Cider Mill Press for granting me an ARC! All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher.

I love this book! The intro is great! It starts with UK vs. US hook sizes, suggest tools & yarn, includes easy to follow video and picture instructions - everything you need for a solid foundation before jumping into the patterns. Patterns are also well thought out and easy to follow.

I enjoyed reading Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading and being creative!

Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting is a brightly colored and sweet craft book filled with 25 critters you can crochet yourself.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five out of five!
This book provides step-by-step instructions that are very detailed and the pictures are bright and colorful. The patterns start at beginner and make their way up to advanced. These are fantastic and Ting did a great job!

This is a delightful book!

A variety of exciting crochet patterns, all with excellent instructions and very clear photographs.

The book progresses from easy patterns for beginners, through to more complex patterns for experienced crocheters.

The creatures featured are all very fun, and appealing.

Although not intended for beginning crocheters, this is appropriate for anyone ready to tackle amigurumi. The patterns seemed simple (although were a bit repetitive-- a lot of hay is made from the bird pattern, which mainly uses color variations to bulk out the book with "different" patterns. The basic instructions have a lot of photos but the quality of these seemed varied, with a few arrows looking like they were added freehand in a Paint program. They are generally adequate for someone who already knows the basics and needs a reminder, or is ready to progress to the more 3D-useful stitches. The author promotes her own website and other tie-ins a little much; a book can just be a book without also trying to monetize a related Insta thing.

eARC from NetGalley.

Amigurumi Critters is a cute and easy to follow crochet pattern book. As a beginner, I can't tackle complicated patterns just yet, but I had a lot of fun trying out the designs. I'll definitely try more patterns. Thanks to Netgalley and Cider Mill Press for the early copy.

I thought the patterns were cute! I would agree that this book is for those with intermediate crochet skills. I felt like a beginner because I struggled with the magic ring for a bit, but I thought the pattern I tried was straightforward and easy to follow. I thought the tips at the beginning of the book were helpful, and overall I found the book very approachable. This gives me something to practice and strive to be able to complete!

Thank you to NetGalley and Cider Hill Press for the ARC!

As a beginner, I was excited to try these patterns, and was especially appreciative of the offer to watch Ting's YouTube videos. For a visual learner, that would be great! However, some of the instructions in the book were a bit confusing. For example, the Magic Circle in Techniques: in step 1, it explicitly says "with your NONDOMINANT palm..." but in the rest of the steps the instructions don't specify which hand to use making it confusing for a beginner.

Otherwise, the book is great! Super fun projects, adorable designs, and (mostly) easy-to-follow instructions. I can't wait to master the basics so I can start creating my own little critters!

A super creative, expressive and easy to understand crochet amigurumi book! I will for sure be bringing some of these characters to life! The instructions are accompanied with effective photos and is easy to understand.

As a person who has experience with Amigurumi and crocheting I think I would be able to follow all of these patterns! I learned about about the difference between yarn over and yarn under- the photos are very helpful. I think my first creation will be Samsun and Scout the spiders! Super cute, and well written!

As someone who fell in love with Woobles, Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting hits every mark. The patterns are not only adorable but also incredibly easy to follow—even for those just starting out. The instructions are clear, the visuals are helpful, and each project feels achievable while still being fun and creative.

Amy Ting has a real talent for making amigurumi accessible without sacrificing charm or quality. Every critter in this book is something you'd be proud to display or gift. Whether you're new to crocheting plushies or looking to expand your collection beyond kits, this book is a total win.

Highly recommend to fellow Wooble lovers and amigurumi crafters of all levels! 🧶💛

I read "Amigurumi Critters" by Amy Ting on NetGalley! I would definitely purchase this book. All the patterns are adorable and the patterns have helpful techniques! I think even a beginner crocheter could follow these instructions.

These are so absolutely cute and the directions are easy to follow! I appreciate that every single one of the patterns have a difficulty level and explain next to the pattern before you start where you can find some of the specific starting magic circle or if it needs to be sewn, I do wish that all of the patterns had the matching QR code with them so you can watch the video with them but there is only a few that have it (currently)

Really lovely and clear pattern writing and accompanying photographs. I love how beginner friendly the patterns are (as a beginner). If you know the basics then you'll be able to make some of these cute critters!

Such. fun and exciting read. Full of very clear step by step instructions and cute makes. I love and appreciate that there were photos for each step which makes it so easy to progress through.

How adorable!
I love how each figure has a cute little name and storey!
Now I’d say if you’ve never crocheted a day in your life then this may not be for you but if you know a couple basic stitches you will be well away!
The lay out of instructions is perfect, very clear and precise and explained very well with pictures that show you what you need to be doing and how it should look.
All in all gorgeous characters, explained very well, definitely recommend!

Amigurumi Critters is such a lovely crochet book. The patterns are super cute. Especially, I love that there are QR codes that lead the reader to the videos. If you like crochet, definitely look at this book. Thanks to NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

This book is a total joy for anyone who loves crochet. The critters are absolutely adorable, and the patterns are clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. The step-by-step photos are super helpful, especially for visual learners.

While it’s great for beginners with some basic stitch knowledge, there’s a nice range of difficulty to grow your skills.

I can’t wait to give this a go, the cute koala is calling my name, and the frog is too!

A fun, accessible guide for making the cutest crochet creatures.

What a great book! Eye catching pictures, super cute designs, and easy to understand instructions. I love that the author has provided qr codes to videos. I can't wait to start my first project!