Amigurumi Book Tag

[@acraftyseason1007]

Remember all these people you watch have been making amigurumi for years. We all started somewhere. I made my first amigurumi from Ana Paula rimoli's book amigurumi world. I made the penguin, and he is completely inside out. But I love him because he was the beginning of my ami journey. 20 years later and I still love it. I recommend Ana Paula rimoli. She is great for a beginner and she uses felt for faces so you don't have to stress too much over faces at first. Don't give up. Each toy gets better and my daughter says flaws give character and personality. And let me tell you she has a lot of homemade toys with personality 🤣. Thanks for showing us your books🥰

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thanks for the advice. I think I will try something from that book next.

[@savannahhostetler8283]

I highly recommend continuing with Edwards Menagerie. I have made several of her patterns while I was learning and I found them to be a very good way to learn. They get more difficult the farther you go in the book, which was great for expanding confidence and skills. On top of that, she has a KZbin channel dedicated to helping with the stitches she uses. Her videos helped me with the lamb fur, the elephant tail, etc…

[@michellesmakery6829]

I rreally want to make more from this book but I have lent it to my boss. I might get a different one of hers or see if I can get it out of the library. Thanks for watching.

[@jonettedecamp408]

I love Edwards Menagerie as I too have made several animals and they have all turned out darling. I'm pretty picky about "what" I give as gifts and Edwards animals are ones I proudly gift.

[@michellesmakery6829]

@@jonettedecamp408 I will be attempting more when I get my book back.

[@MsSnailspace]

i think most crafters are guilty of "good intentions" buys! your elephant is adorable ...i think with practice you can do it!!! xo

[@occhoppers]

You did a wonderful job on the elephant! Don’t give up, you’ll get there. I have that book and haven’t made anything out of it yet lol 🤦🏻‍♀️ I went through my tiny book collection and realized I haven’t made hardly anything out of em lol but their there when I need em 😉love your video ❤

[@growinginthewordofgod8839]

Your book collection is beautiful! Thankyou for sharing! I think everyone's first amigurumi pieces are wonky as they learn little tips and tricks along the way to make them better. Mine still come out slightly off and it is so frustrating because I followed the pattern to a T. But I think it takes years of practice and learning to get those perfect, beautiful pieces. I can tell by your elephant that you can indeed do amigurumi. Don't be so hard on yourself!

[@gildawilliams2090]

Your candor and honesty is delightful! Roadkill made me spray my tea across the room 😂

[@michellesmakery6829]

Oh dear, I hope you didn't make too much mess. lol

[@marshmellowtwist]

Nice collection of books. Your elephant is cute. I always wanted to do amigurumi, but I don't think I'd be successful. The creations are adorable though. I crocheted a blanket for my nephew once.... in 1998. lol.

[@michellesmakery6829]

The elephant is the first and only one I have made that has even slightly resembled what it was supposed to.

[@tahaniplays]

Nice books u got love them all, some are the first for me to see, and see u made an elephant his cute so can do it it just needs us to practice and practice and we will do them💓♥️

[@SuzKnits]

I really like the Elephant you made!. Nice to see your books, they do have some very cute patterns in them, hope you can make some more that you are happier with. I second the suggestion of Sharon Ojala patterns which I saw someone else mentioned. I made her Dress Me Bunny as my first amigurumi and I learnt a lot from her pattern and matching tutorial.

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thanks, I am going to try.

[@cathytimbs7479]

Wow! You have an interesting variety of books, magazines, etc! Many I have not seen before, however some of the pics do look similar to some i cluded in books I have! Thanks for sharing!

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thanks Cathy, I just got 4 more after watching all the videos.

[@cathytimbs7479]

The elephant is adorable! I would encourage you to tackle the amigurumi again! Perhaps you might try going down in hook size, just so the yarn doesn’t jump off your hook, it will work. And that gives a bit more dense fabric, that may make a difference and just feel nicer. Also, there are tutorials for different techniques used in amigurumi, like sewing on limbs, or finishing faces, keeping stitch count accurate, or whatever you are dreading to tackle! I understand the anguish but really amigurumi is really very forgiving! No one else knows if you have skipped a few stitches here or there, or sewn an ear on crooked! There is always a kid out there who would treasure the items you make.

[@leeloocarson]

Don't give up. I kept going til one day it made sense. Your elephant looks good!!! 😊😊😊😊

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thanks, I just made a mouse and am happy with that so will choose something just a little harder next time.

[@Jennyshobbies]

I too did the book tag and understand totally about having books that I've done no patterns from. I only have two of the books you showed but plenty others. You made me laugh with your delivery of not having done patterns in the books. Anyhow, I just subscribed.

[@michellesmakery6829]

Welcome to my channel.

[@ericnlisa4Christ]

You can do it!! Try the Bunny out of Edward’s Menagerie. I have the Cute Crochet Animals one and they are also cute and pretty simple but I don’t like the way she attaches the ears so I would suggest just sewing them on

[@SigalAlon]

You've got quite the collection there and some of them really unique. Try making one which is your favorite with the least amount of parts required. Then use a worsted weight or even a thicker yarn to make it. Once you get the hang of it, you can switch to smaller yarns and more intricate/complex patterns.

[@michellesmakery6829]

Great advice, thank you.

[@JacqsieRae]

You will use your books. I bought alot of my books this year...and haven't had time to use them yet...but you can bet your butt...when im done remodeling my home... I'll be using them all.... that are staring at me on my shelf. ,👀 I did just order the Cute crochet animals book...n ya that pic with the bunny holding the cute granny square bag...i couldnt help myself....lol plus i got it for $12.00. i may have to make her right stinkin away!

[@michellesmakery6829]

That bunny is gorgeous, I will make her one day but I have decided to start small and simple and work my way up to the cuter more complicated ones. I have started a mouse.

[@arlishicks3687]

Keep going! It gets easier!

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thank you, I will.

[@TattooedYarn]

I like your elephant. I can't do to many amigurumi, arthritis. You have a vast library. Your intentions behind the purchase mean something.

[@michellesmakery6829]

thank you

[@bethmussig4371]

I call all my lovely amigurumi books, my feel better books. Yes, l believe you have 2 books the same. I think you put it aside to make some goodness, the book had a yellow cardigan on back cover and 2 bears, boy and a girl on front. Don't feel bad l brought 3 x 1 metres of fabric in one day l was doing a class. I found the happy fabric when l got home. To this day l still love the scrap of fabric left over, 3 metres l believe. Purchased roughly 15 years ago. Laugh with me not at me. Cheers Beth

[@michellesmakery6829]

I am going to try and work my way through the books slowly, I want to make at least one thing from each. I keep wanting to buy more feel better books.

[@bethmussig4371]

Amazon has just delivered Harry Potter Crochet Book. There is not one thing in this book l don't want to make and to top that off l know who the recipient would be. I am encouraging you to continue trying your hand at amigurumi. Use larger hook and yarn, the end product is still damn cute. Llama Mama Kayla on KZbin makes all her amigurumi using larger hook and yarn. She is so inspirational. Cheers Beth

[@michellesmakery6829]

@@bethmussig4371 yes Llama mama kayla is very inspiring.

[@michellesmakery6829]

@@bethmussig4371 One day I hope to be able to get that book and make stuff from it.

[@sharakirkby2744]

The elephant is good, you can do it. Try Amigurumi circus, bright and has a fabulous ball and elephant! Doing the circus ball will improve your skill which seems good to me. You’ll love the patterns but there’s a lot of pieces in some of them. Pick and choose to your liking including the colours.

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thank you.

[@neri1707]

Your elephant is adorable, you can do it, is just practice, practice. My first one looked like road kill too but over the years i have gotten better ☺️ don't give up 😃

[@michellesmakery6829]

thank you, I have started a mouse.

[@neri1707]

@Michelle's Makery awesome. Can't wait to see it. And thanks for sharing your books. I added a couple of them to my wishlist too 😄

[@ferhatahmad6505]

Hi am a new Amigrumi crochet but i haven't got any books but the books are very exspencive and i don't want to buy books because i think its a wasted of money if i like one pattern 🤔😔love to get your books 😊

[@craftycleggscreations]

New subscriber from the uk. I’m a big crocheter of amigurumi,I just love creating a creature. Keep practicing, honestly it took me years but I got there in the end. Thank you so much for your amigurumi book tour. I’m also a big big fan of Kerry lord ( Toft ) Your elephant is lovely, I do find Toft patterns easy to follow, maybe have a go at another Toft creations. Head over to my channel and check out my choice of books, maybe you’ll get a little inspiration there. Lovely to meet you Jeanette.

[@michellesmakery6829]

Hi Jeanette, I do plan on making more toft patterns but lent the book to my boss. I know I just need to persevere , I will keep trying. Thanks for subscribing.

[@GloriaCraftsHaulsmore]

Nice share

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thank you

[@tahaniplays]

Chose the simplest at first💓

[@YarnjoyPodcast]

Hey Michelle! Loved seeing all your books. I really like Sharon Ojala's Little Bigfoot characters tutorials. She does a great job going with you step by step in making them. I think they are really good for beginner amigurumi makers. Here is a link to her Bigfoot Teddy Bear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqWkfmx7bNamfpI

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thanks Terri

[@GingerCatCrochet]

I actually started with the Simply Crochet leaflets. I did the dinosaurs. Zoomigurumi are easy to follow. There's no easy route, though, as others have said. Practice and practice again. @craftablyeverafter has a tutorial for her Buddy Bear. Follow that and you can't go wrong.

[@michellesmakery6829]

Thanks Pamela. I will give the buddy bear a try.