This book contains extremely clear and clever crochet patterns to create your average small dog! Eerily life like and looking super soft, Shindo has provided a pathway to have miniature dogs everywhere. The patterns are extremely well thought out and easy to follow. There are many reference photos, and most importantly photos within the patterns to make sure that the crocheter gets each step correctly. However, this book may not be for beginners, if someone is determined, it would not be too difficult to follow the instructions. The patterns are written in words as well as visually via Xs to demonstrate a stitch, and O to represent a chain stitch. for example. I am very excited to recreate my own dog, although not a small dog, the patterns are easily adaptable to accommodate your own specific dog.

The designs in this books are so sweet and the instructions are very clearly presented. This style of crochet is quite unique in the amount of "fluff creation" required and I did struggle to get this right but with trial and error I will hopefully come closer to the dogs in the book!

"Crochet Your Own Dog" by Mieko Shindo is a delightful guide for crafting adorable crochet pups. The book provides easy-to-follow instructions, whether you prefer written instructions or graphs with a symbol key. For beginners, there's a stitch guide and clear UK and US terminology explanations.

The book features detailed information about each dog's coat, helping you achieve a realistic look. The images of the finished dogs are stunning and truly capture the essence of each breed.

With a table of contents and page numbers, it's easy to find the pattern you're looking for. The book includes instructions for making the body of the dog standing, sitting, or laying down, as well as general details about creating fur. Each step is accompanied by helpful images.

There are 14 different breeds to choose from, mostly small breeds, each with detailed instructions for crafting their unique features. The book also includes a list of basic crochet symbols and stitches in the back.

Whether you're a beginner or experienced crocheter, "Crochet Your Own Dog" offers a fun and rewarding experience, allowing you to create your favorite canine companions with ease.

Mieko makes crocheting these adorable pups easy. She gives you a bit of information of each dog's coat to help you achieve their unique look. With each pattern you a choice of using the written instruction or graph ( with symbol key) and has included many images to help you along the way. Even if you are just beginning there is a stitch guide in the back of the book along with UK and US terminology in the beginning to help you out as well. Happy crocheting!

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It’s pawfectly cute! A definite must try if you love crafts, crocheting and/or cute pups.

🐾 The beginning of the book features a cute photo shoot of all the fluffy little dogs the book will teach you to crochet.

🧶 It then goes into all the supplies needed, followed by a step-by-step pictorial process on how to stitch each body part, assemble them together based on your preferred pooch pose, graft and trim the fur, and add the eyes/nose.

🐩 The final section features a 5 page spread for each dog that details: tools and materials needed, yarn combination chart, construction steps with views of final product from front/back/side, crochet symbol keys, and grafting and finishing steps. There is also a handy reference page at the very end, for basic crochet symbols and stitching.

📸 What I love about this is the photography and selection of common indoor pups. The colors are easy to customize, and the instructions seem really clear. This is definitely worth owning if you love crafts.

📌 I hope to try one of these soon. When I do, I’ll post to my “I made it” shelf on GoodReads if you want to follow @sassylittlehippie for updates.

Thanks to NetGalley, Zakka Workshop, and Mormon Shindo for providing me with a complimentary ARC to review!

These are such cute dogs that you can make!!! The pictures of the finished dogs are amazing. They look like the real thing.

There is a table on contents with page numbers for easily finding what you need. There are detailed directions for making the body of the dog standing, sitting or laying down. Then there are general details about making the fur. There are pictures to go along with each step. There are 14 dogs that you can make from this book, mostly small breeds.

After that there are detailed directions for making each breed of dog, In the back of the book is a list of basic crochet symbols and stitches. I did not try to make a dog, but I think you could make one from the directions in the book.




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Absolutely adorable project ideas presented in a tidy, clear format. The projects are a bit more complex than the scope of my youth groups, but are exciting personal projects. I especially love the techniques for grafting fur to make the dogs look and feel realistically cute!

Very nice ! The models are very beautiful, the patterns are well detailed, but a little complex. Clearly not for beginners, but very well done

An absolute gem of a book. Clear, well laid out instructions, excellent photography and amazing end products. These designs are genuinely innovative - each dog can be made in a variety of poses and a variety of clever techniques used to give each dog an accurate and adorable look.

Great book with easy instructions for crocheting some cute pups! I liked that you could choose standing or lying down and enjoyed making these.

Adorable and perfect for a crochet beginner and dog lover like me. I am definitely going to try to alter one to fit a pug look.

I love to crochet and I love my dog so I was excited when I came across this book. I adored the photos of all the crochet dogs in this book, they looked very sweet. I could understand the patterns, but I feel a beginner would probably get a little overwhelmed. I would recommended this book to someone who has experience already in crocheting amigurumi or an adventurous crocheter.

Very cute and easy to understand instructions that are also relatively quick to implement.

My children tried it themselves and found it easy for them too.

Have fun trying!

I love to crochet and I love my dog so I was excited when I came across this book. I adored the photos of all the crochet dogs in this book, they were adorable. If I had all the supplies I'd love to try crocheting my dog. As for the patterns themselves I could understand them but I think a beginner would probably get overwhelmed. Personally, I would probably recommended this book to someone who has experience already in crocheting amigurumi.

While the dogs that they do have are very cute, unfortunately didnt have my dog and looks like alot of steps to learn otherwise!I would suggest more variety of dog rather than having two of each in different positions. or information on how to accomodate to make look like your dog (IE add longer ears to another type)

What a lovely book. This was a really good well laid out crochet book. Easy to follow step by step instructions and bright engaging pictures to go along side. I've done a few basic amigurumi toys before and although these seemed alot more advanced the instructions were clear to follow so i wasmt too overwhelmed. I would recommend this book for someone who had a bit of experience with crochet and amigurumi.

This book is a combination of two of my favourite things (dogs and crochet), so I had to request it <3 The images are beautiful and the patterns seem easy to follow, although they also look quite intricate and complex to make. I haven't had the chance to try them yet, but I'll try to make one of these adorable dogs when I have some free time.

Crochet Your Own Dog by Mieko Shindo is a delightful book that offers a collection of 14 lifelike amigurumi dog designs. The book guides readers through the process of creating realistic-looking dogs using basic amigurumi techniques. The designs are so lifelike that you might just mistake them for the real thing!

The book provides step-by-step instructions with both written and chart format, making it easy for anyone to follow along. The color photos are also very helpful and offer detailed guidance for creating the realistic features of the dogs. The designs are nearly life-size, which adds to their realistic appearance.

The book also offers a wide variety of small dog breeds to choose from, including Poodles, Papillons, Dachshunds, Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, Yorkies, Pomeranians, Maltese, and Bichon Frise. You can customize the yarn colors to match your favorite furry friend, and groom the fur with scissors and brushes until you achieve your desired look.

Crochet Your Own Dog is a fantastic book for both crochet enthusiasts and dog lovers. The designs are adorable and make for wonderful gifts for family and friends who adore dogs. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves to crochet or has a passion for dogs.

Basic crochet instructions lead into patterns for making 14 small dogs of various breeds. The basic body pattern is embellished with chunky yarn to make the dog fluffy. Interesting but not exciting.

The moment I saw this book I knew that I had to request it. How adorable are the dogs on the cover.
I held off from ordering because of the elephant in the room, I don't know how to crochet.
I have a medium dog so not one the super cute small breeds included here, but all dogs are appealing so eventually I couldn't say no. Plus this week I was having tea with a neighbour who was in the middle of crocheting a blanket. Which obviously meant that I too should crochet. The heavens had aligned. and were showing me a sign.

Crochet Your Own Dog" by Mieko Shindo is a delightful and challenging crochet book, perfect for those who love both crochet and dogs. The book features 14 patterns for creating lifelike amigurumi dogs, each meticulously detailed to capture the essence of different breeds. While the book offers clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, it is best suited for those with some experience in crochet and amigurumi. The unique aspect of these patterns is the creation of fur through yarn grafting, which adds realism but also complexity to the projects. For crochet enthusiasts looking for a rewarding challenge and adorable outcomes, this book is a delightful choice. However, beginners might find the detailed work and additional skills required a bit daunting. I'm saying that based on reading the patterns myself and thinking where do I start.

Overall, "Crochet Your Own Dog" is a beautiful blend of craft and artistry, offering a special way to create a lasting representation of a beloved pet or favourite breed​

All that said I'm still going to give it a go. I have ordered a crochet set, wish me luck!