Very well written and informative. Super cute patterns and I know I will whipping some of these up!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

An excellent book for crochet addicts like me, or any level of expertise. The patterns are fun and very easy to follow. Amy Ting has given us a great way to use those partial skeins left after a large project while making toys that are welcomed by children and adults. This is a great addition to a pattern library or a gift to those learning the craft.

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

Amigurumi Critters is a bright, colourful, and absolutely adorable book of 25 animal crochet designs for different levels of ability. The book begins with the usual introduction and lists of tools, yarns, and equipment needed to create the animals within the book. It then goes on to teach and show the stitches used within the book and even shows the correct way to hold a crochet hook.
The instructions for each project are easy to follow with simple steps and clear, easy to understand photographs throughout the book. The book builds up from beginner to more advanced as you go through it, and the animals are all so cute!

In "Amigurumi Critters" crochet enthusiasts will find great instructions and tips for crocheting beautiful animals. The level of difficulty is given for each pattern. There is something for everyone. Whether farm animals or sea creatures, the works of art inspire with their cuteness.
The patterns offer a quick and easy way to crochet a cute gift or a beautiful decoration.
Have fun!

Amigurumi Critters by Amy Ting of @curiouspapaya is a great crochet book! The instructions are easy for beginners and the critters are so cute! I really enjoyed making the mallard duck and cannot wait to make more (that fox is adorable!)

The book provided a large amount of basic information for beginner crocheters. The QR codes were also a nice touch. The variety of animals included was a good mix as was the varying degrees of difficulty. Overall this is a good crochet pattern book.

Love Love Love this book!!! I loved that at the beginning it gave a step by step picture tutorial on how to do certain stitches. The patterns were super easy to follow and the plushies came out so cute! If you are looking for a pattern that’s quick and cute then this is definitely the pattern book for you :)

First of all—these critters are adorable! I can already see myself making multiples for friends and family. The patterns are incredibly cute and inviting, but what truly sets this book apart is how beginner-friendly and thorough it is.

I really appreciated that it includes both U.S. and U.K. terminology for hooks and measurements. As someone who’s had to manually convert patterns before, this thoughtful detail made the process so much easier and more enjoyable.

The instructions are clear, well-structured, and anticipate the kinds of questions an intermediate beginner might have. I also loved the added bonus of linking to YouTube tutorials—sometimes a visual walkthrough makes all the difference.

Overall, this is a well-rounded, approachable, and charming guide to amigurumi. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in getting started but feeling unsure, or to those who want a collection of irresistibly cute projects to work on.

I thoroughly enjoyed this text and am looking forward to making some of these little friends on my own. The designs depicted here are the perfect size for small gifts and are easily adaptable for different hook sizes and color combinations, if desired. Amy Ting's writing has a welcoming, jaunty tone to it; her backstory of how she began crocheting and creating her blog and reassurances for those who may be unsure add to the book's appeal. (Shout out to my fellow knife hold enthusiasts!) There's an excellent ratio of pictures to instructions, and she includes them for each step of the process, from the body to the extremities to the details, which makes it easier for the reader to construct the final design. The text brackets throughout the design which show the number of stitches at the end of each round are also helpful for both beginners and experienced readers, as they help keep track of one's progress. The addition of video tutorials are also helpful. Ting took the time to ensure that all types of learners could find something useful in this book, and it shows.

As a side note, I'd love to know where the author gets her miniatures from! They add character to the amigurumi and enhance their backstories, and she's matched them all up perfectly. I would definitely purchase this for myself and for others, both those who are experienced in making amigurumi and those who are growing in their skills.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, Cider Mill Press, for this DRC in exchange for a fair and honest review. The thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

This book is filled with adorable amigurumi critters each with their own personality that really shines through. The designs are fun and approachable with clear instructions and additional photos for trickier steps as well as QR codes linking to video tutorials. Basic crochet knowledge is required to complete the projects in this book. The projects themselves are ordered by difficulty making the book easy to navigate for crocheters of different skill levels. Overall this book would make a fun and inspiring addition to your crochet book collection.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

5 stars-I have been a fan of the author as Curious Papyaya for about a year now. I purchased her lion pattern and it is now a favorite crochet in my classroom. I was excited to see a whole book of her patterns. She is a very detailed pattern writer and offers lots of pics to help you complete the steps. I can’t wait to make some of these patterns, especially the capybara.

I LOVE this book! The characters are adorable, and there's something for everyone. There's also different levels, so you can use these patterns if you are a beginner to intermediate. The patterns are easy to follow and the pictures support them. This is a MUST have if you like to crochet cute little animals. I think I'm going to try to sloths first!

Thank you Netgalley and Cider Mill Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for a honest review.

I love the variation of animals available to crochet in this book. They are all adorable! The patterns are clear, concise and often feature a QR code for a more in depth explanation for things beginners might need more help with as well as a vast array of pictures to show you what to do if you're lost.

I consider myself to be quite good at crochet after 10+ years so I tried one of the more "intermediate" patterns for a sea turtle. It was extremely easy to follow along with that if you know your stitches I think you could easily complete any pattern in this book which is a testament to the author and their clear instructions.

Cute beginner friendly patterns. Some bad graphic design choices made some of the contrast in text hard to read, but other wise a solid addition to a collection.

As an avid crocheter I found these tutorials very easy to follow and would absolutely purchase this myself! 10/10, no notes!

The patterns are very cute and simple.
The instructions are well written and easy to follow.
The techniques section is very useful for people who don't know how to crochet.

I love these little critters.
The angry chick is just so cute and the fox is adorable.
Adding blush to the cheeks of the amigurumi is a nice touch.

I really enjoy this book. The animals are all so cute and the patterns are easy to follow and understand

I'm a beginner/intermediate at crocheting so I was pretty excited to get to review this book. Amigurumi is a lot of fun and easier than people might think. Amy did a great job in keeping the patterns simple and easy to understand and follow. So far I have made one from the easier, one from the middle, and plan to make a harder one soon. My kids loved seeing the pictures to help them pick which they wanted me to make for them.

Thank you to Amy and NetGalley for the chance to review this!

I’ll admit it—I can’t crochet. Not even a chain stitch. But after flipping through Amigurumi Critters, I’ve never wanted to learn more in my life!

This book is absolutely packed with the cutest little creations I’ve ever seen. Every critter has its own personality, and the photos are so vibrant and detailed, I found myself grinning just turning the pages. I kept thinking, “Wait… I could actually make that?” Which is wild, because until now, crochet has always felt way too intimidating.

What I really appreciated was how approachable the instructions are. Amy Ting does a fantastic job of breaking things down clearly, without overwhelming a total beginner like me. She even includes helpful tips and explanations that make it feel possible to dive in, even if you’re starting from scratch.

Even though I haven’t made my first critter yet, I already feel inspired and motivated to pick up a hook and give it a try. This book doesn’t just teach—it encourages. And if I can figure it out, I know I’ll be surrounded by a whole crew of tiny yarn animals in no time! And the first ones will most definitely be Samson and Scout, the spiders!

If you’re curious about crochet, or just love the idea of crafting something adorable with your own hands, this book is the perfect place to start. Thank you, NetGalley!