Me too! I want them all🤣! I absolutely agree that the look of the book is important. I tend to really be attracted to anything published by meteor books. All of their books are so attractive and inspiring and well put together 🤗. I think it's an amazing that I have 59 amigurumi books, and there are still some books that you and everyone that have done this tag have inspired me to get. I love seeing everyone's collection. I too am a book snob 😉. We like our books to be attractive and we need to feel that it was worth the money for the book. Thin books feel like pamphlets. Pamphlets are not books🤣. That is the hardest question ever so I can't answer it🤣, but I can tell you the book that everyone freaks out over when I pull it out is the Pokémon crochet book. That book is a definite favorite and the patterns work up well. I can tell you my most treasured book in my collection. It is amigurumi world by Ana Paula Rimoli. She is an excellent beginner designer. I have since progressed from her style, but I love that book because it began this wonderful journey 20+ years ago😊. Thank you for showing us your book collection. It's so exciting to see what inspires us. 🥰
Hi Season 💕 Thank goodness I'm not the only book snob 😉 I appreciate the hard work going into writing patterns, but I also want to feel inspired! I am quite jealous of your 59 books 😅 But it's fantastic that we all have a love of crochet books 🥰 I really want to get the Pokemon book, and it might just be one of the next ones I buy.
Hi Cassandra! I'm an American who lived in South Africa in the garden route area for 33 years. I arrived there in 1984 when I was 26 and I came back in 2016. Boy did America change! Actually South africa was a very different place in 1984. I'm enjoying your channel!!
❤❤❤❤ i have been waiting for this You are blessed my friend. I think its cheaper to buy a book of patterns than spending approximately $4-$8 for each pattern on Etsy. Loved watching this video ❤ I would have to say PICAPAU as my fave too! My FAVORITE designer of all time though is on ETSY
I love having books as they do give a lot of inspiration (even the ones I've never used). And I agree, well worth the money for the amount of patterns you get 😁
My craft of choice is knitting. But I found this tag not long ago and I fell through the rabbit hole. Books and yarn are my loves. When you join the two, I'm lost. I presently have 21 amigurumi books, 8 are on the way to me and 12 are in my Amazon basket (for now!!!). I prefer the physical books because I tend to forget the digital ones. And I too am a snob. Unredeemable. I'm trying to make at least one pattern from each book. No books are going to stay unused. But, of course, I want to have all the books and I want to make all the patterns (several times). I have to say some of my favourite are French. There's a companion book to the Noel one (about la Mer) and I'm now making a doll from the book Les poupées de Lulu au crochet. This is an adorable book.
I absolutely love crochet books, and my collection is constantly growing! This tag has certainly revived the love for amigurumi books, and how fantastic they are ❤️
Hi Teresa 💖 That book is a favourite for so many people, that I really want to get it! I have made many patterns from Sarah Zimmerman's blog, so I am sure I will love the book.
I just purchased all three Pica Pau books. They will arrive next week, and I can barely wait to get reading and crocheting. I will make Cosmo Snail first. The books look wonderful, and I here only good things about the books. 😊
Hello, I really enjoyed your video! I appreciate your talking the time to give all the information you shared. Very helpful!! And you're so funny! Thank you!
@@oliab I would love to do more tutorials, but I don't think it would be a possibility with any patterns from other designers. But I would like to do some short tutorials on certain techniques used in amigurmi. Hopefully one day I will have a bit more time on my hands 😁❤️
I enjoyed your book review so much. I especially like that you have made things from so many of your books and could comment on the content. I am very guilty of purchasing amigurumi books but not making from them. Instead I purchase patterns from Etsy. I believe it is because I can read the pattern from my phone or iPad easily as opposed to trying to keep the book open to the correct page. My favorites are the same as yours, both #1 and #2. I have started collecting Zoomigurumi and have the first 10 thus far. But I prefer more complicated patterns when it comes to actually making them. I really enjoy your channel.
Thanks Deborah 🥰 I must admit that even if I have the actual book, such as the Pica Pau books, I also prefer to work from the ipad. I can zoom in, and I can move the page row by row as I work, instead of using sticky notes. But that won't stop me from buying more books 😁📚
I think you should do what the lady on Blue Cherub channel does. She takes one of the books she hasn't used each month and picks a project from it to make.
I have crocheted for many years...54 years since I was 9. This past Christmas was my first attempt at amigarumi. Made grands and great grands gifts. A horse, monkey, giraffe, 2 cats, zebra. I am hooked! Wish I could get lots of the books now too! Some patterns I purchased pdf on etsy.
Hello Pamela 🌷 Very glad to hear that you are enjoying amigurumi! I am sure all of your grandkids and great grandkids loved their toys ❤️ There are still many books I want to get, but I also buy a lot from Etsy 😊
Hello! I am a new subscriber. I have seen some of those books but I only have one or two of them while having an entirely different collection. I cannot seem to stop buying them regardless of whether or not I make one of the patterns!
Hello Jenny 🌷 That seems to be the problem with crochet books 🤣 They are highly addictive to purchase, but not used nearly enough. I hope to work from my books a bit more this year 😁
@@craftablyeverafter I have a bunch of afghans to finish up, but i do work in some amigurumi as I am a pattern tester for Zabbez.k He has wonderful books but they are in Dutch, but he translates them into English and that's where I come in as one of his testers. However, I do other amigurumi as well although I tend to redo the same patterns!
@@craftablyeverafter if you get her books remember she has tutorials on the Toft UA-cam channel. They are really helpful. It’s all about attaching the parts and minimal stuffing. I want to make all of them!!! ❤️
I am new to amigurumi. I’m on a very fixed income. I only have one book. I’ve printed a few patterns from the internet, but much prefer a physical book. I love your collection and your work.
Hi Denise 🌷 I didn't have any amigurumi books for the first few years after I learnt to crochet. Luckily, there are so many fantastic free patterns available online. But I must say, I do like having the books to refer to 😁
The first amigurumi book I bought was the Pica Pau book, because I loved the animals pictured so much…….and I couldn’t even crochet! However, I taught myself crochet by watching UA-cam and this book motivated me to keep practicing until I felt confident enough to try amigurumi. Many animals and creations later, my favourite amigurumi book is Loveable Amigurumi Toys by Mari-Liis Lille. Her patterns are beautiful and I’ve made a few from this book. The book itself is lovely quality with excellent photos, because I’m a book snob too!
Hi Marion 💗 Book snobs unite 😅 I love the patterns by Mari-liis Lille, and have made loads of them. I'm actually surprised I don't have any of her books. But...I am sure I will get them at some point 😁 I think I originally also got the Pica Pau books because of the beautiful photos. Books are part of the inspiration process ❤️
Thank you for the tag! I see there a few books I need to look at - addicted much to book buying- never! I am expecting my boxes in the next few weeks, so as soon as they arrive, I can go through my actual book stock, as off right now, I can not remember what I even packed🤣🤣. Lady, you have me busting out laughing, French books, and Book snop - there is no judgment here! I hear you, I feel you and I have a few just like you🤣🤣🤣🤪
Thank you, Jazz ✨️ I completely forgot that you might not have your boxes yet. But, there's no deadline to seeing each others book collections, and I have seen MANY book from other people that I absolutely NEED 🤣🤣
Your video wasn’t too long at all. Thanks for doing it! I’m watching a bunch of this #amigurumibooktag videos to get a better idea of what books I want, and I’ve decided to at least get one of the Picapau books, Crochet Impkins, and Zoomigurumi Favorites. There are several others close behind those, though.😊
The Pica Pau books are a must, for sure. The impkins book is great, but not a favourite, and the zoomigurumi books are lovely because of the variety of projects and designers. I love amigurumi books 📚❤️
Great video. Thank you. It's so useful to know which books are suitable for beginners and have good sections on techniques. I've done 3 amis so far. Maureen in London, UK
Hello Maureen 🌼 I love crochet books and my collection is steadily growing 😊 It's always nice to have books you can quickly refer to for tips and techniques.
Hi Cassandra I love the animal friends of Pica Pau 3. This is the book I recommend. My parents lived 12 years in Cape Town and I loved going on holidays there. Your accent reminded me a lot of memories.❤
I just looked on Amazon ( here in US) and Amigurumi Fairy Tales is available in paperback! Also I look at used book stores on line if I can’t fine a title I am interested it and often find it there. Please do not judge me, but it is a fact that given enough time, lots of great books wind up selling thru used book stores. I enjoyed your video and I have 4-5 of the ones you showed. The unicorn book is one I have and have made a couple patterns from it. They are easy to follow, etc too!
Hello Cathy 💕 No judgement here on used books, as I have bought many good condition used novels in the past. I love books in general. I am a big fan of looking for bargains on Ebay 😊 I need to see it I can buy the Amigurumi fairy tales book (perhaps Amazon Germany where I order from might also have it...although I have ordered from Amazon US before if I'm desperate enough to pay the shipping fees 😉)
I am new to Armigirumi and crocheting. I have bought about 5-6 of them so far and so far I think out of the ones I have would be Dress up Amigurumi. It’s super adorable and the outfits are so precious!
Oh my goodness my granddaughter Lily would love the book that is a story in the beginning! She loves to look at my amigurumi books with me and loves to be read to! I almost bought my crochet doll, lol. You are so cute about the tiny books, lol. I love that you are real. 🥰🤗💜
Hi Crystal ❤️ Thank you for starting this wonderful bool tag! It has been so mucn fun seeing everyone else's, and also going through my own books again. I am certain your granddaugher would enjoy the Beetles and bugs book, it's very cute!
I have just recently discovered your channel and now I'm watching all of your videos right from the beginning in chronological order. As for amigurumi books I have counted all I own and it's more than 100 *gasp*! But I haven't made stuff from all of them as I'm also a massive hoarder of digital patterns... I honestly can't choose just one favourite but I've narrowed it down to two, at least: "Amigurumi Circus" and "Amigurumi Animals at Work", both from Meteoor Books. You should definitely check those out if you haven't already (remember, I've still got about one year of videos ahead to watch!).
Hello 💕 Some of those early videos are a little 'cringe', but I guess part of my journey 😅 More than 100 ami books 🤩 I might just be slightly jealous 😉 I don't have either of the books you mention, but have them on my list to get at some point (eventually, my dream is to have ALL the ami books 😅😅)
Hi Cassandra, what a great collection you have. I have a few of those too. I think donut buddies is my favourite as they are so quick and fun to make. I got crocheted wild animals book for Christmas and there is an amazing chameleon in there, looks very challenging.
I think when buying a book of crochet patterns rather than an individual pattern from ravelry or Etsy for example, I want to see extensive photographs! I want the book to be fun to flip through even if I'm not planning on making a pattern. That said I really enjoy the TOFT Edward's Menagerie books!! The animals are very sweet, though a little more understated than pica pau (who are my other favourites!). More natural colours and plain animals from Toft.
I really need to get some of the Kerry Lord books. Everytime someone shows them I love the projects 💕 I totally agree that books should be a fun flip through. Even if I have books that I won't ever make anything from, I still love paging through them for ideas.
Oh Cassandra, you made me laugh. I'm fairly new to Amigurumi making...always thought it was kind of dumb and then I saw Queen Elizabeth and making her started me on my Ami journey! I only have a couple books but have many printed patterns, either free or paid for. I am a book snob, too, so I understand how you feel about skinny paid for books. My favorite bookstore was Gene's Books on Sanibel Island in Florida. 5 buildings full of books. Sadly it was destroyed by hurricane Ian and they have decided not to rebuild. I really like the Crochet Cute Critters book. Very beginner friendly and I've made several stuffies from that book. Look forward to buying the PicaPau books. I'm looking for a River Otter pattern......Thanks for sharing your great supply of books!
I love bookshops! But the English sections here in Denmark are a little limited...so for now I enjoy scrolling Amazon. I've seen a lot of people making projects from Cute Crochet Critters, so might buy it just to have in my collection. Good value for the amount of patterns you get as well ⭐️
I laughed so hard when you said you were a book snob 😂 Love it! Very nice collection you have! UK terms are easy, you just have to train your brain that double crochet is single crochet. Most patterns as you know only use single so there's not a ton of variation in the stitches to remember. I forgot I have Zoomigurumi one as an ebook as well from that same way. It wasn't my favorite list of animals though. I would like to collect all of those one day. I have been eyeing Amigurumi monsters since I've seen a lot of people have that one. Definitely gave me some to add to the list that I want! As you know my favorite is Edwards Menagerie. Couldn't live without that book! Enjoyed your video so much! 🤗🥰
Hi Julie ❤️ I am just thankful to find out I'm not the only book snob out there 🤣 I think the next books I get should include one or 2 of the Kerry Lord books. I really want the flower one that's coming out this year sometime.
@@craftablyeverafter Yes I want that book too! I learned about it last year and can't wait until it's released. It's available for preorder on her website, but the shipping is crazy high for here. Hoping it will come on Amazon.
Cassandra, what a great book review! I love the Pica Pau books! I think I bought the 3rd book after seeing it on your channel. Of course I didn't read the beginning directions before I dove in and started making Greta Hen lol. I guess I was too excited to start her. I almost finished with her, just have the feet to do. Thank you so much for mentioning me in your video! I just love all of the nice people in this yarny community.
Hi Cassandra 🤗 seeing all your gorgeous amigurumis makes me want to start crocheting as well! Thank you for sharing! My favourite book is “Amigurumi Parent and Baby animals by Meteoor Books. Ps being an Aussie, I love that you love Koula’s! 🥰🧶🤩
I loved doing these booktags..! You showed the picapau books and i have the first 2 ..now after watching you I wanna get them out..! Ive got 2 books coming... One I had already but gifted it to my sister in law. Its such a simple book but its one I always wanna have. Ive made 6 things I think from it . The name is Cute Crochet Critters...:) Its my favorite id say...
Hi Kelly 💕 I've seen so many people using the Cutest Crochet critters book, that I really want to order one. Seeing everyone's book videos is not good for my bank account 🙈😅
Thank you for sharing your books! I loved the glimpses of your own work. My favorite that I have made a lot of is Kerry Lord’s bunny in the Edward’s Menagerie book. It is English terms but I never think about it being mostly sc
Thanks, Bonnie 🌷 Even though I'm not a fan of patterns using UK terms, I really want to get a few of the Kerry Lord books. She has such a large variety of patterns, it's quite amazing.
Books are very tactile and I think the thin books give a feeling of a magazine, not something that would attract me to them at all, I am a book snob too 😂
Hello 🌸 I agree with the magazine feel of the thin books. I like books to feel nice and chunky, with lovely photos of the projects. Books should be inspiring 😁
Very fun video. I know what you mean about "book snob". I liked the Year-Round Gnomes book when I saw it online, but I saw it in person and I didn't like it any more.
Hi Vicki! I am very relieved to hear I'm not the only book snob out there 😊 I wonder if I'll ever make anything from the Year Round gnomes book? Perhaps I'll do a review at the end of the year again 📚
Thanks for sharing ;) I normally crochet and knit everything except amigurumi and socks lol. But now I'm falling for the amigurumi lol. Would you say the Pica Pau book 3 has alot of technique in it too. I know you said the first book does. Does the third ... I"m thinking of buying one ;) Sunshine from Canada
Hello 🌸 Amigurumi is highly addictive! I would say all 3 books had about the same techniques, so if you only buy the 3rd book you'll be good 😊 Those books are fantastic!
@@craftablyeverafter lol, I know I only just sent the reply to you ... but it's already too late - I just ordered it lol. I went to check for it on amazon and it said if I order in the next 2 hours I'll receive it tomorrow, haha I was sold. So I'm glad you replied what you did ;)
I do have the impkins books, and it is gorgeous! I did a video talking about the impkins, as there are parts of the bodies I'm not a huge fan of. But in general, I love the book and the whole concept of creating your own design 💕
For the pattern you want to work on in the UK book, go through the pattern first and cross out the UK term, and write in the corresponding stitch you are used to. Voila, you don't have to think about translating the pattern when you are working on it. 😊
Wow! That's a wonderful collection. I have several Ebooks as well. It's just easier. Have you heard of Lauren Espy? Her Ebooks and physical books are the best!
Probably the best beginner book is 'Amigurumi made easy' by Mariska Vos-Bolman. Super cute patterns that are not too difficult, but will still teach you some good techniques.
@@craftablyeverafter no im having an issue with a review of the book sorta. One of the crafty friends that was showing their books. Said it was riddled with errors and that she wouldnt recommend the books. I was shocked, i love these books and have never heard a negative word about them. So i just reached out to some people who have worked these patterns to see if i am missing something. Thanks for responding🥰
@@acraftyseason1007 that's very surprising. I've never heard anyone say anything bad about the books. They're my all time favourite books, as you know 🥰
Me too! I want them all🤣! I absolutely agree that the look of the book is important. I tend to really be attracted to anything published by meteor books. All of their books are so attractive and inspiring and well put together 🤗. I think it's an amazing that I have 59 amigurumi books, and there are still some books that you and everyone that have done this tag have inspired me to get. I love seeing everyone's collection. I too am a book snob 😉. We like our books to be attractive and we need to feel that it was worth the money for the book. Thin books feel like pamphlets. Pamphlets are not books🤣. That is the hardest question ever so I can't answer it🤣, but I can tell you the book that everyone freaks out over when I pull it out is the Pokémon crochet book. That book is a definite favorite and the patterns work up well. I can tell you my most treasured book in my collection. It is amigurumi world by Ana Paula Rimoli. She is an excellent beginner designer. I have since progressed from her style, but I love that book because it began this wonderful journey 20+ years ago😊. Thank you for showing us your book collection. It's so exciting to see what inspires us. 🥰
Hi Season 💕 Thank goodness I'm not the only book snob 😉 I appreciate the hard work going into writing patterns, but I also want to feel inspired!
I am quite jealous of your 59 books 😅 But it's fantastic that we all have a love of crochet books 🥰 I really want to get the Pokemon book, and it might just be one of the next ones I buy.
Hi Cassandra! I'm an American who lived in South Africa in the garden route area for 33 years. I arrived there in 1984 when I was 26 and I came back in 2016. Boy did America change! Actually South africa was a very different place in 1984. I'm enjoying your channel!!
❤❤❤❤ i have been waiting for this
You are blessed my friend. I think its cheaper to buy a book of patterns than spending approximately $4-$8 for each pattern on Etsy. Loved watching this video ❤
I would have to say PICAPAU as my fave too!
My FAVORITE designer of all time though is on ETSY
I love having books as they do give a lot of inspiration (even the ones I've never used). And I agree, well worth the money for the amount of patterns you get 😁
Great video! I'm a definite coffee snob...so no judgment on book snobbery here! ☕📚😁
Thanks, Janna Kay 💕 Since moving to Denmark where instant coffee is almost frowned upon (🤣🤣), I've become a bit of a coffee snob too 😊
My craft of choice is knitting. But I found this tag not long ago and I fell through the rabbit hole. Books and yarn are my loves. When you join the two, I'm lost. I presently have 21 amigurumi books, 8 are on the way to me and 12 are in my Amazon basket (for now!!!). I prefer the physical books because I tend to forget the digital ones. And I too am a snob. Unredeemable. I'm trying to make at least one pattern from each book. No books are going to stay unused. But, of course, I want to have all the books and I want to make all the patterns (several times).
I have to say some of my favourite are French. There's a companion book to the Noel one (about la Mer) and I'm now making a doll from the book Les poupées de Lulu au crochet. This is an adorable book.
I absolutely love crochet books, and my collection is constantly growing! This tag has certainly revived the love for amigurumi books, and how fantastic they are ❤️
My favorite book is Crochet Cute Critters by Sarah Zimmerman. Really easy, well written patterns.
Hi Teresa 💖 That book is a favourite for so many people, that I really want to get it! I have made many patterns from Sarah Zimmerman's blog, so I am sure I will love the book.
Hello Cassandra, loved all your beautiful amigurumi .
Thank you, Lisa 🌷
Dress up Amigarumi would be my favorite. I researched Amazon for it. But I enjoy dressing my little stuffies. I make them blankets as well.
Hi Shirley ⭐️ I also like adding items to my amigurumi, it gives them so much character 🤩
I just purchased all three Pica Pau books. They will arrive next week, and I can barely wait to get reading and crocheting. I will make Cosmo Snail first. The books look wonderful, and I here only good things about the books. 😊
Those books are a great investment! My absolute favourites ❤️
Hello,
I really enjoyed your video! I appreciate your talking the time to give all the information you shared. Very helpful!! And you're so funny!
Thank you!
Hello 🌼 I'm really glad you enjoyed the video 😊 I love talking about crochet books ❤️
@@craftablyeverafter have you or plan to make tutorials on amigurumis from any of your books?
@@oliab I would love to do more tutorials, but I don't think it would be a possibility with any patterns from other designers. But I would like to do some short tutorials on certain techniques used in amigurmi. Hopefully one day I will have a bit more time on my hands 😁❤️
I enjoyed your book review so much. I especially like that you have made things from so many of your books and could comment on the content. I am very guilty of purchasing amigurumi books but not making from them. Instead I purchase patterns from Etsy. I believe it is because I can read the pattern from my phone or iPad easily as opposed to trying to keep the book open to the correct page. My favorites are the same as yours, both #1 and #2. I have started collecting Zoomigurumi and have the first 10 thus far. But I prefer more complicated patterns when it comes to actually making them. I really enjoy your channel.
Thanks Deborah 🥰 I must admit that even if I have the actual book, such as the Pica Pau books, I also prefer to work from the ipad. I can zoom in, and I can move the page row by row as I work, instead of using sticky notes.
But that won't stop me from buying more books 😁📚
I think you should do what the lady on Blue Cherub channel does. She takes one of the books she hasn't used each month and picks a project from it to make.
That is actually a very good idea 🌸 I don't use my books nearly enough.
I have crocheted for many years...54 years since I was 9. This past Christmas was my first attempt at amigarumi. Made grands and great grands gifts. A horse, monkey, giraffe, 2 cats, zebra. I am hooked! Wish I could get lots of the books now too! Some patterns I purchased pdf on etsy.
Hello Pamela 🌷 Very glad to hear that you are enjoying amigurumi! I am sure all of your grandkids and great grandkids loved their toys ❤️
There are still many books I want to get, but I also buy a lot from Etsy 😊
Hello! I am a new subscriber. I have seen some of those books but I only have one or two of them while having an entirely different collection. I cannot seem to stop buying them regardless of whether or not I make one of the patterns!
Hello Jenny 🌷 That seems to be the problem with crochet books 🤣 They are highly addictive to purchase, but not used nearly enough. I hope to work from my books a bit more this year 😁
@@craftablyeverafter I have a bunch of afghans to finish up, but i do work in some amigurumi as I am a pattern tester for Zabbez.k He has wonderful books but they are in Dutch, but he translates them into English and that's where I come in as one of his testers. However, I do other amigurumi as well although I tend to redo the same patterns!
EDWARDS MENAGERIE!!!! I am totally in love with this book!!! It’s delightful ❤
So many people have that book, and I really need to get it! And I want to get the new flower book by Kerry Lord that's coming out in March 🤩🌷
@@craftablyeverafter if you get her books remember she has tutorials on the Toft UA-cam channel. They are really helpful. It’s all about attaching the parts and minimal stuffing. I want to make all of them!!! ❤️
I am new to amigurumi. I’m on a very fixed income. I only have one book. I’ve printed a few patterns from the internet, but much prefer a physical book. I love your collection and your work.
Hi Denise 🌷 I didn't have any amigurumi books for the first few years after I learnt to crochet. Luckily, there are so many fantastic free patterns available online. But I must say, I do like having the books to refer to 😁
Hi Cassandra! I love this! I haven’t been tagged but I might just do this anyway 😊 love my amigurumi books ❤
I wanted to tag you, but I somehow thought you were tagged already 🙈
Please, you have to do it!!
Ok wait...Tag, you're it ⭐️
I loved seeing all your books!
Thanks Arlis 💕 It was actually good to get them out of the bookshelf and have a good look at them again.
Very nice books. I love the book reviews.
I really enjoyed seeing all the different book reviews as well 😊 There are so many books I still need in my collection ❤️😁
The first amigurumi book I bought was the Pica Pau book, because I loved the animals pictured so much…….and I couldn’t even crochet! However, I taught myself crochet by watching UA-cam and this book motivated me to keep practicing until I felt confident enough to try amigurumi. Many animals and creations later, my favourite amigurumi book is Loveable Amigurumi Toys by Mari-Liis Lille. Her patterns are beautiful and I’ve made a few from this book. The book itself is lovely quality with excellent photos, because I’m a book snob too!
Hi Marion 💗 Book snobs unite 😅
I love the patterns by Mari-liis Lille, and have made loads of them. I'm actually surprised I don't have any of her books. But...I am sure I will get them at some point 😁 I think I originally also got the Pica Pau books because of the beautiful photos. Books are part of the inspiration process ❤️
Thank you for the tag! I see there a few books I need to look at - addicted much to book buying- never!
I am expecting my boxes in the next few weeks, so as soon as they arrive, I can go through my actual book stock, as off right now, I can not remember what I even packed🤣🤣.
Lady, you have me busting out laughing, French books, and Book snop - there is no judgment here!
I hear you, I feel you and I have a few just like you🤣🤣🤣🤪
Thank you, Jazz ✨️ I completely forgot that you might not have your boxes yet. But, there's no deadline to seeing each others book collections, and I have seen MANY book from other people that I absolutely NEED 🤣🤣
@Craftably Ever After definitely going to do this one, I started going through my e-books, and I am quite disturbed with my online shopping 🤣🤣
Your video wasn’t too long at all. Thanks for doing it! I’m watching a bunch of this #amigurumibooktag videos to get a better idea of what books I want, and I’ve decided to at least get one of the Picapau books, Crochet Impkins, and Zoomigurumi Favorites. There are several others close behind those, though.😊
The Pica Pau books are a must, for sure. The impkins book is great, but not a favourite, and the zoomigurumi books are lovely because of the variety of projects and designers. I love amigurumi books 📚❤️
I have all Pau books. I love your encouragement. I will try!
Thanks, Patricia ⭐️
Great video. Thank you. It's so useful to know which books are suitable for beginners and have good sections on techniques. I've done 3 amis so far. Maureen in London, UK
Hello Maureen 🌼 I love crochet books and my collection is steadily growing 😊 It's always nice to have books you can quickly refer to for tips and techniques.
Hi Cassandra
I love the animal friends of Pica Pau 3. This is the book I recommend. My parents lived 12 years in Cape Town and I loved going on holidays there. Your accent reminded me a lot of memories.❤
It's always so nice to hear when people have fond memories of South Africa 🤗
The Pica Pau books will forever be my favourites ❤️
I just looked on Amazon ( here in US) and Amigurumi Fairy Tales is available in paperback! Also I look at used book stores on line if I can’t fine a title I am interested it and often find it there. Please do not judge me, but it is a fact that given enough time, lots of great books wind up selling thru used book stores. I enjoyed your video and I have 4-5 of the ones you showed. The unicorn book is one I have and have made a couple patterns from it. They are easy to follow, etc too!
Hello Cathy 💕 No judgement here on used books, as I have bought many good condition used novels in the past. I love books in general. I am a big fan of looking for bargains on Ebay 😊
I need to see it I can buy the Amigurumi fairy tales book (perhaps Amazon Germany where I order from might also have it...although I have ordered from Amazon US before if I'm desperate enough to pay the shipping fees 😉)
I am new to Armigirumi and crocheting. I have bought about 5-6 of them so far and so far I think out of the ones I have would be Dress up Amigurumi. It’s super adorable and the outfits are so precious!
Hello 💖 I really enjoyed making bears from the Dress up amigurumi book. I love having books to page through and get inspiration from 😊
Oh my goodness my granddaughter Lily would love the book that is a story in the beginning! She loves to look at my amigurumi books with me and loves to be read to! I almost bought my crochet doll, lol. You are so cute about the tiny books, lol. I love that you are real. 🥰🤗💜
Hi Crystal ❤️ Thank you for starting this wonderful bool tag! It has been so mucn fun seeing everyone else's, and also going through my own books again.
I am certain your granddaugher would enjoy the Beetles and bugs book, it's very cute!
I have just recently discovered your channel and now I'm watching all of your videos right from the beginning in chronological order. As for amigurumi books I have counted all I own and it's more than 100 *gasp*! But I haven't made stuff from all of them as I'm also a massive hoarder of digital patterns... I honestly can't choose just one favourite but I've narrowed it down to two, at least: "Amigurumi Circus" and "Amigurumi Animals at Work", both from Meteoor Books. You should definitely check those out if you haven't already (remember, I've still got about one year of videos ahead to watch!).
Hello 💕 Some of those early videos are a little 'cringe', but I guess part of my journey 😅
More than 100 ami books 🤩 I might just be slightly jealous 😉 I don't have either of the books you mention, but have them on my list to get at some point (eventually, my dream is to have ALL the ami books 😅😅)
Hi Cassandra, what a great collection you have. I have a few of those too. I think donut buddies is my favourite as they are so quick and fun to make. I got crocheted wild animals book for Christmas and there is an amazing chameleon in there, looks very challenging.
Hello Anne-Marie ❤️ After seeing everyone's book tag videos, my wish list has grown a lot longer 🤣 I think a chameleon will be fantastic to make!
Very nice collection! I love amigurumi books!
Hello ❤️ Currently, only my Agatha Christie book collection is larger than my crochet book collection, but one day that will change 😅 I love books!
I think when buying a book of crochet patterns rather than an individual pattern from ravelry or Etsy for example, I want to see extensive photographs! I want the book to be fun to flip through even if I'm not planning on making a pattern. That said I really enjoy the TOFT Edward's Menagerie books!! The animals are very sweet, though a little more understated than pica pau (who are my other favourites!). More natural colours and plain animals from Toft.
I really need to get some of the Kerry Lord books. Everytime someone shows them I love the projects 💕
I totally agree that books should be a fun flip through. Even if I have books that I won't ever make anything from, I still love paging through them for ideas.
Oh Cassandra, you made me laugh. I'm fairly new to Amigurumi making...always thought it was kind of dumb and then I saw Queen Elizabeth and making her started me on my Ami journey! I only have a couple books but have many printed patterns, either free or paid for. I am a book snob, too, so I understand how you feel about skinny paid for books. My favorite bookstore was Gene's Books on Sanibel Island in Florida. 5 buildings full of books. Sadly it was destroyed by hurricane Ian and they have decided not to rebuild. I really like the Crochet Cute Critters book. Very beginner friendly and I've made several stuffies from that book. Look forward to buying the PicaPau books. I'm looking for a River Otter pattern......Thanks for sharing your great supply of books!
I love bookshops! But the English sections here in Denmark are a little limited...so for now I enjoy scrolling Amazon.
I've seen a lot of people making projects from Cute Crochet Critters, so might buy it just to have in my collection. Good value for the amount of patterns you get as well ⭐️
Love the video and thanks for the review
Thank you very much🌷
I laughed so hard when you said you were a book snob 😂 Love it! Very nice collection you have! UK terms are easy, you just have to train your brain that double crochet is single crochet. Most patterns as you know only use single so there's not a ton of variation in the stitches to remember. I forgot I have Zoomigurumi one as an ebook as well from that same way. It wasn't my favorite list of animals though. I would like to collect all of those one day. I have been eyeing Amigurumi monsters since I've seen a lot of people have that one. Definitely gave me some to add to the list that I want! As you know my favorite is Edwards Menagerie. Couldn't live without that book! Enjoyed your video so much! 🤗🥰
Hi Julie ❤️ I am just thankful to find out I'm not the only book snob out there 🤣
I think the next books I get should include one or 2 of the Kerry Lord books. I really want the flower one that's coming out this year sometime.
@@craftablyeverafter Yes I want that book too! I learned about it last year and can't wait until it's released. It's available for preorder on her website, but the shipping is crazy high for here. Hoping it will come on Amazon.
Hi Cassandra! I love seeing all the books you have. You have so many amazing books! Most of my books I’ve got from seeing on other channels as well. 😊
Hello Abbie 💕 I get a lot of inspiration from watching all these different crochet channels, and seeing what everyone else has 😊🤗
Cassandra, what a great book review! I love the Pica Pau books! I think I bought the 3rd book after seeing it on your channel. Of course I didn't read the beginning directions before I dove in and started making Greta Hen lol. I guess I was too excited to start her. I almost finished with her, just have the feet to do. Thank you so much for mentioning me in your video! I just love all of the nice people in this yarny community.
Thanks, Cheryl ⭐️ I love crochet books, and I will probably never stop collecting them 😁
I have crocheted three out of that aquatic book
I absolutely love the Aquatic Amigurumi book 💕
Great video ❤❤❤❤
It was so lovely I really enjoyed
Thank you very much 🌷
I would recommend Hooked on Shakespeare by Gurinder Kaur Hatchard. It is written in UK terms, but it has a conversion chart.
I will have to look into that book, thanks for the suggestion 😊
Hi Cassandra 🤗 seeing all your gorgeous amigurumis makes me want to start crocheting as well! Thank you for sharing! My favourite book is “Amigurumi Parent and Baby animals by Meteoor Books. Ps being an Aussie, I love that you love Koula’s! 🥰🧶🤩
Hi Litsa 🌸 I am addicted to making amis! I look forward to seeing some dolls and animals from you soon 🥰
I loved doing these booktags..! You showed the picapau books and i have the first 2 ..now after watching you I wanna get them out..! Ive got 2 books coming... One I had already but gifted it to my sister in law. Its such a simple book but its one I always wanna have. Ive made 6 things I think from it . The name is Cute Crochet Critters...:) Its my favorite id say...
Hi Kelly 💕 I've seen so many people using the Cutest Crochet critters book, that I really want to order one. Seeing everyone's book videos is not good for my bank account 🙈😅
My favorite, too!
Thank you for sharing your books! I loved the glimpses of your own work. My favorite that I have made a lot of is Kerry Lord’s bunny in the Edward’s Menagerie book. It is English terms but I never think about it being mostly sc
Thanks, Bonnie 🌷 Even though I'm not a fan of patterns using UK terms, I really want to get a few of the Kerry Lord books. She has such a large variety of patterns, it's quite amazing.
Books are very tactile and I think the thin books give a feeling of a magazine, not something that would attract me to them at all, I am a book snob too 😂
Hello 🌸 I agree with the magazine feel of the thin books. I like books to feel nice and chunky, with lovely photos of the projects. Books should be inspiring 😁
Very fun video. I know what you mean about "book snob". I liked the Year-Round Gnomes book when I saw it online, but I saw it in person and I didn't like it any more.
Hi Vicki! I am very relieved to hear I'm not the only book snob out there 😊 I wonder if I'll ever make anything from the Year Round gnomes book? Perhaps I'll do a review at the end of the year again 📚
Thanks for sharing ;) I normally crochet and knit everything except amigurumi and socks lol. But now I'm falling for the amigurumi lol. Would you say the Pica Pau book 3 has alot of technique in it too. I know you said the first book does. Does the third ... I"m thinking of buying one ;) Sunshine from Canada
Hello 🌸 Amigurumi is highly addictive! I would say all 3 books had about the same techniques, so if you only buy the 3rd book you'll be good 😊 Those books are fantastic!
@@craftablyeverafter lol, I know I only just sent the reply to you ... but it's already too late - I just ordered it lol. I went to check for it on amazon and it said if I order in the next 2 hours I'll receive it tomorrow, haha I was sold. So I'm glad you replied what you did ;)
@@SunshineLeclair good call on jumping on the deal! You won't regret it 😊
They have all of those Knotted Monster Books on kindle unlimited.
I didn't know that, thank you 💕 I definitely won't mind the ebooks 😁
Hi, I wondered if you make amigarumi to sell as I would’ve very interested in the pirate from Aquatic Amigarumi x
Hello 💕 That pirate is a brilliant pattern, but currently I am unfortunately not able to take orders. Thank you so much for asking, though 🤗
Have you seen the book crochet impkins. It is beautiful
I do have the impkins books, and it is gorgeous! I did a video talking about the impkins, as there are parts of the bodies I'm not a huge fan of. But in general, I love the book and the whole concept of creating your own design 💕
For the pattern you want to work on in the UK book, go through the pattern first and cross out the UK term, and write in the corresponding stitch you are used to. Voila, you don't have to think about translating the pattern when you are working on it. 😊
Actually a very good idea 💕
Wow! That's a wonderful collection. I have several Ebooks as well. It's just easier.
Have you heard of Lauren Espy? Her Ebooks and physical books are the best!
Hi Shannon 🌸 I've heard of Lauren Espy, she has those books with the smaller amigurumi? So many books out there that I still NEED 🤣🙈
Oh I know this is a dangerous video to watch... but I'm here anyway 😂 My bookshelf is looking worried 😉
This was a very dangerous tag! My bookshelf exploded after watching everyone's videos and the books they have 😆📚🙈
Where can I find this books I would love a set
Hello 🌼 You should be able to find almost all of the books on Amazon 😊
What book would you recommend for a beginner
Probably the best beginner book is 'Amigurumi made easy' by Mariska Vos-Bolman. Super cute patterns that are not too difficult, but will still teach you some good techniques.
Have you had any trouble with the pica pau books as far as errors in patterns?
Hello Season 🌼 No, not that I can recall of the ones I've done. But of course. I haven't done all of them. Are you having an issue with a pattern?
@@craftablyeverafter no im having an issue with a review of the book sorta. One of the crafty friends that was showing their books. Said it was riddled with errors and that she wouldnt recommend the books. I was shocked, i love these books and have never heard a negative word about them. So i just reached out to some people who have worked these patterns to see if i am missing something. Thanks for responding🥰
@@acraftyseason1007 that's very surprising. I've never heard anyone say anything bad about the books. They're my all time favourite books, as you know 🥰
@@craftablyeverafter me too! Thats why it was so upsetting. To not recommend such wonderful books is tragic!
Well Amigurumi circus.
Hi Shara 🌼 I've seen that book and it looks really adorable!
Dress up Amigarumi would be my favorite. I researched Amazon for it. But I enjoy dressing my little stuffies. I make them blankets as well.