Animal Friends of Pica Pau

Meet Pica Pau and her 20 amigurumi friends! They're charming, cheerful and cute, and once you get to know them, they'll never leave your heart. The gentle Hector Rhinoceros, the energetic Murray Sea Otter, the chatty René Yacaré Caiman, the dreamy Ramón Donkey, the adventurous Bonny Puffin and many more. Each and every one is a happy member of the Pica Pau band.

Toy maker, character designer and crochet knitter Yan Schenkel has gathered many colorful amigurumi around her. In this book, she shares her love and knowledge of amigurumi crochet in 20 designs, and she also gives away the secret ingredients that go into every single project.

• 20 favorite amigurumi – In this book you’ll find some classic animals of the crocheted toys world, like the pig, the panda and the bear, as well as lesser-known (but equally adorable) animals like the coati, the gazelle and the bat. And, finally, the not-so-real animals, like the unicorn, the dragon and the platypus … (Ok, the last one is real, but he could make it to the fantastic animal podium without any effort.)
• A broad introduction into the basics of crochet – Yan shares her vast knowledge, handy tips and quirky tricks about crocheting toys in over 50 pages. With plenty of step-by-step pictures, this introduction is an indispensable compass to help you navigate the world of amigurumi crochet!
• No. 1 bestselling amigurumi author – The Animal Friends of Pica Pau series has sold over 150,000 copies copies worldwide, establishing Yan as perhaps the most gifted and influential designer in the amigurumi world!

All patterns contain detailed instructions and are accompanied by step-by-step pictures and explanations of all techniques used, so both beginners and advanced crocheters can easily get acquainted with her amigurumi companions. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world and marvelous magic of Pica Pau and friends.

Grab a crochet hook and let's get started!