Cute and cuddly amigurumi animals created with your own hands! Basic patterns, easy-to-follow instructions, detailed diagrams and simple supplies — this essential guide shares everything you need to create 35 different crocheted creatures. Make a memorable keepsake for a friend or crochet your own personal zoo! Kawaii kitties, cute canines, plush penguins, darling dragons and unicorns uniquely your own. Along with directions for creating these 35 adorable animals, this resourceful guide includes:Essential Crochet Techniques: A step-by-step rundown of basic crocheting techniques with 65 detailed illustrationsSupplies & Materials: All you need to get started are a standard crochet hook and worsted weight yarn!Basic Building Blocks: Many of the amigurumi animals featured in the book share the same head and body pattern, so the techniques you learn are carried over from one project to the next! Take your crochet hook to the wild side with this fabulous menagerie of adorable amigurumi critters!