• ISBN13: 9781940552934
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Zakka Workshop
• Publisher Imprint: Zakka Workshop
• Publication Date: June 3, 2025
• Pages: 136
• Original Price: USD 22.99
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 499 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): Needlework / Crocheting

Realistic amigurumi cats that practically purr!

Calling all crafty cat lovers! This collection of 12 adorable amigurumi cats features designs that look so lifelike, you half expect them to purr!

Start by crocheting a foundation with basic amigurumi techniques, then add yarn and "groom" with scissors and brushes to create beautiful fur. You'll learn how to create stripes, colored patches, and different lengths of fur to craft your own one-of-a-kind cat. Then add the eyes and a nose and watch a cute little kitty come to life as if by magic.

You'll find designs for all your favorite felines, including:

• Tabbies


• Calicoes


• Ragdolls


• Persians


• British Shorthairs


• American Shorthairs

Step-by-step color photos offer detailed guidance for crocheting and styling the cats to create realistic features. Crochet instructions are presented in both written and chart format for ease of use.

These amigurumi make wonderful gifts for cat-fancying friends and family members. You can customize the yarn colors to match the furry friend in your life and have fun trimming and styling the fur until you achieve your desired look. Crochet your own adorable cat companion today!

Shindo, Mieko: - Mieko Shindo is a fiber artist known for her adorable animal creations. A lifelong crafter, she made her first crochet doll 2011, which was an amigurumi version of her dog. After making an amigurumi version of her friend's pet as a gift, she started receiving orders and became addicted to making crochet animals. She loves sharing her original techniques for making these special dolls and has published multiple books in Japan and holds workshops regularly. Visit her website at monpuppy.com and find her on Instagram @mieko.monpuppy.