Amigurumi Knits: Perfect Knitted Gifts

By Megan Goodacre

Amigurumi Knits: Perfect Knitted Gifts

I know I'm not supposed to say this aloud, but Christmas will be here before you know it. So much knitting to knit before then. But sometimes, figuring out your knitted gifts is tricky. Not everyone wears scarves or mitts.

Some people don't like wool. Some people might like it, but you know they'll lose it at the playground. Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits is full of great ideas for knitted gifts. Sea creatures and vegetables might sound a little unusual, but are actually quite adorable.

Amigurumi- Kit

Here's the first pattern in the book: a knitted tomato.

Amigurumi Short Row

And the book includes a detailed How-to chapter, with clear photos and written instructions on everything you need to know about knitting and shaping in the round.