Knit This Doll!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Your Own Customizable Amigurumi Doll
Amigurumi is the Japanese hobby of creating dolls and anthropomorphic stuffed animals with an anime aesthetic. Long popular in Asia, amigurumi are on an upward trajectory in the U.S. as more crafters discover this unique form of artwork.
Now, two great hobbies-amigurumi and knitting-come together brilliantly in Knit This Doll! Adventurous knitters of all skill levels can test their own creativity as they work their way through menus of options to create truly one-of-a-kind dolls. Each step of the way knitters by selecting skin tones, hair styles, various attributes and even making removable shoes, sweaters, hats, skirts, jeans, and more.
- Combines knitting with the Japanese hobby amigurumi
- Basic pattern for a large, 15-inch doll, with a range of detail options and accessories to make countless combinations of original dolls. No two will be alike!
- Illustrated, step-by-step instructions included throughout
Can you think of a more original way to knit? Grab your knitting needles, unleash your imagination, and get ready to Knit This Doll!
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Book details
- Author
- Nicki Moulton
- Imprint
- Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 160
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Crafts & Hobbies › Needlework › Knitting
- ISBN-13
- 9780470624401
About the author
NICKI MOULTON is a fiber artist and the author of Knit This Doll!: A Step-by-Step Guide to Knitting Your Own Customizable Amigurumi Doll.
Moulton’s original knitting patterns have been featured in art shows, and two of her knitted dolls are part of the permanent collection at the Swedish American Museum in Chicago.