Amigurumi Fairies is a tutorial instruction guide with patterns for 50 amigurumi dolls plus accessories written by Amber Beaulieu. Due out 11th Aug 2026 from Fox Chapel on their Landauer imprint,
it's 128 pages and will be available in paperback format.
The book is logically laid out and accessible. The graphics are adorably appealing and clear. The book is lavishly illustrated and the closeness
and detail of the photography is a definite plus. It has a short
introduction covering basic supplies, fiber/yarn choices, and some techniques. Her writing style throughout is informal, upbeat, and encouraging.
She comes across as very friendly and fun.
The first
section includes a fairly
thorough intro to crochet and tools and supplies. The master pattern tutorial is shown with tutorial process photos and detailed instructions. The book's tutorials do presuppose at least an advanced beginner level of familiarity with crochet techniques and construction/sewing. She does also briefly cover some safety info re: safety eyes and small moving parts. (PSA don't use safety eyes for toys which will be loved by
babies/toddlers, as they can be a choking hazard).
The intro is followed by the tutorials. Each tutorial contains
multiple photos (mostly process photos, but also finished/styled photos), tools and supplies,
and well written (not charted) instructions. There are many construction
instructions and photos.
Well done and a nice selection of patterns which are fundamentally
different from one another, giving the reader a broad platform for
creating alternative amigurumi and for customization.
Four and a half stars. Well worth a read for crochet interested readers.
The dolls are cute, and most are fairly detailed.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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