12 AMIGURUMI Books You Need in 2024

The kind folks from Meteoor Books sent me three books to review, although none of them were published in 2024, they are all new to me.

What I love about Meteoor Books is that in the front they have a QR code that takes you to a video for each of the stitches you need to know for making the toys! That’s a very handy tool to have right at your finger tips!

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AMIGURUMI TREASURES

The first is Amigurumi Treasures by one of my favorite Amigurumi designers Erinna Lee of Little Aqua Girl. Funny enough I already had her second and third books in the series, but I didn’t have the first.

There are 15 patterns to choose from including:

• Ming the Kitten
• Lily the Bunny
• George the Dodo
• Rosie the Fawn
• Ormond the Giraffe
• Lottie the Ladybug
• Jimmy the Meerkat
• Daisy-Mae the Pig
• Charlie the Platypus (who I made and I’ll share more about in just a second)
• Dougie the Dog
• Burbury the Sheep
• Walter the Squirrel
• Kenneth the Sloth
• Victoria the Swan
• Rex the Dinosaur (this is the one I almost made… look at that cute little face)

I decided that Charlie the Platypus needed to be in my life. Look how cute he turned out. I can’t even!

I used YarnArt Jeans which is a #2 fine weight yarn that’s 55% cotton and 45% acrylic. I used an off white color, a soft brown, a pretty denim blue and an antique rose color. I love the combination and think he turned out fantastic.

I used a 2.5 mm crochet hook and for some reason I’ve recently been using my Addi Comfort Grip hook. It has very smooth metal, but it’s also super strong. I also like that the handle is a good bit longer than my other two favorite crochet hooks the Clover Amour and Tulip Etimo Red.

Clover Soft Touch vs Etimo Tulip Crochet Hook - Find Out Which is the Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi

If you’re struggling with finding a good crochet hook, I’ve got good news.

There are lots of great tools and resources out there to help.

So many in fact, it can be tough to figure out which one is right for you.

In today's post, I'm going to compare Clover Soft Touch and Etimo Tulip Crochet Hooks and explain which one is best based on your priorities.

If you are an avid amigurumi crocheter, I recommend Clover Soft Touch Crochet Hook because it is great for crocheting small amigurumi in terms of the sizes available and the compact nature of the hook which is great for mini projects. While it does not look so pretty or cheap, it’s actually great because of its ergonomic nature and durability.

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The Best (and Worst) Crochet Hooks for Amigurumi

What are the best (and worst) crochet hooks for amigurumi? I tested eight of the most popular crochet hooks and rated them for suitability for crocheting toys. You’ll also find a handy-dandy comparison chart for all of the pros, cons and prices of each hook.

I’ve had a favorite crochet hook for amigurumi for quite some time.

Recently I began to wonder if my love for this particular crochet hook was because of their brilliant marketing plan, or because it actually was the best crochet hook for amigurumi.

So I did what any good crochet blogger would do. I put my favorite hook to the test.

Watch the Best (and Worst) Crochet Hooks for Amigurumi Video

I also noticed that the metal was much smoother than my previous hook. It slipped in and out of tight amigurumi stitches with ease.

The pointed head made making invisible decreases much easier as well.

I’ve been using Furls crochet hooks ever since, but I began to wonder if it truly was the best one for crocheting amigurumi.

Is Furls Still the Best Crochet Hook for Amigurumi?

After performing my super-scientific experiment, I have to admit that Furls is still my favorite crochet hook for amigurumi.

• Smoothest metal hook
• Ergonomic handle
• Pointed head

The only downside to these hooks is the price. At $36, it’s the most expensive crochet hook that I know of. They are worth the investment for me, but I understand that it might not be in everyone’s budget.

The next hook is a close second and at a 1/3 of the cost, it’s a worthy alternative.

Clover Amour Crochet Hook

I’ve had a set of Clover Amour Crochet hooks for quite a while and they are my favorite for crocheting granny squares.

During my experiment I discovered many things I love about these hooks for crocheting amigurumi:

• Rubbery hook handle
• Pointed head
• Good price

The only two things that I didn’t like as much were:

• Metal isn’t as smooth as the Furls
• Handle is thin (I like the feel of a wider hook handle)

This crochet hook, may not be my number one favorite for crocheting amigurumi, but it is a very close second.

Tulip Etimo Crochet Hook

• Rubbery handle
• Pointed head
• Long neck

The biggest negative for this hook is that the metal hook is not as smooth as the Furls or Clover Amour hooks.

While comparative in price to the Clover Amour hook, its inferior metal makes this hook number three on my list.