Crochet for Play: 80 Toys for Make-Believe

Crochet for Play was designed with author Sarah Pawlowski’s four year old daughter in mind. With her as the inspiration these items will take you off into the world of dream jobs. Make the whole book, just one collection or just a few pieces to add to what you already have. These crochet toys for make-belive would be the perfect stocking stuffer for kids or holiday gift for kids.

When making crochet toys you will be using the technique of amigurumi. This will require you to work in the round with tight stitches so that the stuffing does not come out of your toy. At the start of the book you will find a section with tips and tricks for getting a great finished piece.

SAFETY: Please note that the toys in this book are made for children 2-5 years. Always be sure to secure any addition embellishment to the toy so that it does not fall off to become a choking hazard.

Inside Crochet For Play you will find 8 different sections for your child to play. They range from careers that you can have to jobs around the house. No matter the child I am sure there is something in here they will love to use their imagination with.

1. At the Post Office
2. At the Hairdresser’s
3. For Little Painters
4. At the Beauty Salon
5. For Little Carpenters
6. In the Garden
7. At the Doctor’s Office
8. At the Police Station

Know a little one who loves to play all-grown-up? Indulge that adorable make-believe stage by stitching up the tools of some of the trades they may be conjuring--doctor, gardener, police officer, painter, carpenter, salon owner, among others. Items such as a paint roller and brush, a hair dryer, a stethoscope, scissors, seed packets, and grown vegetables are just a few of the 80 patterns (which could double as cute gift-toppers for your favorite actual grown-up too).

An illustrated how-to section begins with the very first slipknot, then moves through single- and double-crochet and trebles, raised stitches, and changing colors. If you know those foundations of crochet but have been stuck stitching only rectangles, each project includes an intro note to help you visualize how the construction will progress; that, along with increasing/decreasing and written row/round by row/round instructions, will turn those rectangles into crocheted shapes with ease.