Crochet Dolls Inspired by Nature: 20 amigurumi toys celebrating the beauty of biodiversity (Nathalie Amiel)

Combine the fun cuteness of crochet amigurumi with environmental awareness and learning in this book that brings you 20 nature-inspired patterns, consisting of 10 dolls, and their animal companions, designed by popular designer Nathalie Amiel.

Each doll represents an element of a healthy ecosystem, and shares the importance of protecting our planet. Choose from the Ocean King who represents the importance of keeping our oceans healthy and raises awareness about climate change, the Mushroom Sprite which represents how important fungi are for decomposition and recycling nutrients back into the food chain, and the Hummingbird Fairy because birds are vital for spreading seeds and pollinating flowers and more. They are joined by others including the Tree Prince, the Lady of the Lake, the Flower Fairy and the Sun Queen and more, and companions including a stingray, iguana, penguin, and squirrel. Nathalie Amiel is passionate about the environment and each pattern includes information the inspiration behind each of the designs and how the dolls represent different elements of a healthy ecosystem.

The dolls are made using amigurumi crochet techniques and there are step-by-step instructions and photographs for each of the designs. Most designs are suitable for beginners.

Patterns

20 patterns, including: 10 dolls, Ocean King, Sun Queen, Tree Prince, Flower Princess, Artic Prince, Insect Lord, Mushroom Sprite, Bird Fairy, Lady of the Lake, Night Nymph; and 10 companions, Stingray, Iguana, Squirrel, Bee, Penguin, Firefly, Hedgehog, Hummingbird, Turtle, Bat.

About Nathalie Amiel

Nathalie has been crocheting, knitting, and crafting for as long as she can remember. After bringing her creations to social media, she focused on creating customised, beautiful dolls that demonstrate all the varieties of people, which in turn led to the creation of Crochet You!, a unique crochet title about creating bespoke dolls with a wide range of representation. Nathalie is very passionate about the environment and has brought her same sensitivity, care, and imagination to this new book.