Amigurumi (which means knitted stuffed toy) is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed animals. The technique results in animals with large heads & small bodies upholding the super cute aesthetic of amigurumi animals. Jam-packed with four-color photographs of seriously cute dogs as well as patterns & step-by-step instructions on how to make them Ami Ami Dogs: Seriously Cute Crochet" will inspire you to pick up the needle & thread like no other craft project. This book teaches crocheters: basic crocheting techniques (perfect for beginners!); spiral techniques to ensure stuffing will not come out; versatile uses (using thick yarn each dog is about 3 inches long suitable for an iPod case; using slender threads each dog will be 1 inch long suitable for a cell phone case); & patterns & detailed directions for 12 kinds of dogs including: Chihuahua Welsh Corgi Shiba Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Miniature Dachshund Siberian Husky Labrador Retriever Maltese Miniature Schnauzer French Bulldog & Beagle Pug."