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Creepy Cute Crochet

Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!

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Hardcover
$14.95 US
6.28"W x 8.79"H x 0.54"D   | 13 oz | 36 per carton
On sale Apr 01, 2008 | 96 Pages | 978-1-59474-232-3
Discover over 20 crochet patterns for “the most creepily adorable” dolls—perfect for beginner and experienced crafters looking for Halloween activities or year-round fun (Book Riot).
 
Attack of the cute! Creepy Cute Crochet shows you how to make totally loveable and spooky crochet dolls! Inside you’ll find:
 
• 20+ unique crochet patterns for zombies, ninjas, Vikings, vampires, aliens, robots, and more
• Step-by-step diagrams, helpful tips, and ranked difficulty levels—so beginners can join the fun!
• Full-color photographs of the bloodcurdlingly sweet creatures in their natural habitats
• Hilarious commentary
 
A down-and-dirty course in doll making, Creepy Cute Crochet is sure to be a hit with indie crafters, angsty teens, and hip moms everywhere.
“It will teach you [how] to make the most creepily adorable amigurumi you have seen.”–Jenn Northington, Book Riot

“The little figures on the cover of Christen Haden's Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More! look so darling, even the Grim Reaper - but beware, scarier creatures lurk inside.”—BookPage
Christen Haden, aka NeedleNoodles, is a crafting dynamo who lives in Virginia.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

What Lurks Within…
Becoming Dr. Frankenstein with a Crochet Hook and Yarn (or, Why I Created the Creatures in This Book)
Tools of the Trade
Hook ’Em Up: Crochet Basics
Embellishments & Weaponry
Putting It All Together
The Creatures
     Devil
     Nosferatu
     Queen Vampire
     Chuthlu
     Skeleton Bride & Groom
     Medusa
     Fuzzy Alien
     Cleric
     Amazon
     Corporate Zombie
     Grim Reaper
     Trojan
     Spartan
     Cyber Zombie
     Knight
     Ninja
     Day of the Dead Gal & Fellow
     Monkey
     Robot
Basic Body Parts
Conversion Chart

About

Discover over 20 crochet patterns for “the most creepily adorable” dolls—perfect for beginner and experienced crafters looking for Halloween activities or year-round fun (Book Riot).
 
Attack of the cute! Creepy Cute Crochet shows you how to make totally loveable and spooky crochet dolls! Inside you’ll find:
 
• 20+ unique crochet patterns for zombies, ninjas, Vikings, vampires, aliens, robots, and more
• Step-by-step diagrams, helpful tips, and ranked difficulty levels—so beginners can join the fun!
• Full-color photographs of the bloodcurdlingly sweet creatures in their natural habitats
• Hilarious commentary
 
A down-and-dirty course in doll making, Creepy Cute Crochet is sure to be a hit with indie crafters, angsty teens, and hip moms everywhere.

Praise

“It will teach you [how] to make the most creepily adorable amigurumi you have seen.”–Jenn Northington, Book Riot

“The little figures on the cover of Christen Haden's Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More! look so darling, even the Grim Reaper - but beware, scarier creatures lurk inside.”—BookPage

Author

Christen Haden, aka NeedleNoodles, is a crafting dynamo who lives in Virginia.

Excerpt

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What Lurks Within…
Becoming Dr. Frankenstein with a Crochet Hook and Yarn (or, Why I Created the Creatures in This Book)
Tools of the Trade
Hook ’Em Up: Crochet Basics
Embellishments & Weaponry
Putting It All Together
The Creatures
     Devil
     Nosferatu
     Queen Vampire
     Chuthlu
     Skeleton Bride & Groom
     Medusa
     Fuzzy Alien
     Cleric
     Amazon
     Corporate Zombie
     Grim Reaper
     Trojan
     Spartan
     Cyber Zombie
     Knight
     Ninja
     Day of the Dead Gal & Fellow
     Monkey
     Robot
Basic Body Parts
Conversion Chart