Crocheted Mythical Creatures

Jacki Donhou taught herself to crochet as a hobby to pass the time alongside bringing up her three children, and she has been designing amigurumi and plush patterns ever since. Her passion is to bring something unique to the crochet and yarn community that children and adult collectors alike will enjoy. A Las Vegas native, Jacki now resides in the suburbs of Maryland with her husband, youngest daughter and a small zoo of domestic animals.

• Welcome 4Materials and tools 8Stitches and techniques 10Finishing touches 21Abbreviations 23 Medusa the Gorgon 26The Kraken 36Cerberus 44Djinn 54Faun 62Chinese Dragon 72Nessie the Loch Ness Monster 84Banshee 92Cherry Blossom Dryad 104Unicorn 114Griffin 124Mermaid 138Wolpertinger 150Water Kelpie 162Manticore 176 About the author 190Index 190Acknowledgements 191

Jacki Donhou’s latest amigurumi collection animates 15 characters from legends and folklore. Her cute creations include Nessie the Loch Ness Monster, Cerberus, and Medusa the Gorgon, with a couple of classics such as a unicorn and mermaid in the mix. These designs have a skill level of intermediate to advanced, but there is a handy stitches and techniques section to get you started.