--- product_id: 1428717 title: "Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat Paperback – September 1, 2010" brand: "nekoyama" price: "$38.87" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1428717-hello-my-name-is-amineko-the-story-of-a-crafty store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat Paperback – September 1, 2010 **Brand:** nekoyama **Price:** $38.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat Paperback – September 1, 2010 by nekoyama - **How much does it cost?** $38.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1428717-hello-my-name-is-amineko-the-story-of-a-crafty) ## Best For - nekoyama enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nekoyama brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat Paperback – September 1, 2010 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bh0pdoyCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun! *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 19, 2011* I first bought the Japanese version of this book in Japan in 2005, not knowing any Japanese, but managing to crochet some really cute cats from it nonetheless despite the fact that I am a novice crocheter. I am so pleased it has been made available in English and that none of the original book was changed to appeal to different cultural tastes, and I quickly snapped-up this English version to supplement my Japanese version.This English publication is exactly the same book translated from Japanese, and the fact that I was able to crochet a cat from the Japanese version tells you just how easy it is to follow Japanese crochet instructions such as are in this book. Why? Because the key crochet instructions are written in chart format. With the remainder of the book translated, the reader has the added bonus of being able to follow suggestions for variations and instructions for sewing accessories like a futon, a pillow, sardine, or maybe squid for crocheted cats.This book isn't so much about liking cats or not (and I do like them), nor is it about getting 104 pages of instructions to make different kinds of cats, it's about easy-to-follow crochet instructions for the basic crocheted dolls (Japanese word: amigurumi) that look like funky cats pictured on the book cover, and fun artistic photos of crocheted cats doing silly stuff. Think of it as part crochet pattern book and part coffee table book, but in softcover format, as opposed to the expensive and wasteful hard cover books as most Americans think of when they think of coffee table books. Open your mind and loosen-up, this is a fun little book, and use it as a launching point to create your own crocheted animals or dolls as you desire.Also check out  Ami Ami Dogs: Seriously Cute Crochet  by Mitsuki Hoshi, another Japanese amigurumi book recently translated into English, but for create super cute mini dogs.Have fun! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to crochet cats *by I***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 17, 2015* These are adorable creatures to crochet. I bought this book shortly after my grandson was born. I have had a lot of fun making him soft cuddly cats (we all own real cats who didn't want a little boy getting too close to them). He loves all his "stuffies" as he calls my soft toys and carries one around with him most of the time.This is apparently the translation of a book that was originally written in Japanese. I had absolutely no difficulties in following the directions and charts in order to make the cats. The patterns are all fairly similar, you just make slight modifications off the original patterns to get a variety of looks.The cats that I have finished are really adorable. I love that with their long arms and legs, I can pose them (sometimes I hide them in my grandson's room at my house and he gets to go and find his kitty of the day.The cats are fairly simple to crochet once you get the hang of it. I like using different yarns to vary the size and the look of the finished cat. Very cute and useful book. It is one that I recommend to anyone who likes to make crocheted stuffed animals. These are definitely a little larger than the amigurumi that I am used to making. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners *by S***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 16, 2021* This is a very cute kitten with suggestions for personalizing each one made. However, this is not for beginners. 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