Red Heart Amigurumi Happiness Look Book

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free designs to knit and crochet!

Amigurumi yarn is a wheel of fun and happiness!

Each 4-color wheel of yarn makes the 2 characters pictured on the band, or put your creative hat on and make a different character. All patterns are interchangeable and free on redheart.com! You’ll love the 12 colors of Amigurumi yarn!

Our front cover introduces the newest Springtime characters. Make 2 bunnies or make a chick and some eggs. They continue the tradition of adorable Amigurumi!

We’d love to see the Amigurumis that you make! Add your photos to our Yarn Lover’s Gallery and share the happiness with all of us!

 See Amigurumi yarn colors here

 See how to start your yarn wheels with this short video 3

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Here's our cast of characters!

6 Sparkle & Shimmer Crochet Unicorn

26 Agave & Aloe Crochet Cactus

8 George & Hubert Knit Birds

28 Stellan & Stanley Crochet Dinosaur

10 Benedict & Bertie Crochet Birds

30 Tina & Nina Knit Mermaids

12 Buz & Belinda Knit Bumblebees

32 Dia & Mia Crochet Mermaids

14 Honey & Henry Crochet Bumblebees

34 Fiona & Fred Crochet Flamingo

16 Tasty Crochet Hamburgers

36 Ellie & Eugene Crochet Elephants

18 Yummy Knit Hamburgers

38 Edward & Emily Knit Elephants

20 Sweet Crochet Sugar Skulls

40 Larry & Linda Crochet Llama

22 Ned & Norman Crochet Narwhal

42 Beatrice & Basil Crochet Bunnies

24 Prickles & Pear Knit Cactus

44 Chrissy Knit Chick and the Egg-xtras

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Sparkle and Shimmer Crochet Unicorn

Looking for some magic? You’ll find these two friends prancing in the enchanted forest, chatting with the pixies and getting the latest gossip from the birds.

LM6288 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9178 Unicorn Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch marker Stuffing Two 6 mm safety eyes Craft glue Yarn needle Regular sized drinking straw (for leg armatures) Wooden toothpick (for horn) Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle (for embroidering facial features) Optional: Pins, knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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George and Hubert Knit Bird

We’re not sure why these cute little birdies are grumpy, maybe they need a nap! You can always change their eyebrows for a friendlier looking feathered pal.

LM6296 EASY Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9212 Bird Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 3.25 mm [US 3] Stuffing Yarn needle

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Benedict and Bertie Crochet Bird

These birds really are sweet, but right now they can’t decide what to have for dinner—seeds or worms?

Hopefully they’ll choose soon, and feel a little less grumpy!

LM6295 EASY Designed by Jessie Rayot

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9212 Bird Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm [US E-4] Stuffing Yarn needle

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Buz and Belinda Bumblebee

Get your honey jars ready for these two! They’re ready to go looking for flowers while they buzz around with you.

LM6289 EASY Designed by Rebecca Olson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9247 Bumble Bee Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 2.75 mm [US 2] needles for working small circumferences and I-cord Choose double pointed needles 2 short circulars or 1 long circular, whichever you prefer Stitch marker Stuffing Four 20 mm safety eyes (two for each bee) Pins Yarn needle Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Henry and Honey Bumblebee

Henry & Honey are always out and about looking for pretty flowers!

Get your honey jar ready, they’ll fill it in no time!

LM6290 EASY Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9247 Bumble Bee Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.75 mm [US C-2] Stitch marker Four 20 mm safety eyes (two for each bee) Stuffing Yarn needle Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Tasty Crochet Hamburgers

We’re always up to grab a delicious burger with friends!

Make two, and give one to your best burger eating pal.

LM6293 EASY Designed by Cassandra Bibler

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9392 Hamburger Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch marker Stuffing Yarn needle Optional: Plastic pellets for weighted stuffing and thin bag to hold pellets

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Yummy Knit Hamburgers

A silly way to show your love for a good hamburger! Make two and give one to someone you love sharing burgers with.

LM6294 EASY Designed by Michele Wilcox

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9392 Hamburger Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 3.25 mm [US 3] Stuffing Yarn needle

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Sweet Crochet Sugar Skulls

Take the time to sit down with these skulls and reminisce about days gone by. They’re always ready to listen to new stories.

LM6298 EASY Designed by Jessie Rayot

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9521 Sugar Skull Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm [US E-4] Stitch marker Stuffing Yarn needle Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Ned and Norman Crochet Narwhal

Why pretend to be a unicorn when you’re already a narwhal? Norman and Ned love living in the chilly waters near the north pole and would love to meet you, just don’t forget to bundle up!

LM6287 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9614 Narwhal Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch marker Stuffing Two 6 mm safety eyes Yarn needle Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle (for mouth embroidery) Scrap of pink felt Strong craft glue Wooden toothpick (for tusk) Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Prickles and Pear Knit Cactus

These cacti pals aren’t too spiky to be around! In fact, they’re quite friendly and always give their friends very careful hugs.

LM6291 EASY Designed by Rebecca Olson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9627 Cactus Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 2.75 mm [US 2] needles for working small circumferences and I-cord Choose double pointed needles 2 short circulars or 1 long circular, whichever you prefer 2.75 mm [US 2] straight needles for working back and forth in rows Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.75 mm [US C-2] Stitch markers Stitch holders Stuffing Four 6 mm safety eyes (two eyes for each cactus) Yarn needle Sewing needle and thread to match dress Pins

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Agave and Aloe Crochet Cactus

Don’t let their prickles keep you from making new friends with these cacti! They’re always careful when saying hello and love to chat with new people.

LM6292 EASY Designed by Rebecca Olson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9627 Cactus Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stuffing Yarn needle

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Stellan and Stanley Crochet Dinosaur

These two friends have known each other since the Jurassic era and still make time to hang out! They love catching up over a delicious salad (they are vegetarians, after all).

LM6283 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9682 Dinosaur Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch marker Stuffing Two 6 mm safety eyes Yarn needle Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle (for mouth embroidery) Optional: Pins, knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Tina & Nina Mermaid

Tina & Nina are ready to swim the seas with you! Look for shells, travel the world on land or sea with these adaptable friends.

LM6285 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9695 Mermaid Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 2.75 mm [US 2] double pointed needles (set of 5) Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: Small hook for attaching hair to mermaid Stitch markers Stitch holders Stuffing Two 6mm safety eyes Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle for mouth Scrap of pink felt for cheeks Sharp scissors Craft glue Regular size drinking straw for leg armature Yarn needle Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Dia & Mia Mermaid

Get ready for adventures in the oceans or on land with Dia & Mia! They’re ready to collect seashells and explore!

LM6286 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9695 Mermaid Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch markers Stuffing Two 6mm safety eyes Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle for mouth Scrap of pink felt for cheeks Sharp scissors Craft glue Regular size drinking straw for leg armature Yarn needle Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Fiona and Fred Crochet Flamingo

If you’ve been looking for a pair of party birds, these two are your answer! They love all sorts of celebrations, but lawn parties are their favorite.

LM6297 EASY Designed by Cassandra Bibler

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9741 Flamingo Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch marker Two 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing Yarn needle Optional: Plastic pellets for weighted stuffing and thin pouch to hold pellets

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Ellie and Eugene Crochet Elephants

Ellie and Eugene can’t wait to make new friends! They love meeting new people and sharing snacks. (They really enjoy peanuts, of course!)

LM6276 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9745 Elephant Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch markers Stuffing Two 6mm safety eyes Yarn needle Sewing needle and white sewing thread for sewing hat to head Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing, chenille stem for trunk armature

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Emily and Edward Knit Elephants

Emily and Edward are best friends and love traveling together. They’re always on the lookout for new and exciting things to try.

LM6277 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9745 Elephant Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 2.25 mm [US 1] double pointed needles (set of 5) Stitch markers Stitch holders Stuffing Two 6mm safety eyes Yarn needle Sewing needle and white sewing thread for sewing hat to head Optional: Knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing, chenille stem for trunk armature

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Larry and Linda Crochet Llama

Llamas are curious by nature and these pals are no exception to the rule! They love to explore new places and meet new people whenever they can.

LM6284 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 ball 9872 Llama Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.25 mm [US B-1] Stitch marker Stuffing Two 6 mm safety eyes Craft glue Yarn needle Regular sized drinking straw (for leg armatures) Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle (for nose embroidery) Optional: Pins, knee high stocking and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing

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Beatrice & Basil Crochet Bunnies

This loving bunny couple enjoys cuddling. So we won’t be surprised if they soon multiply into a whole family of bunnies.

LW6559 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 cake 9741 Flamingo Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 2.75 mm [US C-2] Stitch marker Stuffing, Four 6mm safety eyes (two for each bunny) Yarn needle Black and pink embroidery floss and embroidery needle for nose Optional: Knee high stockings and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing, dark pink powder face blusher and cotton swabs for cheek detail

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Chrissy Knit Chick & the Egg-xtras

When this quartet gets together, they make beautiful chirping music! They are the perfect guests for your Easter brunch.

LW6560 EASY Designed by Nancy Anderson

What you will need: RED HEART® Amigurumi: 1 cake 9682 Dinosaur Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 2.25 mm [US 1] and 3.25 mm [US 3] needles for working small circumferences.

Choose double pointed needles, 2 short circulars or 1 long circular, whichever you prefer Stitch marker Stuffing Eight 5mm safety eyes (two eyes for chick and each of 3 eggs) Orange and yellow felt scraps Sharp scissors Yellow sewing thread and needle for attaching felt wings to chick and felt feet to egg Small amount of pink embroidery floss and embroidery needle Yarn needle Optional: Knee high stockings and plastic pellets for weighted stuffing, craft glue for attaching felt wings to chick and felt feet to egg, dark pink powder cheek blush and cotton swabs

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