japanese critters

A crafty friend of mine just got back from a holiday in Japan. She sent me a crafty postcard and brought back this adorable book for me*- more inspiration to try picking up the crochet hook and having a stab at some amigurimi.


It's got a wonderful selection of different critters (have a look at the fronts here and the corresponding backs here), but one of the most delightful things is the simple, spare and stylish photography.


The instructions (as per so many of the japanese craft books I've seen) are so simple and clear.. and they include the need for a cup of tea... Ahhh my kind of project!

I'm developing a taste for these Japanese books...

* and in return I'm giving my friend this little (housewarming) gift