Customer Reviews for Amamani Puzzle Balls Crochet Pattern Book

I have made the dinosaur, giraffe & elephant. The people that have seen them love them. Have given them away, and am half way through making another elephant for someone to give to their grandson. They are quick and easy to do once you get used to them. Shall try the lion and turtle soon. Hope you have more of them. I use some odd balls that I have left over.

I absolutely love making the puzzle balls! I was intimidated at first because I hadn't ever tried anything so complex. The clear directions, photos, and stitch count at the end of the rows really helped a lot! I have made the dinosaur, lion, and giraffe and can't wait to make the others!

I have made Dexter the Dinosaur as well as Elenor the Elephant and have had no problems understanding the patterns or in making the toys. I will also mention that these have been my first experience at amigurumi of the crochet kind and that’s because the patterns are so clear and easily understood. Also I posted on the Authors blog about the book and Dedri offers help through her blog if needed with the patterns, which is really great.
The best toy pattern book i have purchased in a few years, When is the sequel????

Love the patterns; have made the lion and the giraffe so far. Need help with starting Tillie the turtle's leg, though, stumped on Round 1.

Annie's Customer Service

Louise - This explanation should help you with the instructions. If not please let Marj know. On the Front Leg, rnd 1, you work across the ch-11 in the back lps, then you are going to work back across the same ch on the opposite side of the ch. So you will have sts going across the top edge and bottom edge of the beg ch-11.

I LOVE this pattern. I am an intermediate level crocheter. I made the dinosaur and am just beginning the lion. I recommend reading through the general explanations at the beginning and then jump to the instructions particular to the animal you are making. I did have a couple of little mistakes like not connecting the lids to the legs as I went, but that was easily remedied by tying them end to end. After my first basic leg set, the other parts went by without a hitch. I am amazed that I could create something that looks so complicated. The instructions are exceptionally well written and the pictures are very helpful! Such a clever design!

I love the book I was so excited to get it, I have already made several puzzle balls. So the basics are easy but the head to the elephant is so confusing. HELP!! Please.

Annie's Customer Service

Robin - Marj has contacted you to find out more. We would like to help you with this pattern.

Love this book. I am an experienced crocheter. Had no problem making these. I started with the giraffe, turtle & the elephant. A little confused with assembling the turtle, but got it together. I always like to challenge myself with new ideas. It takes a little reading, but you can do it.

I agree, this is a wonderful pattern set; Judi, do you recommend starting with the first animal and going from there, is that what you mean when you say they get easy after one? I started with Skillie the Turtle, but I am now completely lost. I always thought I was at an advanced crochet level, but I am stumped!
The photos with the instructions are great, but I'm missing something!

Annie's Customer Service

Pamela - We'd like to find out more about your post. Our pattern services team will be following up with you.

Love this pattern, a little out of sequence, but after you make one, the rest are easy. I am amazed by the pattern creator, very awesome!