Discover how simple crafting your own crochet plush animals can be This crochet pattern is in our series of 5 dogs in a family Amigurumi―the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys―might seem intimidating but this book keeps it easy and fun with complete guides that cover everything you need to know. Whether you're stitching up delightfully huggable gifts for kids or grandkids or just looking to assemble your own plush menagerie This book is for intermediate level. Intermediate level. Knowledge needed of chains (ch) - slip stitch (sl st) - single crochet (sc) - double crochet (dc) - Front Loops Only (FLO) - Back Loops Only (BLO) - Right side (RS) - Wrong side (WS) - increases and decreases. Knowledge of amigurumi part attachment is recommended. Pattern uses short rounds for shaping.