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.