Your new friends are cute, huggable—and chonky!

Have you ever wanted to hold a fox, a penguin, or an alligator? Have you ever wanted to see a jackalope or a phoenix? Have you ever wanted to go on adventures with a unicorn or a dragon? With chunky yarn, a few essential techniques, and a desire to learn, you can crochet your own woodland critters and mythical creatures.

In her TikTok videos, Sarah Csiacsek (@fanaticalfibers) shows her followers how to get hooked on crochet, and in Chonky Crochet for Beginners, she’ll share with you what you need to get started with your own crochet adventures. Even experienced crocheters will appreciate the whimsy and magic you can weave as you create soft animals and creatures for friends, family, and, of course, yourself!

Chonky Crochet for Beginners includes these features:

20 step-by-step crochet projects with colorful photos you can almost feel

Techniques and methods for learning how to crochet and to successfully complete each project

Information and recommendations for the tools and materials you’ll need to create all the projects in the book

You’ve seen all kinds of cute crocheted creatures and fantastical fiber beasts on TikTok, especially on Sarah’s channel, and now you can learn how to crochet directly from the celebrated TikTok crocheter herself!