After a career as a visual merchandiser, Jacki Donhou taught herself to crochet as a hobby to pass the time alongside bringing up her three children, and she has been designing amigurumi and plush patterns ever since. Her passion is to bring something unique to the crochet and yarn community that children and adult collectors alike will enjoy. A Las Vegas native, Jacki now resides in the suburbs of Maryland with her husband, youngest daughter and a small zoo of domestic animals.Instagram @dearjackistitchery (17.4k followers)TikTok @dearjackistitchery (1,032 followers)Facebook: Dear Jacki Stitchery (2.1k likes and 2.8k followers)

If you’re looking for something quick to crochet to get your home ready for a very festive Christmas – or you’d like to make this year’s gifts yourself – look no further than this lovely collection of amigurumi decorations. There are all sorts to choose from: traditional decorations like a Christmas tree, holly and a festive wreath; sweet treats like a candy cane, a mug of hot chocolate and a mince pie; and cute friends like a penguin, an elf and Santa himself. These are all small projects that can be whipped up in just a few hours, and clever finishing touches turn the makes into really great-looking Christmas decorations. The book includes a comprehensive section on materials and an illustrated techniques guide, making it suitable for crocheters of all levels.

• Introduction 6Materials and tools 10Stitches and techniques 12Finishing touches 28Abbreviations 29 Christmas Bell 34Christmas Tree 38Festive Star 42Stocking 46Wrapped Present 50Wreath 54Light Garland 58Mistletoe 62Holly 66Penguin 72Santa Claus 76Angel 80Christmas Elf 84Reindeer 88Snowman 92The Nutcracker 96Polar Bear 100Christmas Pudding 106Hot Chocolate 110Gingerbread Man 114Slice of Christmas Cake 118Brussels Sprout 122Mince Pie 126Candy Cane 130Gingerbread House 134