Disclaimer:  I received a sample copy of the book on which this review is based. However I have not been financially compensated by the supplier, book company or the designer to write this review. All opinions expressed are my own and based on my own experiences of using the book / pattern. This post does contain affiliate links which means that I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through these links at no cost to you.

Edited: Congratulations to Maureen on the blog and Becky on Instagram who are the winners of this giveaway.

Today I’m sharing a look at a crochet book that’s a little bit different and a whole lot of fun. Mega Yummy Crochet by Miya, published by Zakka Workshop, is packed full of bold, playful amigurumi projects inspired by food – and not just any food, but gloriously oversized, joyful, huggable versions of it. If you enjoy crochet that makes you smile as you stitch, this is definitely a book worth taking a closer look at.

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✍🏼 A bit about the author:

Miya has been crafting amigurumi since 2001. As well as being an author of multiple books published in Japan, she’s a practicing clinical psychologist who truly appreciates the positive effects that creative handiwork can have on our wellbeing. You can find Miya’s work on Instagram via @miya_amigurumi.

📖 What’s Inside the Book?

From donuts and macarons to hotdogs and hamburgers, and even some traditional Japanese sweet treats, there’s something to satisfy every appetite. With over 26 unique patterns to explore, there’s plenty to keep your hooks busy. The book includes patterns for:

💡 Who Is This Book For?

If you love playful crochet projects, enjoy working with amigurumi, or want something that’s a little out of the ordinary, this book would make a wonderful addition to your craft library. These oversized amigurumi make playful pillows and cushions, huggable toys, or decorative objects perfect for kids, pets, and the young at heart. I know my teenager would just love the burger cushion for her room, and my youngest would probably love all of them to fill her room, but I think she’d especially like the strawberry donut!

The book uses U.S. crochet terminology, if you are not sure about the differences then you might find my blog post British vs. American Crochet Terms: What’s the Difference? helpful.

📖 Review

I really liked the mix of fun food items; I had no idea what a cruller was before reading this book (though now I very much want to try one!), and it’s a lovely touch that Miya has included Japanese treats she would be familiar with, as it adds a lovely cultural flavour to the collection. I love the variety of food designs included, from sweet treats to more savoury options, which keeps things interesting and fun to try.

There are several things I really love about this book, starting with the clear and easy-to-follow instructions. The book includes the patterns, charts and helpful illustrations. There are also some step by step photos, but not for every project. One thing I did notice was there is no gauge information, so your finished project size may vary depending on personal tension.

One thing to note is that the book doesn’t specify skill levels for each project, so some patterns will naturally be easier than others. While many of the designs are still approachable, I’d say this book is really well suited to intermediate crocheters. Projects like the macarons or small pastries could be tackled by confident beginners, but the larger, more intricate items, like the burgers or layered cakes, might require a bit more experience and patience.

Obviously one of the most unique things about this book is the scale of the projects – the projects range in size from 12cm (5″) tall to 69cm (27)″ long. The amigurumi are deliberately oversized, making them incredibly playful, satisfying to make, and perfect for statement pieces or gifts. The book calls for yarn held double to achieve the oversized amigurumi, but you could easily use the same patterns with a single strand (or thinner yarn) to make smaller versions too.

🧶Helpful Supplies

• Super chunky (bulky) weight yarn like: Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky, Emu Classic Super Chunky Acrylic Yarn, Utopia Crafts Velvet Lux Chenille Super Soft Chunky Yarn
• Chunky (bulky) weight yarn like: Emu Classic Chunky Acrylic Yarn, Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Chunky, Cygnet Jellybaby Chunky Chenille
• Crochet hook sizes: 4.5mm, 7mm, 8mm, 10mm and 15 mm
• Toy stuffing
• Large eye yarn needles
• Jumbo locking stitch markers

🛍️ Where to Get Your Copy

You can pick up your own copy of Mega Yummy Crochet by Miya from Amazon.

🎁 Giveaway Time!

The lovely publishers from Zakka Workshop have kindly supplied TWO copies of Mega Yummy Crochet by Miya for a giveaway! There are therefore two chances to enter, either here on the blog or on Instagram.

All you need to do to enter the giveaway is either leave a comment on the bottom of this blog post (or on my Instagram post about the giveaway) about which food item you would like to make first and why.

The competition closes on Friday 13 February at 7pm (GMT). Winners will be contacted via the email supplied from their comment or by DM on social media, by Monday 16 February, and will be expected to provide a full name and postal address to claim their prize. The competition is opened worldwide.

I’d like to say a big thank you again to Zakka Workshop for offering this special deal to my lovely KCACO.UK readers! Good Luck everyone!

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Until next time; keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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