Viz Media Announces the Release of Amigurumi Sweets: Crochet Fancy Pastries and Desserts

Learn How To Crochet Gorgeous Desserts That Become Fun Accessories Including Key Chains, Magnets, Pouches, And More!

San Francisco, CA, January 7, 2019 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, presents the vivid world of Japanese amigurumi with the release of AMIGURUMI SWEETS: CROCHET FANCY PASTRIES AND DESSERTS! on February 12th.

Featuring easy-to-follow patterns created by Miyuki Ichikawa, AMIGURUMI SWEETS: CROCHET FANCY PASTRIES AND DESSERTS! carries a print MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $19.99 CAN. The book features various patterns that can be used to crochet an array of delectable desserts from parfaits and macarons to cream puffs and taiyaki. Patterns also contain instructions on how to turn desserts into a variety of sweet accessories including key chains, pouches, bag mascots, and more!

“AMIGURUMI SWEETS features the Japanese aesthetic that has made amigurumi so wildly popular,” says Nancy Thistlethwaite, Senior Editor. “We're excited to publish these adorable dessert patterns in English for crocheters and fiber arts enthusiasts.”

More Japanese amigurumi designs are available in Viz Media's previously released AMIGURUMI: SAN-X CROCHET PATTERNS, which features crochet patterns for several popular San-X characters, such as Rilakkuma and Sumikkogurashi, plus their accessories.

For additional information on AMIGURUMI SWEETS: CROCHET FANCY PASTRIES AND DESSERTS! and other titles available from by Viz Media, please visit viz.com.

About Viz Media, LLC
Established in 1986, Viz Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, Viz Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan, Inc., Shueisha, Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., Viz Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

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