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Disclaimer: I was given a copy of this book for review; all opinions are my own. This post includes affiliate links.
Review
A Bit About the Author
Author Megan Lapp runs the Etsy shop Crafty Intentions, and it’s full of amazing, fantastical designs, just like the ones seen in this book. Here’s her author blurb:
“Megan Lapp got her BA with a double-major in Art and Music from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, and hasn’t stopped creating since. Her current work spans many artistic media, including crochet, sculpture, painting, and various fiber arts. She works daily in her studio. Megan lives with her husband, 13 year old son, and 11 year old daughter in Pennsylvania. In her spare time, Megan enjoys singing, playing piano, and doing all the voices when reading to her kids.
Megan won the Makezine Me, My Scarf, and I Singer Contest in 2009 for an original scarf design. Her handmade plushes were a reward for the Kickstarter for Epyllion, A Dragon Epic, in 2015. She was a runner-up in the worldwide Amigurumi Patterns design contest in 2017 for her Original Dragon Pattern design. Megan has been publishing original patterns on Etsy and Ravelry since 2017.”
Let’s take a closer look at her newest book!
Inside
If you are brave, bold, and ready to play, then this book is ready for you!
“Jump into this Cottagecore Collection Full of Snail Steeds and Mushroom Riders!
Mushroom Sprites and Snails are a delightful pairing, offering endless possibilities for crafting magical creatures. With Mushroom Sprites available in various sizes, limb options, and cap styles, and Snails in small, medium, and giant sizes with round or pointed shells, this book provides everything you need to create a whimsical duo. As a bonus, you’ll find instructions for leashes, reins, and saddles that allow the Mushroom Sprites to take their Snails on adventures through meadows and forests.
Patterns are accessible for all skill levels, with simpler mushroom shapes for beginners and intricate spiraling shells and colorwork for more advanced crafters. All patterns include detailed photos so you can easily follow the instructions to create enchanting amigurumi. Use the included photo galleries and planning sheets to design your unique creatures and track your progress, and refer to the Glossary of Terms and Stitches for helpful guidance along the way.
You’ll soon be enjoying the company of a whole fairy ring of Mushroom Sprites and their Snail companions!”
This is a thick book – almost 300 pages long! Megan’s books are unique. Rather than sharing a selection of discrete patterns, they are “choose your own adventure” books of amigurumi! And just like any adventurer, you should prepare before you depart – in this case, be sure to read the Introduction! You’ll need this roadmap for using the rest of the book.
In a nutshell,
There are also a few patterns for accessories – including two different leash styles and lots of saddles!
The stitches themselves are all pretty simple, with bobbles being about the most challenging stitch. And there are lots and lots of pictures for each step, and each bit of pattern! This is super helpful, and I’m so impressed with the level of detail and all the photos!
The style of pattern writing itself is what I call “amigurumi style,” using “Dec” instead of “sc2tog” and other similar shortcuts. So I do recommend that you have some familiarity with the basics of crochet and pattern writing if you’d like to make these amazing creatures! That said, there are tons of helpful hints throughout, making it as easy as it can be!
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Purchase your own copy of this book on Amazon, or ask for it at your local bookseller! And be sure to check out Megan’s other books too!
The Giveaway
Giveaway is open in the US and Canada. The giveaway ends November 18, 2025, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Kingsumo form below. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only.
One winner will receive a paperback copy of courtesy of Stackpole Books. They will be notified by email. If the form below does not load properly, please CLICK HERE to enter.
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