Crochet’s not just for grown-ups! That’s certainly the message behind Rachel Zain’s engaging range of amigurumi characters, from her plush Buddies collection to her popular Donut Buddy designs. There’s nothing more satisfying to Rachel than seeing her kids play with her creations, which are designed with children in mind. This goes double for her Donut Buddies, which are the creative result of her mission to capture the imagination of her son, who is non-verbal and autistic.
“I’ve always loved amigurumi, ever since my grandmother used to make them for me as a child,” she explains. “When I then had my own children, I wanted to carry on
