Saturday 16 April 2011

Book Book Book

So I have started work on my Amigurumi book. I'm currently trying to write a proposal to see how publishers will like it. A part of the process is market research, seeing what kind of people would want to purchase a book written by me and this is where I need your help. I want to know all about you. Copy the questions, click on comments and past the questions in and fill in your answers. This is your chance to tell me exactly what you want. I will be eternally grateful for your help.

Survey:

How old are you?

Are you Male/Female?

Where in the world are you?

How long have you been crocheting?

Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?

What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?

What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?

Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this out :)

Maggie

21 comments:

  1. How old are you?
    35
    Are you Male/Female?
    Female
    Where in the world are you?
    BC, Canada
    How long have you been crocheting?
    2 Years
    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    Intermediate
    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    Cute designs,with alot of variety from dolls to animals.
    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    Super Happy Cute Crochet & Amigurumi

    How exciting good luck with your book!

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  2. How old are you?
    36

    Are you Male/Female?
    female

    Where in the world are you?
    Im Portuguese but I live in Sweden

    How long have you been crocheting?
    I learn basic stiches very young by my mum, but just a 1.5 year ago I started crocheting with youtube videos and books help

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    I consider myself Intermediate, but I actually manage to do almost any pattern

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    I love Amigurumi, unfortunately I failed big my first and only atempt, I have no problem in crocheting them, but I fail big in the assemble, I have some done but not assembled cause im so afraid it will become bad :P Would love a book with detailed assemble instructions, and LOADS of pictures :P

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    At the moment Im loving my new 2 books, Beyond the square crochet motifs and cudlly crochet :)

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  3. How old are you? 41

    Are you Male/Female? female

    Where in the world are you? Cary, NC

    How long have you been crocheting? 16 yrs

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled? highly skilled

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book? detailed assembly instructions, maybe some really unusual designs

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment? Crochet It.Love it. Wear it. by Drew Emborsky

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  4. How old are you?
    19

    Are you Male/Female?
    Female

    Where in the world are you?
    Canada(Ontario)

    How long have you been crocheting?
    4-5 years

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    I'd say skilled by experience, highly skilled by understanding.

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    Lots of good pictures, some innovative design ideas,creatures I've not seen before/realistic creatures (I have a lot of patterns for a stylized bunny...)

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    Amigurumi Two! by Ana Rimoli. Loves me some turtle babies.

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  5. How old are you?
    23
    Are you Male/Female?
    Female
    Where in the world are you?
    Lithuania
    How long have you been crocheting?
    about 2 years
    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    Internmediate
    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    many schemes, how to use simply things to make beautiful creations :)
    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    I don't have one.. :(

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  6. How old are you?
    21
    Are you Male/Female?
    Female
    Where in the world are you?
    UK
    How long have you been crocheting?
    10 months
    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    Intermediate
    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    Lots of picture and variations on a design
    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    Creepy cute crochet

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  7. ow old are you? 30+

    Are you Male/Female? female

    Where in the world are you? usa

    How long have you been crocheting? off and on for 27 years

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled? depends the type of crochet, but highly skilled for certain things

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book? toys, basic shapes turned into multiple end items, and "unusual" things that aren't in every other book out there (like all books seem to have a bear, cupcake, bunny...)

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment? I love Brigitte Read's book for the inspiration and photos (though several patterns have mistakes)...and I also love Ana Paula Rimoli's amigurumi books "amigurumi world" and "amigurumi two"

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  8. How old are you? 29

    Are you Male/Female? Female

    Where in the world are you? UK

    How long have you been crocheting? I first learned over 20 years ago but really got into it about 3 years ago

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled? Skilled, though highly skilled in some areas

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book? Something different!! I Get very frustrated with the number of books that barely have anything original in them. They seem to be full of "patterns" for two balls stitched together with a bit of felt stitched on to make them look like whatever they say they are. Lots of pictures and various different patterns are really what I want, with the crochet making the shape not stitched on felt!!!


    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment? The jan eaton crochet encyclopaedia, I've given up on pattern books though I do want the June Gilbank one

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  9. How old are you?
    29

    Are you Male/Female?
    Female

    Where in the world are you?
    Long Beach, Ca

    How long have you been crocheting?
    My Mom taught me the shell stitch when I was in the 5th grade but it didn't last long and I didn't crocheting again until about 4 years ago.

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    I would say advanced beginner.

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    Lots of detailed step-by-step instructions with pictures! Love pictures! LOL Also, suggestions and examples of variations you can do with the pattern itself or with embellishments.

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    I don't have a favorite, I love books period! lol But Creepy Cute Crochet by Christen Haden and Crobots by Nelly Pailloux are always fun to flip through.

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  10. How old are you? 40

    Are you Male/Female? Female

    Where in the world are you? Sharon, PA

    How long have you been crocheting? 22 years

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled? Highly skilled

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book? Siamese cats, dogs

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment? The flower book

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  11. How old are you?
    56
    Are you Male/Female?
    female
    Where in the world are you?
    england
    How long have you been crocheting?
    years ago but just stared again
    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    intermediate
    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    clear picture instructions
    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    the encyclopedia of crochet techniques/jan eaton
    Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this out :)

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  12. How old are you?
    31
    Are you Male/Female?
    Female
    Where in the world are you?
    Denmark
    How long have you been crocheting?
    I learned the art of crochet when I was very young, but until very recent, I only did shawls and tiny stuff, like flowers and motifs to put on hats and suchs. I have been knitting for years and years though. I then did an amigurumidragon out of boredom 6 months ago and now this is my new black!

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    I am very good with my hands so I not tried something I could not make so far...so skilled I guess:)

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    I love to make vintage and cool things for my children out of the ordinary. This way, I can decided what my daughters dolls look like and I love it:) So more cool things like your Abby doll would be great:)

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    I dont have a book since I get my inspiration from the internet and pamplets. But I would buy a book if I can get it as an e-book.

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  13. How old are you? 56 years young

    Are you Male/Female? Female

    Where in the world are you? Somonauk, Illinois - 80 miles west of Chicago in corn country.

    How long have you been crocheting? Over 40 years.

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled? Highly skilled.

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book? Dolls, but not based on celebrities. Animals and pet toys.

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment? Blueprint Crochet

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  14. How old are you?
    24

    Are you Male/Female?
    Female

    Where in the world are you?
    Puerto Rico

    How long have you been crocheting?
    Since I was around 11 years old.

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    Intermediate

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    Besides the pattern, a good picture and a very cute amigurumi. I also find it important that I can achieve to make what is seen in the picture and that the book have many ideas.

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    My favorite crochet book that I own is The Knitting and Crochet Bible.

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  15. How old are you?
    51
    Are you Male/Female?
    Female
    Where in the world are you?
    Argentina
    How long have you been crocheting?
    For 30 years.
    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    Still intermediate.
    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    A lot of dolls.
    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    I haven't any favorite. I use old crochet books.

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  16. How old are you?

    Are you Male/Female? female

    Where in the world are you? USA

    How long have you been crocheting? since I was 21

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled? At amigurumi? Definitely a beginner.

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book? Honestly, I think it would be neat to have customizable patterns. For instance: What about having patterns for several different leg choices, head choices, body choices, arm choices, ear choices, etc. Then, give how-to examples of different embellishments. I think it would be fun to have a pattern book that allows for the person to create their own creature, but with patterns for the different body parts. (Did that even make sense?)

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment? I recently purchased Twinkie Chan's Crochet book. I'm really enjoying the easy, yet cute patterns.

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  17. Ooops.. I didn't leave off my age on purpose -- 37. Sorry.

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  18. How old are you? 26

    Are you Male/Female? Female

    Where in the world are you? Connecticut, U.S.A.

    How long have you been crocheting? 6 years, on and off

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled? I'm intermediate, I'd guess.

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book? I like nerd reference amigurumi (TV show, sci fi, anime, comics, video game-related creatures; or amigurumi that have a use, like in gifting or decorating) and in crochet books I like easily understood patterns for wearable accessories that look professional/stylish.

    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment? Harmony Guides' 250 Crochet stitches - I like textures but don't know that many stitches, yet. I like learning how to structure crochet so I can make anything I want.

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  19. How old are you?41

    Are you Male/Female?f

    Where in the world are you?Liverpool UK

    How long have you been crocheting? a year or two

    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?intermediate to skilled (depending on how good the instructions are!lol)

    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    Small quick projects- actually maybe a mix of large and small, unusual things/objects but defo cute ones, skills/stitches that can be used in a number of ways, so you could use them to make the project, or other things
    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?crobots, or 200 squares

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  20. How old are you?
    22
    Are you Male/Female?
    Female
    Where in the world are you?
    TN, USA
    How long have you been crocheting?
    9 years
    Do you consider yourself beginner/ intermediate / skilled or highly skilled?
    intermediate
    What do you like to see in an Amigurumi/Crochet book?
    Seasonal items like Santa and the Easter bunny but also some popular show characters like Sailor Moon and Yu Yu Hakusho (omgsh Hiei doll!) Also, maybe projects that vary in not only difficulty but length. I would love to see some small things like cell phone holder dolls or ipod sleeve dolls and little pet items to stuff catnip in or such.
    What is your favorite crochet book out at the moment?
    Don't have any. Just use the net.

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  21. The copy-paste buttons don't seem to work for me on tho site :P but here are my answers.
    Age? 17.
    Sex? Male.
    Location? Birmingham, Alabama. (US)
    Been crocheting how long? 3 years.
    Skill level? I'll put it this way. Never seen a hard pattern. But I have seen patterns with lots of sewing. I basically do nothing but amigurumis.
    In a book? Animals, zombies, superheroes, anything pretty/cute/AWESOME. People are only awesome when they're wearing skin tight stuff..like superheroes or ballerinas. I would LOVE a Teen Titans set and would have to give you an Internet hug for designing them. (robin, starfire, cyborg, raven, beastboy, terra, slade, nosyarg kcid [larry], johnny rancid, just to name a few characters from the show)
    Favorite book? Umm..I Taught Myself How To Crochet. :D (only book I could find o.o)

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