Fifty tiny, ridiculously cute crochet projects, no book-balancing required.

Each card in this deck gives you a full-color photo of the finished amigurumi on the front and the pattern in US crochet terms on the back — so you can prop one card up next to your hook and go, instead of wrangling a book open on your lap. A companion booklet covers all the core techniques, so beginners have backup and experienced crocheters have a quick reference when a stitch needs a refresher.

The patterns come from Melissa Bradley-Vatcher's bestselling Kawaii Crochet series, including a handful that haven't been published anywhere else. Expect the usual kawaii cast: food with faces, animals with faces, and inanimate objects that absolutely should not have faces but are better for it.

Compact enough to toss in a project bag, durable enough to survive being toss in a project bag. Good for waiting rooms, road trips, or just picking a card at random when you can't decide what to make next.

Good for: beginner crocheters who want bite-sized, low-commitment projects, amigurumi fans collecting the Kawaii Crochet series, gift-giving for crafty kids or adults, and anyone who'd rather flip a card than flip pages.