Mind-Bogglingly Amazing Amigurumi – Japanese ‘Nue’ Crocheted by Lumièna

Posted by Danielle | Dec 9, 2016 | Amigurumi & Kawaii, Crochet Hacks, Yarn Bombs & Fiber Art | 0 |

The nue is one of the oldest yokai (supernatural creature) recorded, having its first appearance in the Kojiki (712 CE), an account of the early histories of Japan. It has the face of a monkey, the limbs of a tiger , the body of a tanuki (Japanese raccoon dog) and the front half of a snake for a tail.

Lumièna’s spectacular nue is one of the most interesting amigurumi I have ever come across.

See more of her amazing work here. You can also meet Lumièna (aka Mitsue) and read her profile at the RESOBOX blog. Follow her on Twitter.

RESOBOX is a NYC gallery in Queens that holds an amigurumi exhibition every year.

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Danielle Holke is a long-time knitter, first taught by her beloved grandmother as a young girl growing up in Canada. In 2008 she launched KnitHacker, a lively blog and knitting community which has since grown to be a popular presence in contemporary knitting culture, reaching more than a million readers each year. As a marketing professional, Danielle advises and works with a motley squad of artists, yarn bombers, film makers, pattern designers, yarn companies and more. Learn more about her latest book, Knits & Pieces: A Knitting Miscellany.