Meet your teacher

Yan Schenkel, founder of Pica Pau, is an Argentinian crochet toy designer known for her whimsical Amigurumi designs. She is also the author of the amigurumi books Edmundo de Pica Pau (The World of Pica Pau) and Animal Friends of Pica Pau - 1, 2, and 3.

Zollie Kits Are For Everyone.

Whether you've tried to knit before, or are just thinking about it for the first time, this kit is for you! We've thought through every detail, and we want you to succeed.

Along with step-by-step videos, you'll also have access to a troubleshooting guide in case you get stuck.

And if you're still stuck (which hasn't happened yet!) - help from an expert knitter is just a phone call or email away.

You've got this!

The Zollie Way

We've poured so much love into our kits. Here's what sets them apart.

Materials matter. We source high-quality, organic cotton yarn made in the USA.

Our kit & course will give you the skills you need to carry on a lifelong love of knitting.

No big investors, just a small-but-mighty team of passionate artists and makers.

Materials matter. We source high-quality, organic cotton yarn made in the USA.

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No big investors, just 7 fiber enthusiasts excited to bring new people into the world of making.

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Learn to Crochet - Kit + Video Guide

Learn to Crochet - Kit + Video Guide

$40.00

Learn how to make Marty, a charming amigurumi duck designed by Yan Schenkel, the artist behind Pica Pau. Amigurumi is the Japanese fiber art of crocheting small stuffed characters. Join the fun and learn this popular craft that has spread across the globe. Learn at your own pace with access to thoughtful video instruction created with beginners in mind.

This kit contains everything you need to learn to crochet, even if you’re an absolute beginner!