Mitsuki Hoshi started her journey as a self-taught amigurumi maker when she purchased her first Mickey Mouse amigurumi kit. In 2002, she launched a website dedicated exclusively to amigurumi dogs. The site caught the attention of several dog magazines and became a huge hit. Today, as an accomplished amigurumi artist, her goal is to crochet everything from foods to animals. In her spare time, she works as an instructor, teaching students how to make amigurumi.Her published works include Life of an Amigurumi Dog , Life of an Amigurumi Dog 2 , Life of an Amigurumi Dog 3 , Ami Ami Restaurant , Mitsuki Hoshi's Amigurumi Zoo , Amigurumi Cats and Friends , Mitsuki Hoshi's Traveling Amigurumi , and Adorable Amigurumi with Giant Heads .