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The Best in Show series is an outstanding global success. Sally
Muir and Joanna Osborne are back - this time with designs for 25
wild animals. There is something here for everyone, with
instructions for knitting spots, stripes, fur, scales, trunks,
wings and beaks! The animals are surprisingly easy to make. It will
only take a few evenings to create yourself an exotic pet or
reproduce your favourite species. These knitted animals in
miniature are much easier to look after than the real things - they
don't need feeding, they won't make a mess and they take up hardly
any room. This book is a real zoological tour of the globe with
animals from all over the world. Patterns include tiger, crocodile,
penguin, cheetah, anteater, ring-tailed lemur, camel, giraffe,
panda and kangaroo. Idiosyncratic descriptions of the various
species accompany beautiful photography, making this book
irresistible for both keen knitters and wildlife enthusiasts.
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Anne Sofie Sternberg; Illustrated by Eva Sanz
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This comprehensive, well illustrated book will give even the most
nervous beginner the confidence to produce a unique, handcrafted
toy from natural materials. Once you have mastered the basic baby
dolls, you can progress to a more ambitious limbed or jointed doll.
The second collection of crochet patterns for iconic women from
amigurumi expert and author Carla Mitrani. Choose your favourite icon
from this collection of 15 new patterns for inspirational women who
have shaped the world. There are scientists, performers, writers;
athletes, campaigners and environmentalists including Josephine Baker;
Anne Frank; Wangari Maathai and Dolly Parton.
This collection of crochet patterns celebrates 15 women who have made
an impact on the global stage whether in politics, sport, medicine or
education. Learn more about each of the characters featured in this
collection and make unique gifts to inspire and delight all generations.
This collection of mix and match crochet patterns allows you to make
bespoke dolls that represent the special people in your life so that
everyone feels represented and included.
Representation matters when it comes to dolls for children - every
child should be able to see themselves reflected in a doll and research
has shown that this can have a positive impact on a child's
self-esteem. This collection of amigurumi crochet patterns for dolls
with different skin tones, hair types, body shapes, clothes and
accessories will allow you to make a doll to represent all children
everywhere.
Author and crochet designer, Nathalie Amiel, specialises in creating
look-alike dolls that capture the spirit of the individual and she is
passionate about creating crochet dolls for everyone. In this
collection of crochet patterns she has designed a wide range of dolls,
as well as their clothes and accessories, for you to use as a jumping
off point for you to create your own utterly unique dolls. None of the
patterns have recommendations for yarn colours so you are free to pick
your own colours for hair and skin type and there are patterns for a
variety of different hair types and styles.
Nathalie has designed a pattern for a Down's syndrome doll and a doll
with vitiligo, as well as a doll with prosthetic limbs; crutches; leg
braces; hearing aids; feeding tubes and eyeglasses. The collection also
includes crochet patterns for a wheelchair, assistance dogs and a
special teddy bear.
There are step-by-step instructions and photographs for how to make the
basic doll which can then be adapted using the other patterns. You can
then choose the doll's clothing from the crochet clothing patterns and
there is a wide variety of different garments to suit every doll
including underwear; t shirt; pinafore; dungarees (overalls); pants
(trousers); skirt, jumper and various shoes and boots including Mary
Janes, trainers and boots. Use this colourful collection to create an
endless variety of dolls by mix and matching the designs. There are no
limits to the design variations so you can create bespoke dolls for all
the special people in your life.
Let your creativity soar with 15 projects using interlocking bricks
to make birds from around the world. Interlocking bricks, such as
LEGO(R), have fueled the imaginations of aspiring designers and
builders for generations. In Birds from Bricks, horticulturist and
LEGO enthusiast Thomas Poulsom guides you through re-creating
nature's feathered-friends in stunning detail. Assemble your very
own cardinal, macaw, penguin, and more! With detailed step-by-step
instructions and full color photos of completed models, Birds from
Bricks will let your creativity soar. Learn how to build 15
projects, featuring birds from around the world: North and South
America, the Mid-Atlantic, Eurasia, Africa, the North Pacific, and
Australia/New Zealand. Each set of instructions includes
entertaining and educational information about the bird's
characteristics and habitat. Poulsom's creative and charming
designs surprise and delight lovers of birds, nature, and-of
course-LEGO.
Go wild with this brand new collection of adorable knitted wild animal
toys and their clothes and accessories by best-selling author Louise
Crowther.
After the success of Knitted Animal Friends, Louise has created
knitting patterns for 12 new, wild animals in their own wonderful
wardrobes. This collection includes a zebra in dungarees, an elephant
in a tutu, a lion in jeans, a tiger in a party dress, a chimpanzee in a
rainbow cardigan, a sloth in pyjamas (of course!), a koala in a furry
gilet, a bear in a fair isle sweater, a hippo in overalls, a panda in a
duffle coat, a giraffe in a pinafore and a rhinoceros in a day dress -
all with their own distinct personal style!
Whether you love Charlie the Chimpanzee's casual outfit of rainbow
striped cardigan, shorts and sneakers, or Sophie the Tiger's more
formal pink ruffle dress which is perfect for a birthday celebration,
there is a something for everyone. Edward the Sloth likes to take it
easy and relaxes in comfy pyjamas a fluffy robe and slippers when he's
kicking back (which is always!), whereas Hugo the Zebra is always up
for an adventure and enjoys wearing his red and white dungarees so he's
ready for anything.
Louise's attention to detail means that every outfit fits perfectly and
you will enjoy creating all the details that make each one so
distinctive. There are instructions for how to construct the animal
dolls and outfits as well as step-by-step photography for the
techniques. Louise also explains how to follow charts for the colour
work details in the outfits, as well as step-by-step tutorials for any
special stitches.
The animal dolls have the same basic body shape and are the same size
so that all of the outfits are interchangeable (they also work for the
dolls in Knitted Animal Friends too), so you can mix and match your
favourites. Or you can just make the animals: the animal patterns and a
lot of the clothes are knitted flat and then sewn together but some of
the clothing is knitted in the round. All of the techniques for making
up the animals include step-by-step instructions and photography.
There are so many possibilities for animal and outfit changes so that
you can make the perfect doll for the cheeky monkeys in your life.
Perfect for novice and experienced crocheters alike, these 30
adorable amigurumi animal patterns are sure to bring a smile to
your face! Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 best-selling
amigurumi book, Whimsical Stitches, gives you easy-to-follow
patterns so that you can quickly create the cutest amigurumi
critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos,
alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet
creations as cute as what you see on the page. Animal Amigurumi
Adventures also features fun facts about each animal to deepen your
appreciation for the animals you are creating. Animal Amigurumi
Adventures features: Beginner-Friendly Instructions and Tools:
Easy-to-follow patterns and basic tools (standard hook and common
worsted weight yarn) to get started Step-by-Step Reference Photos:
Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product,
to help guide you along with confidence. Perfect Size: Each animal
averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play
with. Patterns include: Safari Animals like a giraffe, elephant,
and zebra, Rainforest Animals like a sloth, toucan, and monkey,
Ocean Animals like a shark, crab, and orca whale, Arctic Animals
like a penguin, puffin, and Arctic fox, Forest Animals like a bear,
fox, and raccoon, Pet Animals like a dog, cat, and hamster.
If you have some woodturning experience, new you can create
something truly special for family and friends. These beautiful
hand-crafted toys are as enjoyable to make as they are to play
with. Clear step-by-step instructions, detailed photographs and
easy-to-follow diagrams start with simple toys and increase in
complexity. Projects are a mixture of pure turned ones and also
basic constructs, whereby turned items may be cut apart and
resection to create something different. The 20 charming projects
include simple turned animals, spinning top, tea party items,
skittles, pull-along train and indoor quoits. Each project is
designed to be tactile and visually attractive as well as fun to
use, and all toys are long lasting and comply with safety
standards.
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Anne Sofie Sternberg; Illustrated by Eva Sanz
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Bring The Wind in the Willows to life with beginner-friendly sewing
patterns for felt animals. Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the
Willows is a classic that has entertained adults and children alike
for over a hundred years. Characters such as Ratty, Mole, Badger
and the irrepressible Mr Toad, have influenced children's stories
ever since. This book instructs you in the joyful craft of
hand-stitching wool felt animals, made posable thanks to interior
wire armatures. It will teach you basic sewing and the specialized
techniques required to create these charming felt friends that will
provide hours of play. The book includes the four key characters
from the classic Kenneth Grahame tale, with interchangeable
clothing, accessories, and a few small furniture pieces. Interwoven
throughout the book, a collection of magical photographs and quotes
from the original book highlight the animals and their accessories
in natural settings to spark the imaginations as you create. This
book will transport you to a light-hearted, creative world of
charming wool felt animals, imagination and mindful hand-stitching.
Through its pages, you can explore your stitching practice while
letting your storytelling thoughts wonder. This book will inspire
beginners and delight experienced makers with its designs. While
creating enchanting felt animals, you will learn to enjoy every
stitch from beginning to end, no matter your level of experience,
with detailed illustrations, full-size patterns and step-by-step
instructions for each project.
Crochet the zodiac with these crochet patterns for amigurumi
horoscope dolls - the perfect present for all astrology lovers.
Whether you're a sensitive Pisces or a loyal Leo, you can create
your own special zodiac dolls with these cute amigurumi patterns
from best-selling author, Carla Mitrani. Astrology has never been
so popular - it offers fun and distraction in challenging times -
and this collection of doll crochet patterns is the perfect way to
enjoy your zodiac sign and to make gifts for all your family and
friends to treasure. Each of the zodiac doll crochet patterns draw
on the symbols of the star sign that they represent so they are
immediately recognisable whether it's Aquarius the Water Carrier,
Cancer the Crab or Sagittarius the Centaur with their bow and
arrow. The designs also reference the characteristics and
personality traits of each of the star signs so, for example,
Taurus is carrying a pot plant to symbolise their love of
gardening. And there are fun explanations of which signs are the
most compatible for love and friendship. So, whether you're a
passionate Scorpio, a serious Capricorn or a trustworthy Taurus, a
hard-working Virgo or an extroverted Sagittarius you will find a
doll for you. Enjoy finding out more about your star sign's traits,
as well as your ruling planet, the element of your star sign, your
birth stone, lucky colour and more. Find out which well known men
and women share the same star sign as you and have fun working out
whether your real-life friends match up with your most compatible
stars signs. These amigurumi patterns are easy to follow and fun to
make. There are step-by-step instructions and photography for the
more advanced techniques and stitches for the dolls, and the
general techniques section covers all the crochet basics so that
you can get started right away. Carla has included plenty of her
tips and tricks to ensure that you get the best finish possible for
your finished dolls. The dolls are pocket-sized (measuring
14cm/6inches), so they are a great way to use up your scraps and
make the perfect portable project.
Take a hands-on flight through history with this model airplane
kit! Scale Model Paper Airplanes Kit is filled with famous and
historical model planes, just waiting to be assembled. It features
14 paper replicas spanning the history of aviation--from the
Spitfire to the Concorde. The pop-out plane pieces are made of
high-quality cardstock and printed in full color on both sides.
With this kit, you can build and fly: Air Force One--The world's
most famous Boeing 747 (a workhorse of commercial passenger air
travel for 50 years) Bell X-1--The experimental aircraft that first
broke the sound barrier in 1954, piloted by the intrepid Chuck
Yeager Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor--A state-of-the-art stealth
fighter with a top speed of over 1,500 miles per hour The Wright
Flyer--The first powered aircraft, flown by the Wright brothers on
December 17, 1903 And many more! This kit includes: Pre-cut,
pop-out airplane pieces made of high-quality cardstock that you
assemble with any invisible tape (tape not included) 32 page
full-color book with instructions and historical information about
each plane Rubber band slingshot launcher Aviation enthusiasts will
enjoy making their way through history with model paper airplanes
that actually fly. Please note that young aviators will need help
with assembly.
If you love crochet and dolls, this is your book. Here you can find
15 projects made with the Japanese technique of amigurumi. There
are four collections: The Four Seasons, a Costume Party, Successful
Professionals and Dolls that you can dress with different clothes.
You do not need to be a virtuoso in crochet. If you know how to do
double crochet, increase and decrease, you can already make your
first amigurumi project. Choose your favourite doll and get to
work. The book offers some colour suggestions.
Discover the sense of accomplishment after watching your rockets,
fireworks, and launchers soar into the sky! Originating from
Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all
sorts of characters with wacky hobbies and a desire to pass on
their wisdom to others, Do-It-Yourself Backyard Rockets is made up
of projects from a medley of authors who have collected and shared
a treasure trove of rocket-launching plans and the knowledge to
make their projects soar! Do-It-Yourself Backyard Rockets gives
step-by-step instructions, with pictures to guide the way, on how
to launch your very own project into the sky. All of these authors
have labored over their endeavors to pass on their knowledge and
make it easier for others to attempt. Discover how to create the
following projects: Teeny, Tiny Rocket Engine Ultimate Straw Rocket
Rocket Eggstronaut Pocket Rocket Launcher Iron Man Model Rocket
Model Rocket with Camera Rocket-Powered Matchbox Cars - Extreme And
much more! The Instructables community has provided a compendium of
rocket savvy from innovators who have paved the way for other
curious minds of all ages!
A wonderful new collection of sewing patterns from the author of
the Luna Lapin sewing books, Sarah Peel. Immerse yourself once
again in the whimsical world of Luna Lapin with this collection of
patterns and instructions for five delightful animals. Luna Lapin
is a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste and, in this
collection, she introduces us to some of her dearest friends. This
brand new collection of toy sewing patterns will resonate with
sewists of all abilities and the designs are perfect for making
wonderful heirloom toys for friends and family which will be
treasured forever. Introducing Luna Lapin's New Friends proudly
presents five characterful animals and their delightful wardrobes:
Ziggy the hedgehog, Ottoline otter, Hamish the Highland cow, Dora
the pig and, of course, Luna herself. Author, Sarah Peel, takes
classic garments and recreates them on a miniature scale with
exquisite fabrics including Liberty cottons, taffeta, corduroy,
velvet, lace and wool tweed. All of the animals are made with wool
felt and hand sewn using overstitch/whipstitch - this makes them a
perfectly portable project that you can work on when you're on the
move or when relaxing in the evening. Sarah recommends machine
sewing the garments and there are tips and tricks for sewing small
items. Have fun sewing each animal's outfit whether it's Ziggy's
military jacket and pants, Ottoline's anorak and fisherman's top
(which is perfect for keeping her warm on her nautical
expeditions), or Hamish's kilt and ruffle top. And Luna also has a
new outfit in this collection - she wears a beautiful red velvet
skating coat over a full skirted dress for a magical twirl around
the frozen lake. As well as the animals and their delightful
outfits there are the much-loved whimsical stories that really
bring their characters to life. Immerse yourself in the timeless
appeal of Luna's Little World and discover how Luna met her friends
with this collection of charming stories about the characters and
their adventures. There are step-by-step instructions and diagrams
for all of the clothes and the animals, and the templates are
included at full-size so you can get sewing straight away.
Margaret Bloom's book introduces us to over 60 peg doll characters
to keep hands busy. This series of delightful craft projects will
inspire all the family to make and play creatively.
Moo, Oink, Knit
Knit up your favorite furry or feathered critter, or make the whole
barnyard The colorful characters in this book--including a clever
pig, a gentle donkey, and a family of chickens--would love to be
your friends. Children and grown-ups alike will fall for the
fifteen bighearted, oversize farm animals designed in Sarah Keen's
signature style.
All of these roly-poly toys, made with child-friendly yarn and
durable finishing techniques, are quick to knit and can withstand
years of affection. Whether you're a beginner or you simply need a
refresher, a comprehensive reference of knitting basics and
toy-making techniques will help get your needles clicking--or
clucking--right away.
Also available as an ebook
Crocheted sisters Amelie and Mako and are ready for anything--a day
at the beach, a birthday bash, a visit to the library--and their
outfits are, too! In this book, popular Japanese amigurumi designer
Miya takes you step-by-step through the doll-making process,
showing you how to create two charming doll companions, their teddy
bear pal Marron, and 63 miniature wardrobe additions--ranging from
warm winter coats to delicate ballet slippers. Clear instructions
provide a pattern for each clothing item and accessory. A basic
guide to the crochet stitches used in the book is included as a
refresher to the symbols and stitch execution. Projects are given
in both graphs and charts, as well as pictorial instructions.
Mix-and-match doll clothing and accessories, including: Cozy,
cold-weather wear for looking great on chilly days Chic pants,
tops, berets, or straw hats for a market-day-in-Paris vibe Charming
little tops, like a colorful ruffled tunic--great for a day at the
beach Clothes for ballet, cheerleading, and dress-up (be a flight
attendant--or dance a hula!) Tote bags, evening bags, and shoulder
bags--you can never have too many! And much more! But you don't
have to stop here! Handmade toys open up a whole new world for
creativity. With this book as a guide, you can create crochet dolls
whose colors and features celebrate diversity or design wardrobes
based on specific interests. With the inspiration provided in this
book, you can do it all. Let it be your springboard to fostering
many hours of gentle, creative--and fashion-forward--playtime.
Margaret Bloom's new book introduces us to a new range of projects
to keep hands busy. From simple peg doll necklaces, mobiles, pin
cushions and fantastical flying creatures, this series of
delightful craft projects, will inspire all the family to make and
play creatively.
This charming book contains 25 characterful little birds to crochet
in amigurumi style! These cute and colourful tiny birds, including
a peacock, swan, owl, toucan, penguin, flamingo and even a mini
egg, can be crocheted with small amounts of yarn and are perfect
for using up your stash. Each of the little fun birds can be used
as keychains, baby mobiles, bag pendants or simply to make and
collect! Clear and easy-to-follow crochet techniques and diagrams
make it easy to get started.
Explore the enchanting world of the Hedgerow Dolls! With 100% wool
hand dyed felt Hedgerow Dolls and over 20 original knitted, felt
and fabric outfits and accessories. 'Hedgerow' provides all the
inspiration and know-how needed to bring these beautiful dolls to
life. You will find Felt bushel for collecting the knitted apples,
dungarees with felt applique rabbit pockets, fallow deer knitted
hat, felt fox satchel and many more. These designs are suitable for
most toy makers, and contain step-by-step instructions and diagrams
for machine sewing and hand stitching the components of each
project. The Hedgerow Dolls are brought to life on the page by
Simone Goodings's adorable illustrations.
Meet the Crochet Donut Buddies, the cutest collectible toys for
kids. Just like real donuts, it's impossible to stop at just one!
Ring toys are well established in the early years market as
excellent for developing grip and gross motor skills. And what kid
(or adult for that matter) doesn't love a donut or three?! These
easy crochet patterns will allow you to make over 50 handmade toys
that young kids will love to play with and collect. Whether it's
grouping animals by colour, habitat or characteristics, learning to
count, or sensory stimulation, these sweet crochet toys will
deliver hours of fun for little ones, sprinkled all over with love.
Author Rachel Zain, founder of Oodles of Crochet, developed these
patterns for her non-verbal autistic son. Using easy crochet
techniques and standard materials, you too can make a menagerie of
toys that will delight kids of all ages and abilities. Learn all
the techniques for the basic crochet donut, and then discover over
50 ways to transform your donuts into adorable animals and other
cute characters. The book includes patterns for farm animals,
safari animals, sea creatures, seasonal and holiday designs and
more. Each donut measures around 5in diameter, making them perfect
for little hands to grip, and you can add squeakers, rattles,
crinkles and bells to create extra-special sensory toys.
Alternatively you can play with hook size and yarn gauge to
supersize your donuts into pillows or shrink them into keychains.
All the stitches needed to make the donuts are included, as well as
some fun ideas for different games you can play with your donut
characters, including storytelling, role play, counting and sorting
games and more. This incredible collection will provide easy
crochet toy patterns for all the kids in your life and have you
hooked for years. Luckily this donut addiction is entirely
'holesome' (please donut judge the puns, they're a-glazing!)
allowing you to count the memories, not the calories!
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