Toys to Crochet: Dozens of Patterns for Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories

Toys to Crochet: Dozens of Patterns for Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories

Amigurumi Animals: 15 Patterns and Dozens of Techniques for Creating Cute Crochet Creatures

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making knitted or crocheted stuffed animals, and it is taking the world by storm. These toys can be a simple or as complex as the maker likes--ranging from a tiny fluffy chick to an elaborate textured elephant. This book provides all the information you need to get started, with tips on choosing yarns and needles, and instruction in core techniques. All of the animal characters can be created using key shapes such as spheres, eggs, cylinders, and flat circles, which are quick and easy to stitch and put together. Includes clear step-by-step instructions for making 15 adorable animals, including a frog with webbed feet, a lion with a crocheted mane, and a cuddly mohair rabbit, plus ideas for creating your own unique designs.

Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys

Claire Garland has created a fantastical collection of five knitted dolls and their playtime companions, plus charming accessories to complete the fantasy. Each item is small and easy to make with added trims and some simple embroidered details--each a fairy tale in the making. Beautifully and imaginatively photographed in full color, this fabulously fun and original book appeals to knitters of all ages. Complete step-by-step instructions for each project, with full instructions on all the techniques needed are included. The projects have been designed with both girls and boys in mind, including: Fairy Dream: a fanciful flower fairy floats on her multi color cushion and plays with her magical unicorn. Enchanted Land: a princess with an enchanting wardrobe with her castle and a pony bedecked with jewels.Wild West Trail: a cowboy and his faithful steed Silver - with a 10-gallon hat and knitted saddle.Magical Waterworld: a dreamy mermaid frolics with her pet dolphin and fishy friend.The original and utterly charming toys in this book offer projects that will delight knitters-- both experienced and novice-- who are looking for creative small projects suitable for gift giving. All items are either knitted or crocheted, and are guaranteed to please any child -or child at heart -on a knitter's gift list.

Yarn Craft Knitting and Crochet Kit

Learn to knit and crochet a chic scarf and bag. Decorate with fashionable flowers and tassels to dress up your creations. This charming wicker basket contains everything a beginner needs to learn the simple stitches in these easy projects. Kit includes six brightly colored skeins of yarn (50 yards each), wooden knitting needles, plastic crochet hook and easy-to-follow instructions with line drawings to clearly illustrate the step-by-step directions.