Meet Donna Wilson’s Knitted Animals—a quirky yet loveable family of 35 of the strangest creatures you’ll ever come across. Meet Donna Wilson’s Knitted Animals—a quirky yet loveable family of 35 of the strangest creatures you’ll ever come across. There’s Rill Raccoon-Fox, who is fond of toasting caterpillars and worms over the camp fire, son of the great raconteur Cyril Squirrel and the delightful Rita Raccoon. Meet Beryl the Bold, a lover of chocolate-chip ice cream and evening walks, and Bunny Blue, who enjoys nothing more than a picnic and a glass of raspberry juice. Olive Owl is small with a loud voice; she likes to have a tidy home and makes a mean apple pie. Charlie Monkey, who lives on banana milkshakes, always stands out in a crowd, while Ginge the Cat and Mitten Kitten form a formidable feline duo. Use the easy-to-follow knitting patterns to recreate your own collection of knitted animals and other creatures, each with their own unique personality and idiosyncrasies.

Meet the cutest creatures in the animal kingdom! The newest amigurumi from Amy Gaines, theyíre cuddly, fun to knit, and surprisingly human. The 26 designs in Little Knitted Creatures (Leisure Arts #5144) are Friendly Sea-ciety set with Cletus Claw, Tentacle Terry, Shelly Green, and Big Blue; Spring Party set with Birdhouse and Wren Twins, Buster Bunny Jr., Billie Waddle, and Harold (Hank) Lambswool; The Birds and Bees set with Oliver Who, Buzz Hover, Fred Leaper, and Lindsay Ladybeetle; Forest Friends set with Odessa Owl, Horatio Hedgehog, Cinda Squirrel, White-Spotted Mushroom, Pippa Mouse, Erik and Gunnar (gnomes), and Big-Capped Acorn; Bean Trio set with Harold Hopper, Boyce Bruin, and Thaddeus Trotter; and Fishbowl Friends set with Amy Angelfish, Cora Clownfish, and Gloria Goldfish.

"You'll be coming back time and time again to knit these sweet and simple projects." Review of Knitted Animal Socks, Mitts, and Scarves, Knitting magazine Cover your head and feet in animal fun with these 35 knitting patterns, including hats for all ages, and simple stretchy socks for everyone from babies to adults. Combine your love of knitting with your love of animals and make these stylish accessories featuring your favourite creatures. This new collection of knitting patterns for socks and hats covers you top to toe in amazing designs by Fiona Goble. There are patterns for babies, toddlers, and children, including teddy bear booties, unicorn socks and even a pug dog hat, but there are also plenty of makes for teens and adults too, including reindeer socks, and a llama hat. The sock patterns are designed to be simple and straightforward, while the hats will fit many sizes. Whether you prefer cuddly cats or colourful cockatiels, fluffy foxes or perky piglets, you will find something here to suit you.

“Beautiful designs . . . children will love the whimsical results.” —Publishers Weekly Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys with these new patterns by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. Louise brings her unique style of coordinated knitwear with cute colorwork details to this new collection of toy animal knitting patterns. There are a total of twelve knitted animals—each with their own unique personality and style. The animals all have the same basic body, with a few color variations and tail additions, so the clothes can be mixed and matched between them to create endless outfit possibilities. Choose your favorite animals and outfits and have fun making the perfect gift for friends and family.

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.

Presents patterns and step-by-step instructions for knitting different types of wild animals.

Sweet and soft animal friends made with popular Japanese knitting techniques. This collection of 25 cuddly toy animals includes everything from favorite pets to zoo animals. Made with soft materials and adorable expressions, these sweet companions make the perfect gift for newborns, grandchildren and animal lovers alike. While some fit in the palm of your hand, the largest is the huggable size of 16 inches (40 cm). The knitted animal projects in this book include: Beatrix the Rabbit William the Penguin Mimi the Japanese Dormouse Winston the Sloth Frannie the Doe Harry the Hedgehog And many more! Each animal is knitted in parts and then felted and sewn together. Detailed instructions and photos guide you through the key steps of construction, while a set of steps for executing specific stitches simplifies the process. Clear explanations of the knitting charts and symbols help you learn the basics of Japanese-style knitting. Projects should be knit with natural fibers that can be felted to achieve that perfectly cozy feel. In creating these cute critters, author Hiroko Ibuki pored over the details of each animal--striving to make them cute, while also capturing their unique characteristics. The result is a collection of charming toys full of personality and room for creativity. Toys with removable features are not recommended for infants.

A collection of twelve knitting patterns for animals and birds, accompanied by the author’s sketches and studies of the natural world. Nature lover Claire Garland has studied animals and birds in the environment around her home in rural Cornwall, England—and designed this delightful collection of patterns based on the wildlife she sees there. Choose your favorite from a dozen animals and birds, whether it's a grey squirrel, barn owl, yellow-necked field mouse, wolf, fox, wild rabbit, or roe deer fawn. The patterns, accompanied by striking photography and illustrations, are cleverly designed with the same markings and colors as their real life counterparts, making them irresistible—and capturing the magic of spotting a wild animal in their natural habitat.

Containing easy-to-knit patterns for various toy animals and characters, each chapter of this book takes the reader to a different world. Suitable for everyone, including beginners, it contains full instructions and illustrations.

Welcome to the wonderfully weird world of Donna Wilson, where you can meet some of the strangest creatures on the planet. Meet Beryl the Dog who loves ham and eggs, but has a fear of fluffy slippers, Bunny Blue the friendly but forgetful rabbit with a passion for cotton candy, Charlie the cheese-loving monkey, or Harry Hairy Head with his penchant for roller discos and cherry cola. These unique toys are so much fun, and fantastically easy to make using the clear instructions and simple patterns. With 35 new friends to make, you'll have your own kooky collection in no time. Also included are brilliant ideas for sets to put your odd-bods in and create your own magical world.*Create your own family of knitted odd-bods with just a few simple stitches.*Visit Donna's family at www.donnawilson.com.*Choose from 35 easy-to-follow knitting patterns to create your own quirky family of strange yet lovable odd-bods.