Crochet Taxidermy

Crochet Taxidermy
Author: Taylor Hart
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2016-08-23
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1612127371

Crochet Taxidermy puts a new twist on amigurumi, the popular Japanese method of creating considerably cute stuffed animals with oversized heads. In this delightful collection, heads of animals from farm and forest, sea and safari come to life with irresistible details like the drowsy eye (for the shy deer and sleepy octopus) and fuzzy yarn (for the skittery skunk’s stripe and lazy lion’s mane). Step-by-step instructions and adorable photos guide you through these 30 easy crochet patterns. Most require just one skein of yarn, so they’re affordable and quick to crochet!

Animal Heads

Animal Heads
Author: Vanessa Mooncie
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781784940645

Inside this colourful book there are 10 trophy animals to choose from. The projects vary in level of complexity and there is a comprehensive techniques section to help you learn all the necessary skills.

Faux Taxidermy Knits

Faux Taxidermy Knits
Author: Louise Walker
Publisher: David & Charles
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446366367

From fox stoles to wall-mounted moose heads to tiger rugs—hip projects that will unleash the animal lover in every knitter! Faux Taxidermy Knits offers you fifteen fabulously quirky and fun knitting patterns that tap into the massive trend for taxidermy-inspired craft projects with an ironic twist! Split into two sections, wearables and habitat, this unique book includes knitting patterns from moose and badger wall hangings and tiger rugs to fox stoles and paw mittens for the modern, young knitter looking for something different and new to create. The style of the book is contemporary and fun with modern-retro photography to compliment the quirky nature of the projects. “Capture the essence of stately home chic (and pretend you’re an extra from Downton Abbey) with the selection of kitsch knitting patterns inside Faux Taxidermy Knits.” —Interweave “Some of the patterns are brilliant. For example, the ‘tigerskin’ rug is a masterpiece.” —WendyKnits “A wonderful book for the quirky, whimsical and curious . . . and no animals will be harmed!” —DemonicProgress

Crocheted Birds

Crocheted Birds
Author: Vanessa Mooncie
Publisher: GMC Publications
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-01-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9781784944582

Let your creative urges take flight with this wonderful collection of birds to crochet. Featuring 10 gorgeous projects, all with stunning photographs and detailed charts, this book is a twitcher's delight. The extensive techniques section will tell you everything you need to know to make an entire crocheted aviary. There are also intricate charts included with the patterns to help you make your feathered friends come to life. AUTHOR: Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. She went on to study fashion and textile design and became a children's wear designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa now specialises in silkscreen work (www.vanessamooncie.com) and designing crochet jewellery through her company Kissy Suzuki (www.kissysuzuki.com). She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England. Vanessa has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including The Gentleman's Wardrobe, Crocheted Accessories, Crocheted Wild Animals, Sew Adorable, And Sew to Bed and Crocheted Sea Creatures. She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines. SALES POINTS: * 10 gorgeous projects for adorable crocheted birds * Projects include: blackbird, wren and robin * Easy-to-follow directions with sumptuous photographs and hand-drawn charts * Suitable for all skill levels * Includes clear explanations of all the required materials and techniques Full colour throughout with 150 photographs, 50 illustrations and 160 charts

Of Mice and Muses

Of Mice and Muses
Author: Lea Mai Nguyen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2018-08-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781732644403

An inspiring journey of transformation and creativity.

Top-Down Crochet Sweaters

Top-Down Crochet Sweaters
Author: Dora Ohrenstein
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1612126111

Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favorite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring the same beloved approach. These 14 fashionable patterns are sure to flatter bodies of all shapes and sizes. Show-stopping original photography, an extensive discussion of the benefits of top-down construction, and detailed instructions on how and why to adjust the patterns to ensure an exquisite customized fit will have crocheters tying themselves in knots to start strutting their stuff!

My Crochet Doll

My Crochet Doll
Author: Isabelle Kessedjian
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2013-12-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446364445

Make adorable crochet dolls with over fifty unique patterns for clothes and accessories. With a range of clothing and accessory patterns, dress up your doll for home and abroad, from basic underwear and shoes to dresses, dungarees, sweaters, coats, and hats. As well as wardrobe essentials, you can create accessories to match each outfit, including a teddy for bedtime, a bucket for the beach, cakes for the kitchen, and even a penguin for the North Pole! There’s a range of dressing-up costumes, with an adorable bear suit and a fun superhero mask and cape. The cute mini suitcase pattern is the perfect for storing all of your dolls belongings and it doubles up as a bed too! Be aware that crochet terms in the United States are different from those in the U.K. This can be confusing as the same terms are used to refer to different stitches under each system. All crochet patterns in this book are written in U.K. and European terms. U.S. crocheters must take care that they work the correct stitches. One way to tell which system is being used in other patterns is that the American system starts with a single crochet, which the U.K. system doesn't have; so patterns with “sc” in them can be identified as American patterns.

Felt Menagerie

Felt Menagerie
Author: Abby Glassenberg
Publisher: becker&mayer! Books
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0760355258

Create your own flashy, taxidermic wall mounted art without having to harm animals in the process. Felt Menagerie includes all of the tips and techniques you will need, and even includes the tools. Create your own flashy, taxidermic wall mounted art without having to harm animals in the process! Felt Menagerie shows you how to get into felting crafts. Looking for an easy-to-learn, instantly rewarding craft project? Do you like the hip, vintage look of taxidermy, but don’t want to do the real thing? Look no further than modern felted taxidermy! Felting is easy to learn, and these creations will only take a few hours to complete, making them a great project for those new to the craft of felting. This kit includes a book of ten projects ranging from the classics (deer, bear, moose), to the unexpected (unicorn, triceratops), and an introduction that will teach you all you need to know to get under way. Also included are die-cut templates and everything needed--felt, embroidery floss, sewing needle, stuffing, die-cut templates, and mini head mounts--to make two complete projects. These felted wall mounts are sure to add quirky flair to any interior!

Finger Knitting Fun

Finger Knitting Fun
Author: Vickie Howell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2015-04-15
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1631590707

Turn a simple ball of yarn into kid-friendly knitting projects that don't require needles with the ideas in Finger Knitting Fun: 28 Cute, Clever, and Creative Projects for Kids.