Download or read book Crochet Animal Slippers written by Ira Rott and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create animal slippers for the whole family, with this cute collection of patterns from leading crochet designer Ira Rott. First choose your slipper type – slide, shoe or boot – then choose your size, and finally choose one of 20 different animal designs. This adorable book will have you reaching for your hook and crocheting the most appropriate animals for your tribe. Why not try the elephants for grandpa (who sometimes forgets), the pandas for mum (whose mascara always runs) and the bears for the little one who loves warm hugs... there are options to delight them all and keep you in handmade gifts to give for years! Ira Rott is well known for her gorgeous animal designs and her easy-to-follow crochet patterns, which include step-by-step photographs for any fiddly parts, and crochet charts alongside the written patterns. She expertly guides you through making three different kinds of crochet slippers – shoes with covered heels, boots with ankle cuffs, and slides which are backless slippers. Knowing what size to make is made easy thanks to a clever measuring chart at the front of the book. Simply open the flap, put your foot on the measuring gauge and instantly see what size you need. In the book are useful tables that show how much yarn and what size hook you will need for each size. Complete step-by-step instructions and charts then show you how to master each slipper type, with templates for adding non-slip soles to your crochet slippers too. Once you've mastered the slipper-making, the fun begins in creating your crochet animal designs. Choose from: the Snuggly Pug, the Cuddly Bear, the Happy Penguin, the Zingy Dinosaur, the Starry Unicorn, the Rock 'n' Roll Panda, the Sleepy Koala, the Mossy Sloth. the Graceful Elephant, the Playful Pig, the Mischievous Raccoon, the Cheeky Monkey, the Woolly Sheep, the Sandy Turtle, the Sassy Cat, the Hippie Llama, the Brave Moose, the Artful Fox, the Friendly Cow and the Roaring Lion. But that's not all – Ira also shows you how you can mix and match patterns to create all sorts of new animals too. Add the unicorn horn to the cat for a cute uni-kitty, and mix the dinosaur and the penguin to create a wise owl – once you've discovered that you can customize your crochet slippers you'll be able to create unlimited options!

Download or read book Supersize Crochet Animals written by Kristi Simpson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time to SUPERSIZE your amigurumi! Tiny crochet animals are cute, but the larger animals in this book are just the right size for hugs and cuddles. Worked with bulky yarn and larger hooks, these stuffed animals hook up fast, and all of the patterns are easy enough for even a beginner crocheter. Single crochet stitches form most of the pieces. Stitched or crocheted embellishments make each creature unique. Finished pieces range in size from approximately 16 to 30 inches. You'll love the new friends you crochet, from a soft, fluffy llama or sheep to a frisky puppy, platypus, dinosaur, teddy bear, raccoon, turtle, and more. Make a favorite animal for yourself or a young friend. Once you make one, you'll see how easy and fun they are to crochet, and you'll want to make all 20 supersized amigurumi!

Download or read book Make Your Own Crochet Animals written by Karolina Knapek and published by White Owl. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to bring the age-old art of crotchet into the 21st century. Gone are the days where all it was good for was creating placemats and jumpers for your teapots. Aimed at the intermediate crochetier, this book assumes you are already proficient in the basics and are looking to increase your creative output through the use of interesting color and design. With an insight into ten bespoke patterns that can be easily followed, starting with a cute racoon and progressing to the more advanced sloth. The aim is to introduce you to new ways of approaching crotchet; you will be able to confidently create your own unique animals and patterns upon completion of the book. Each animal created teaches a new technique, from establishing a simple ball; we progress through more elaborate designs with each unique pattern learning new skills and new ideas. Annotated through out with pictures, and scattered with top tips, with links to videos of each stage you can feel confidant that the resources are here to crotchet out of a hole. Easily adaptable, these designs will give hints about new aesthetics for seasonal versions as well as more interesting use of colors to create exciting pieces and inspire a new generation of crochetiers.

Download or read book Fun and Easy Amigurumi written by Elizabeth Carr and published by Neenom Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amigurumi is of Japanese origin and is the art of creating cute dolls. This book is a collection of crochet patterns from the very best doll designers. Their most beautiful patterns have been brought together in one easy collection. These patterns assume a basic experience of crochet. With a little crochet knowledge you will find most patterns easy. For each pattern is indicated the level: easy or intermediate. Only one pattern is for experienced crocheters.

Download or read book Easy Amigurumi written by Sayjai Thawornsupacharoen and published by K and J Publishing. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy Amigurumi is a collection of 20 cute small doll patterns and 8 animal pillow patterns. They are very easy to make, using single crochet stitch (UK: double crochet). Size: The small dolls are 2.4 to 4 inches tall (6 - 10.5 cm). The Pillow Pals are 14 inches high (35 cm). The following crochet patterns are included: * Puffy Pals: piggy, ducky, bear, puppy, bunny, cat and frog. * Garden Pals: butterfly, flowers, owl, ladybird, caterpillar and bee. * Little Duckies with Eggs. * Little Girl Dolls. * Pillow Pals: bear, bunny, owl, piglet, duck, cat, frog and puppy.

Download or read book Anyone Can Crochet Amigurumi Animals written by Kristi Simpson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · A beginner-friendly guide to crochet adorable amigurumi animals · Includes 15 crochet patterns, including a unicorn, bumblebee, hippo, hedgehog, llama, penguin, and more · Projects feature easy-to-follow instructions, how-to photography, and helpful tips throughout · Also included is an introductory overview on the basics, a stitch guide, and a section on how to read crochet patterns · Author Kristi Simpson is a talented designer and crafter who has written over 40 craft books and had more than 100 of her patterns published in magazines, including I Like Knitting, I Like Crochet, Crochet!, Crochet World, Inside Crochet, and Simply Crochet

Download or read book Edward s Menagerie New Edition written by Kerry Lord and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger... in a new and updated edition of this crochet classic! With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn enthusiast and mum-to-be Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward's Menagerie was complete, and the first edition was published in 2014. Ten years on, the book has sold over a quarter of a milllon copies, while the collection has expanded and improved, prompting a new edition featuring fully updated patterns and a selection of brand new animals. These cute animals with larger-than-life personalities are made using simple crochet techniques and the step-by-step instructions enable a complete beginner to get hooking straight away. Each animal also has a universal pattern where you can change your hook and yarn to create four different sizes, making 200 different possibilities. Be warned that these unlikely characters made using a supersoft yarn in a sumptuous natural colour palette will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!

Download or read book Crochet Cute Critters written by Sarah Zimmerman and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet a whole zoo of cute and cuddly creatures! Create your own colorful collection of critters with the magic of crochet! This how-to book features an array of simple crochet patterns for creating adorable snails, whales, rabbits, unicorns, and more. Each easy design is perfect for crochet beginners and more advanced amigurumi enthusiasts. Stitch, detail, and stuff each character to bring these huggable animals to life. Keep them as desk or bookshelf buddies, or gift them to someone you love—it's up to you! Basics to build on—From Alex the Alligator to Zina the Zebra every amigurumi animal in this book shares the same head and body patterns, so the techniques you learn are carried over from project to project. Handy reference pages—Find step-by-step rundowns of essential crocheting skills, along with a full-color picture of all 26 projects. Beginner-friendly materials—All of these crochet patterns and projects use a standard hook and common worsted weight yarn, so you only need a few items to get started. Discover how fun and easy it is to stitch up lovable, floppy friends with this ultimate crochet animals book!

Download or read book Crochet Animal Blankets And Blocks written by Ira Rott and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crochet fantastic animal-themed blankets, pillows and more with this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks. Using simple crochet intarsia and appliqué techniques you can stitch one block for a pillow front, book bag or toy bag, join four for a lap throw, nine for a child’s blanket or sixteen for an adult blanket. Mix and match colors to create fun single animal-themed blankets, or mix them up for quirky multi-animal designs. There are so many variations the only limit is your imagination. Ira Rott’s bestselling books Crochet Animal Rugs and Crochet Animal Slippers have proven her to be a first-rate designer – and this new collection will allow you to pair your favourite rugs and slippers with matching blankets too! The book features 16 main animal block designs for a Panda, Cat, Dog, Fox, Raccoon, Penguin, Pig, Sheep, Koala, Sloth, Lion, Hippo, Cow, Unicorn, Bunny, and Monkey – plus additional ideas for using different parts of the patterns to create some new animals such as a Bear (made using parts from the Sloth, Bunny and Lion) and a Horse (made from Unicorn, Bunny and Panda). Many of the designs feature 3D elements including ears, hair, flowers, and bows, which give the blankets a lovely tactile quality. The blocks can be pieces together and left with no border, or instructions are included to add a Granny Square border or a fancier lace shells border – making a huge range of possibilities for different blanket designs. Featuring in-depth advice on all the crochet techniques and making-up techniques, this comprehensive guide is beginner friendly and so much fun.

Download or read book Crochet Animal Rugs written by Ira Rott and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2018-07-02 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Even crocheters without kids in mind will be grabbing their hooks in order to create one of these adorable designs” (Booklist, starred review). Bring bedrooms, playrooms, and more to life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs by popular crochet designer Ira Rott—and enjoy making these unique and quirky designs that kids and adults will love. Choose from an amazing elephant, a sweet giraffe, a cuddly cat, a cheeky monkey, a sneaky crab, a friendly dinosaur, and a snuggly panda, each with a coordinating pillow and accessory to continue the theme. With accessories ranging from security blankets to stool covers, book bags, placemats, and toy bags, this collection features over twenty animal-themed designs to crochet.

Download or read book Complete Crochet Handbook written by Eveline Hetty-Burkart and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything CROCHET, all in one place! This comprehensive reference work filled with photos and step-by-step instructions is the competent companion for beginner and advanced crocheters. From making your first stitch and learning basic techniques through to complex stitch patterns and specialized skills such as Tunisian crochet, Irish lace, color work of all sorts, and other exciting ways to crochet, this book is the ultimate guide for every crochet enthusiast! Traditional techniques such as working in rows and rounds, cables and post stitches, lace, and filet crochet are explained in detail. Learn to understand crochet symbols and work from charts, and understand the "code" of written crochet instructions. Specific patterns for granny squares and basic socks, hats, and mittens are also included, as well as a section of stitches for inspiration. More than 1100 photos and illustration, helpful tables, great tips, and 100 FAQs complete your education. A complete index makes it easy to find whatever you need. The Complete Crochet Handbook covers it all!

Download or read book The Joy of Hand Weaving written by Osma Gallinger Tod and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1977-01-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book you'll need on thefundamentals ofthreads and weaves, plus numerous projects for beginner to advanced weavers, plus two-harness looms, four-harness looms, fabrics, colors, much more. Over 160 illustrations."

Download or read book Big Book of Favorite Crochet Patterns written by Mary Carolyn Waldrep and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-08-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly illustrated treasury of patterns for doilies, tablecloths, placemats, bedspreads, and edgings. Includes designs for a spectacular Florentine banquet cloth and a charming Land of Nod spread for a child's crib.

Download or read book Amigurumi for Beginners written by Julia Simpson and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create beautiful amigurumi critters—even if you've never crocheted before! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys—and it's easy to make your own with this fun project book for beginners! Inside, you'll find expert guidance and stitch-by-stitch instructions to help you craft adorable amigurumi, from pudgy penguins to four-limbed foxes. Crochet for beginners—Find photos of every creature along with tips for the essential supplies and techniques, so you can jump right into amigurumi, no experience necessary. Cute and cuddly patterns—Build a whole menagerie of creatures to keep, gift, and share with 20 patterns for cats, dogs, frogs, and more. Grow your skills—All of these projects are designed for beginners, but still offer a range of complexity so you can get better at crochet as you work through the book. Begin your journey into the whimsical world of amigurumi with this crochet book for beginners.

Download or read book Knit Yourself Calm written by Lynne Rowe and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knitting is a relaxing and therapeutic pastime, and this winning combination focuses on mindfulness and the perfect stress-busting knitting projects. Whether you choose a portable project to knit on the go, a group project to do with friends, or one that introduces new skills to stimulate a creative mind, this book is the perfect path to keeping calm. The book is aimed at beginners as well as more advanced knitters, but does not include anything more complex than basic knit and purl stitches, increasing, decreasing and some simple colourwork.

Download or read book Amigurumi Friends written by Jade Gauthier-Boutin and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals while learning skills and techniques to stitch any crochet critter you can imagine. There’s nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands—especially when it’s your own design and it’s cuddly and adorable. In Amigurumi Friends, popular crochet designer Jade Gauthier-Boutin shares a variety of approaches to stitching, customizing, and designing your own crochet critters. Jade first provides detailed patterns for five basic animal poses—two standing, two sitting, and one lying down. You then choose your own crochet adventure by changing the muzzles, ears, tails, colors, and other details to create more than 100 adorable animals. With an overview of crochet techniques and amigurumi basics, even beginning crocheters will be able to stitch their chosen crochet animals. This comprehensive guide includes: Clear instructions for the basic head and for five body shapes and poses Twenty animal types with instructions for crocheting all five variations Ideas for customizing the projects with different expressions, yarns, colors, and more Inspiration and guidance to design your own amigurumi from scratch QR codes linked to video tutorials to make creating amigurumi even easier With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding which crochet cutie to make first. Choose from animals from all around the world . . . and beyond: At the Zoo: Take a walk on the wild side with lions, and pandas, and zebras, oh my! Woodland Friends: Sweet forest creatures like foxes, moose, and bears On the Farm: Cows, donkeys, bunnies, and other lovable barnyard pals Out of This World: Dinosaurs, dragons, and unicorns expand the amigurumi universe Whether you’re new to crochet or amigurumi or looking for fresh ideas to make, gift, and even sell, Amigurumi Friends provides everything you need to know to stitch up your own marvelous menagerie of cuddly critters.

Download or read book Irish Crochet Designs and Projects written by Mary Carolyn Waldrep and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-nine Irish crochet patterns offer needlecrafters an inexpensive introduction — or perhaps a renewed acquaintance with — a beautiful form of ornamentation. Taken from a variety of thread company leaflets of the 1930s and 40s, these lovely designs include a table doily, bedspread, lace edgings, Renaissance collar, and more.