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Cuddly Animals to Crochet

28 Cute Toys to Make and Love
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Cuddly Animals to Crochet by Lucia Förthmann is a delightful craft book that guides you in creating charming, handmade animal toys using crochet techniques. It offers detailed instructions and patterns suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters, allowing you to craft a menagerie of adorable, soft creatures perfect for gifts or décor.
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You might enjoy this charming book if you have a passion for crafting adorable and huggable crocheted animals. With detailed instructions and delightful designs, it's perfect for anyone who loves creating unique handmade gifts or adding a touch of whimsy to their home decor. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned crocheters, it offers a fun and creative way to spend your time.

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28 cute and cuddly amigurumi animals to crochet in sumptuously soft merino or cotton yarns

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Cuddly Animals to Crochet by Lucia Förthmann offers a delightful array of wonderfully cute animal creations for you to crochet! With clear, straightforward patterns and fun photography, you'll be inspired to make every one of the 28 different animals available.

Crocheted in beautifully soft merino and organic cotton yarns, these super-cuddly creatures are perfect as toys for children or grandchildren to play with and cuddle.

The book is organised into chapters focusing on forest and farm animals, animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America, as well as sea and pond creatures. A short techniques section at the beginning provides explanations for all the stitches used in the projects.

Among the charming characters you can create are Emily the Sheep, Victor the Ostrich, Timmy the Tiger, Jimmy the Koala, Paul the Sloth, and Charlie the Sea Turtle. With such a diverse collection, there is sure to be a favourite for your special youngster.

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The reviews for Cuddly Animals to Crochet praise its delightful collection of crochet patterns featuring 28 charming animal toys. The book is celebrated for its clear and simple instructions, making it accessible to both beginners and more experienced crocheters. Reviewers appreciate the book's organisation into themed sections and the inclusion of fun character stories for each animal, along with vibrant photography. The flexibility in yarn choices, with suggestions provided, is also highlighted, although some mention the combination of US and UK terms could be confusing. Overall, it is highly recommended for crafting unique, loveable gifts.

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ISBN: 9781782215776

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 150 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Lucia Förthmann, her husband and three children live in Harmstorf, Germany. She discovered her passion for crochet when she was pregnant with her first child. Since then, she has enthusiastically created her own crochet patterns, and presents the results in her blog 'Kardiomuffelchen', which enables her to combine her passion for photography and writing with crocheting.

Visit her website www.kardiomuffelchen.com.

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