Little Knitted Garden Friends: 15 Adorable Take-Along Pals to Create, Love, and Share - Paperback

by Val Pierce (Author)

Meet Your New (and Very Fast) Best Friends!

Love the look of hand-knitted toys but tired of fiddly, complicated patterns? Little Knitted Garden Friends is here to save your stitches. These 15 precious, soft-bodied buddies are designed specifically for little hands to hold and makers to love.

Why you'll be hooked (or rather, needle-obsessed):

• Speed-Dating for Crafters: Most patterns take just about an hour. You can knit a whole squad while binge-watching your favorite show!
• Keep It Flat: No magic loops or complicated 3D geometry here. Many designs are knit completely flat--if you can knit, purl, and mattress stitch, you're a pro.
• The "Anti-Amigurumi" Get all the "aww" factor of popular toy trends without the daunting technical headaches.
• Perfectly Portable: These tiny take-along pals are the ultimate scrap-buster and make the perfect "just because" gift.

From the first stitch to the final stuffing, we provide everything you need to bring all 15 lovable characters to life. Warning: making just one is nearly impossible!

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Meet a Whimsical Collection of Knitted Animals

Step into a charming world of stitches and smiles with this irresistible collection of toy patterns designed to delight knitters and children alike. Bestselling author and needlecraft teacher Val Pierce displays her vast knowledge of knitting instruction through 15 adorable animal patterns. Perfect for fans of small knitting projects, each pattern is thoughtfully constructed to be approachable, relaxing, and fun. Little Knitted Garden Friends makes it easy to create a whole handmade world to gift and treasure.

If you enjoy creative relaxation, heartfelt handmade gifts, and projects that come together quickly, this captivating collection will inspire you to pick up your needles and start stitching today.

Inside, you'll discover:

• A delightful collection of 15 imaginative knit creature patterns
• A list of suggested tools and yarn along with considerations for children's toys
• Step-by-step instructions on how to knit stuffed animals that look impressive yet feel easy
• Knitting basics and special techniques, such as the duplicate stitch, working from a chart, and stuffing toys
• Gorgeous photos that drop you into a whimsical world of garden critters