Kath Dalmeny's World of Knitted Toys - Hardcover

Dalmeny, Kath

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0715306804 ISBN 13: 9780715306802

Publisher: David & Charles, 1998

Synopsis

Lovable, cuddly, and oh-so-soft -- knitted toys make great playthings. Plus, they're fun and easy to do! Knit a menagerie of whimsical creatures that will bring a smile to any kid's face. Just choose one that's right for your skill level: they're divided into easy, straightforward, and challenging. Altogether, there are over 60 animals from around the world: a spider monkey, snake, merino sheep, duck-billed platypus, kangaroo, baby husky dog, grizzly bear, emperor penguin chick, polar bear, panda, tiger cub, koala, cat, raccoon, moose, zebra, lion, elephant, and so many more!

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Review:

From the jungle to the outback, the farm to the forest, the tundra to the deep blue sea, here are dozens of adorable creatures (plus some little people) to knit for your own little ones. And you needn't be an expert knitter; each pattern is rated easy, straightforward, or challenging, so you can pick the ones that fit your skill level. Some knitted toy designs wind up looking like alien experiments gone wrong, but these critters are completely cute without being cutesy. In addition to the charming but expected (a piglet, elephant, monkey, cat, chicken, panda, bear, and the like) there are plenty of delightful surprises (a platypus, warthog, zebra, rhinoceros--even a wombat). --Amy Handy

From Library Journal:

We're not talking just cute knitted teddy bears here. Dalmeny's menagerie includes penguins, wart hogs, and raccoons as well as bear cubs, grizzlies, and polar bears?more than 50 animals from around the world. The book groups animals in tableaus that picture them in their natural environment. For example, the "On Safari" scene includes an elephant, a rhino, a zebra, and a park ranger grouped around a waterhole on the African plains. Projects are classified as easy, straightforward, or challenging; instructions are clear and include full-color illustrations of each animal. Highly recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0715306804
• ISBN 13: 9780715306802
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128