Edward's Menagerie

Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 1446367436
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
Create a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen, and a seriously chivalrous tiger . . . With just two weeks to go before her baby Edward’s due date, yarn enthusiast Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time, and a new obsession began. Over the next twelve months, the collection of crochet animals expanded week by week until Edward’s Menagerie was complete—with forty unique patterns. 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, allowing crocheters to change their hooks and yarns to create four different sizes, making for 160 different possibilities. Be warned—these unlikely characters, made using a super-soft yarn in a sumptuous natural color palette, will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!

Edward's Menagerie: Birds

Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446372642
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 344

Book Description
Forty fine-feathered friends to crochet using easy-to-master techniques with projects for all skill levels, from the bestselling author of Edward’s Menagerie. You’ll be as happy as a lark as you crochet your way through this colorful collection of birds, including a bashful Flamingo, a romance-writing Owl, and a politically incorrect Pheasant. Read all about these kooky characters, their adorations and aversions, daydreams and delusions, then crochet them for friends and family. Each bird can be crocheted in four different sizes, making over 160 different pattern possibilities—so pick your first project and get started! The patterns use basic stitches, are grouped by difficulty and include step-by-step technical guides for beginners, so there’s no excuse to chicken out. These loveable birds are quick to make using a super-soft yarn in a sophisticated color palette, and will become your best friends as their larger-than-life personalities and easy-to-master techniques get their claws into you. Praise for Edward’s Menagerie: Birds “This book is a hoot! (Pun intended . . . ) . . . I’m not naturally a fan of amigurumi, but this book by Kerry Lord may change all that.” —Bonnie Bay Crochet “Edward's Menagerie: Birds has some of the most adorable toy birds that I have ever seen! . . . The author put a tremendous amount of detail into each bird pattern, which makes them all adorable in their own way.” —The Stitchin’ Mommy

Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection

Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: Pavilion
ISBN: 9781911624905
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Enter a whole new world of 50 animal crochet patterns from bestselling author Kerry Lord. Crochet your way through this new collection of easy-to-make amigurumi characters – from a philosophical sloth and a chess-playing armadillo to a very fluffy Angora bunny who loves her job in customer service. Learn to improve your crochet techniques, working up from the beginner projects through to the more challenging later patterns. Each animal uses only basic stiches and there’s step-by-step instructions that mean this is the perfect book to learn to crochet. Each animal follows Kerry’s basic standard form, so if you can make one animal from the book, you can learn to make them all. Level one patterns: Hare; Alpaca; Tapir; Camel; Wombat; Kangaroo; Buffalo; Warthog. Level two patterns: Woodmouse; Meerkat; Oryx; Rat; Arctic Hare; Mouse; Beaver; Quokka; Ox; Possum; White Tiger; Three-toed Sloth; Platypus; Mole; Black and White Ruffed Lemur; Echidna; Tasmanian Devil. Level three patterns: Arctic Fox; Reindeer; Chinchilla; Moose; Giant Anteater; Fennec Fox; Llama; Baboon; Badger; Gibbon; Okapi; Otter; Fallow Stag; Angora Rabbit; Sloth Bear; Leopard; Muskox; Boer Goat; Shire Horse; Armadillo; Snow Leopard; Skunk; Flying Fox; Lynx; Red Panda.

How to Crochet Animals: Pets

Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: Pavilion
ISBN: 9781911641810
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Have fun at the farm with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward’s Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry’s yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Ocean, Wild, Farm and Pets. These mini animals are quick and easy to make so they are perfect for the beginner as well as giving the more advanced crocheter an afternoon’s fun. The books are practically organised so you start with the easiest pattern and, as you grow in confidence, you continue through the book, mastering the art of crocheting animals, from the humble mouse to the angora rabbit, producing high-quality collectibles to keep or give as thoughtful, homemade gifts. This range of mini animals are totally new patterns for fans, new and old, to get hooked to. Sitting at 8cm (3 inches) tall, you can make your own cute collection, which could be used to create a nursery mobile, a board game, key rings and much more! Whether you’re in front of the TV, commuting to work or having a relaxing afternoon, these projects are perfect for bringing mindfulness and creativity into your day. Patterns in the series will include: Pets: Cockapoo, Iguana, Angora Bunny, Tabby Cat, Tarantula Farm: Pony, Alpaca, Sheep, Goat, Pig Ocean: Whale, Shark, Lobster, Starfish, Manta Ray Wild: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo

How to Crochet Animals: Wild

Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: Edward's Menagerie
ISBN: 9781454711346
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Run wild with these 25 mini animal crochet patterns from Kerry Lord, creator of the popular Edward's Menagerie series. Crocheting is a relaxing and mindful hobby. In this new series, you can learn how to join in on the fun with these quick and easy projects. This irresistible collection features miniature versions of your favorite animals, from a loveable koala and a friendly orangutan to colorful parrots and a majestic lion. Step-by-step instructions for basic crochet stitches will help aspiring crochet enthusiasts navigate their first projects with confidence. The skill-building projects introduce more advanced techniques as they go. All patterns are written with US crochet terms.

A Partridge in a Pear Tree

Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: Pavilion
ISBN: 9781911663263
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
A unique collection of crochet patterns for the 12 birds of Christmas. Taking inspiration from the famous Christmas carol, Kerry Lord, author of the Edward’s Menagerie series and founder of TOFT yarns, has created this unique crochet collection. Including John the Spotted Woodpecker for 12 Drummers Drumming, Lydia the Greylag Goose for 6 Geese a-laying and, of course, Felix the Partridge in a pear tree, this is Christmas fun at its most creative. Patterns include: 12 Drummers Drumming – John the Spotted Woodpecker 11 Pipers Piping – Nina the Sandpiper 10 Lords-a-Leaping – Agnes the Heron 9 Ladies Dancing – Loise the Cormorant 8 Maids-a-milking – Delilah the Cattle Egret 7 Swans-a-swimming – Margot the Black Swan 6 Geese a-laying – Lydia the Greylag Goose 5 Gold Rings – Gilbert the Pheasant 4 Calling Birds – Peter the Blackbird 3 French Hens – Ruth the Hen 2 Turtle Doves – Beatrice the Turtle Dove And a Partridge – Felix the Partridge

How to Crochet Animals: Ocean

Author: Kerry Lord
Publisher: Pavilion
ISBN: 9781911641797
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Escape to the ocean with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward’s Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry’s yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Ocean, Wild, Farm and Pets. These mini animals are quick and easy to make so they are perfect for the beginner as well as giving the more advanced crocheter an afternoon’s fun. The books are practically organised so you start with the easiest pattern and, as you grow in confidence, you continue through the book, mastering the art of crocheting animals, from the simple starfish to the magical narwhal, producing high-quality collectibles to keep or give as thoughtful, homemade gifts. This range of mini animals are totally new patterns for fans, new and old, to get hooked to. Sitting at 8cm (3 inches) tall, you can make your own cute collection, which could be used to create a nursery mobile, a board game, key rings and much more! Whether you’re in front of the TV, commuting to work or having a relaxing afternoon, these projects will bring mindfulness and creativity into your day. Patterns in the series will include: Ocean: Whale, Shark, Lobster, Starfish, Manta Ray Wild: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo Pets: Cockapoo, Iguana, Angora Bunny, Tabby Cat, Tarantula Farm: Pony, Alpaca, Sheep, Goat, Pig

The Painted Circus

Author: Wallace Edwards
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1553377206
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
A collection of 22 astonishing stunts with visual puzzles that is entertainment for the whole family.

AmiguruME

Author: Allison Hoffman
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454710950
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 286

Book Description
Make a miniature version of you, your friends, and celebrities too! Youll absolutely love this comprehensive guide to creating amigurumi people. Media favorite Allison Hoffman—whose delightful creations have graced the sets of Conan, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and more—explains how to craft and customize these Japanese dolls at every stage. Youll learn everything from depicting the face of the person youre designing to getting the clothing, hair, and accessories just right. The possibilities are infinite . . . and infinitely fun!

The Football Girl

Author: Thatcher Heldring
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375987142
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
For every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb is getting ready to try out for the football team, and Tessa is training for cross-country. But all their structured plans derail in the final flag game when they lose. Tessa doesn’t want to end her career as a loser. She really enjoys playing, and if she’s being honest, she likes it even more than running cross-country. So what if she decided to play football instead? What would happen between her and Caleb? Or between her two best friends, who are counting on her to try out for cross-country with them? And will her parents be upset that she’s decided to take her hobby to the next level? This summer Caleb and Tessa figure out just what it means to be a boyfriend, girlfriend, teammate, best friend, and someone worth cheering for. “A great next choice for readers who have enjoyed Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s Dairy Queen and Miranda Kenneally’s Catching Jordan.”—SLJ “Fast-paced football action, realistic family drama, and sweet romance…[will have] readers looking for girl-powered sports stories…find[ing] plenty to like.”—Booklist “Tessa's ferocious competitiveness is appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The Football Girl] serve[s] to illuminate the appropriately complicated emotions both of a young romance and of pursuing a dream. Heldring writes with insight and restraint.”—The Horn Book