Toys to Crochet : Dozens of Patterns for Dolls, Animals, Doll Clothes, and Accessories

by GARLAND, CLAIRE

• ISBN13: 9780307383068
• ISBN10: 0307383067
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-11-13
• Publisher: Potter Craft

Summary

Every child wants a toy chest filled with soft, playful friends. From a beautiful mermaid to a well-dressed bear or a kangaroo and her babyyou can create a whole world of toys for the children you love withToys to Crochet. Clear instructions, clever projects, and colorful photography make this your go-to source for toys that are fun to make, lovely to give, and wonderful to receive. You'll find patterns for easy-to-crochet dolls and toy animals, complete with accessories and play clothes for them to wear, as well as a few unexpected surprises, like a plush mobile and soft alphabet blocks. Claire Garland shows you how to make basic shapes and forms and then encourages you to use your imagination to embellish them into fanciful playtime friends. For more advanced crocheters,Toys to Crochetalso features unique needlework to add variety to your crocheting techniques. Made by you with love and care just for the young ones in your life, these toys will quickly become favorites.

Author Biography

CLAIRE GARLAND is a respected designer whose sewn items for children appear in magazines worldwide. She is an embroidery and sewing expert, with degrees in both art and design. Claire is the author of Toys to Sew and lives in Cardiff, Wales, with her three young children, who inspired many of the projects featured in this book.