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Book SynopsisThis title comes from the bestselling UK author of "Knitted Wild Animals". "Knitted Farm Animals" contains a fabulous range of adorable animals, each with its own distinct and humorous character. This attractive collection of original designs is created with strong contemporary colours and durable, child-friendly yarn. New knitters need not worry; all the 15 patterns are clearly laid out alongside a comprehensive techniques section covering all the necessary know-how and a beautiful photographic gallery showcasing each animal.

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Book SynopsisFrom the authors of Needle Felting for Beginners, awarded BEST CRAFT BOOK in The Craft Business Awards 2021. The Woolly Felters – Roz Dace and Judy Balchin – bring you another fun-packed needle felting book, this time with dolls that are vibrant, quirky and full of character! Learn how to sculpt fairies, kawaii characters, a royal family, and even yourself or your friends. There are ten varied projects, each with needle felted clothing, hair and accessories. Roz and Judy provide practical ideas for designing your own dolls, familiarizing you with the basic doll to get you started and including an accessible 'help me' section for reference. Techniques like creating an inner core, working with a partial or full armature and both wet and dry felting are also covered. The dolls have a range of props such as a bag, spectacles, a toy rabbit, and even an armchair for Knitting Nigel to sit in! What makes these dolls so appealing is the expression and character they exude, and the authors show you how to capture this. Learn how to create realistic figures or more exaggerated caricatures, as well as how to inject personality through your choice of features, hairstyle, embellishments and pose! Enjoy mastering this beguiling craft under the expert instruction of two award-winning authors. Trade ReviewI have every one of Roz and Judy’s books – or The Woolly Felters as they are known and with every one I just wonder how they can better the previous one but they do! Just like their previous titles this one starts simple and works up to the more complex figures. It doesn’t matter if you have never done any needle felting before, as everything is very clearly laid out as to what is needed and the photography is just superb detailing each step along the way. If you want to replicate what’s in the book there’s instructions to do that but even better you can go further and learn how to personalise your makes so that they resemble you or your family and friends! It’s such a great fun book full of the authors' personalities and sense of fun and I highly recommend following them as The Woolly Felters on Facebook too to see more of their creations and fun tales that their characters get up to as this will only enhance your own creativity! All in all another fantastic book and I will say it again – how on earth are will they top this one?! -- Helen Murphy * Customer Review *It's thanks to these ladies that I discovered this amazing craft. I now teach felting workshops and am completely obsessed with needle felting! I love making people and consider myself an experienced felter but when I saw they were bringing out a book on dolls, I couldn't resist! It's so comprehensive, even if you've never felted before you could still start with this book. It then takes you through several projects of increasing skill to very detailed, beautiful dolls. Unlike most craft books, I want to make every single project in here. The instructions and pictures are fab. Hands down, this is by far the best, I don't think you'd need any others! * Customer Review *I’ve only just recently begun needle felting but I’m already hooked. I started with a Roz and Judy book Needle Felting for Beginners and was impressed with it, so I ordered this in advance. It was definitely worth waiting for as I’ve received it this afternoon and I’ve had my nose in it for a few hours now. It takes you from a basic figure through ever more advanced ones to what I would consider very advanced figures and faces. The instructions and photos are excellent, very clear and detailed, which means even I’m going to feel pretty confident at having a go at all of them. There are plenty of tips and even instructions on how to make needle felted eyes, rather than using glass ones or black beads and also mouths with open lips and teeth. The “Mother Earth” doll especially, has really inspired me to make a variation myself. All in all, a fantastic book and should be on every needle felters book shelf. Many thanks to Roz and Judy and I wait with baited breath for their next book. -- Julia Martin * Customer Review *There are no better needle felting tutorials to be found, than those by our very own well loved "Woolly Felters." I have all their books and they are all superb. Not only are Roz and Judy excellent needle felters, they also are blessed with the exceptional skill of being able to convey their talent in the most thorough, and simply formulated way. They have this knack for being able to completely get inside the head of the total beginner and ensure that you can understand the instructions and have complete success, whilst still remaining completely relevant to the more experienced felter. All this without being condescending too! There are no other books or tutorials out there that I am aware of, that teach you how to make realistic figures of real life people. The skill of these two sisters has to be seen to be believed. Just look at the back cover of the book if you don't believe me. You instantly know who they are! From personal experience, I firmly believe that their books are the only ones that you need for total needle felting success. * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction About needle felting What you need Inspiration and design Getting started The basic doll Top ‘help me’ tips Creating an inner core Armatures Creating character and expression The projects Queen of Hearts Danny Doodoll Little Dancer Knitting Nigel Christmas Fairy Kawaii Kate Silver Surfer Perfect Portraits Mother Earth Weird and Wonderful Templates Index

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Book SynopsisSnuggle up with a crochet comforter or play with a colorful character this unique collection of 40 amigurumi toy and blanket buddy patterns are simple to stitch and super cute!Each of the characters can be made as a lovey' security blanket to help little ones have sweet dreams, and as an amigurumi toy that will become a child's favorite friend. With charming stories for each character, you're sure to fall in love with these designs.Theo the Bear is never far from his next meal; Roy the Rhino loves jumping in muddy puddles; Melvin the Zebra has very high self-esteem; Ceri the Panda loves a good gossip; Cooper the Fox is a notorious prankster and Maverick the Monkey has the most infectious giggleMake these adorable characters and their friends in this unique crochet pattern collection from the creative force behind popular contemporary crochet business One and Two Company.Table of ContentsIntroduction Materials Equipment How to Use This Book Blanket Patterns Bear Bunny Dog Cat Rhino Giraffe Hippo Frog Sheep Zebra Panda Cow Duck Pig Reindeer Fox Monkey Mouse Girl Boy Stitches Techniques About the Author Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisThis book will give you the method, patterns and information on the yarns required to create your own gorgeous fox, bird, doll, dog, sheep, bunny and many other cute creatures. A number of the patterns come with quirky little extras such as flower crowns, dresses, and other accessories which can be used to personalise your creations. Suitable for absolute beginners and more experienced crocheters with step-by-step instructions and high quality photographs to help you create your own cute crocheted collection.

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Book SynopsisEveryone can make softies with this simple three-step method. Sew any of seven animals, including a bear, elephant, or mouse! Customize with accessories to bring out their unique personalities.

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Book SynopsisBeginners and experienced crafters alike will appreciate this expert guide to making one-of-a-kind teddy bears and their outfits. It presents patterns, detailed instructions, and suggestions for personal touches. Includes over 150 diagrams and 16 color and 11 black-and-white photos.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the world of miniature aviation, intergalactic style. It’s entertainment on the fly for the office, backyard, classroom (don’t get caught!), or anywhere there might be a party, featuring 12 Lilliputian-size models that create 63 planes altogether. From the Dynamo to the Alien Clipper, Cosmojet to the Spectre, these intergalactic flyers are vibrantly colored and gorgeously designed to resemble various spacecraft. Fold up the straight-shooting Star Quest and an Aerobot that’s part spaceship, part robot. Includes step-by-step folding instructions and tips on how to send each plane soaring at its full aerodynamic potential.    

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Book SynopsisWoodworking Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every woodworking project under the sun, from building kitchen cabinets to refinishing a deck. The book is organized by topics such as Types of Wood, Building a Workshop, Working and Finishing Wood, Design and Styles, and Small and Large Projects. Each section is further broken down into chapters that cover specific skills, projects, and crafts for both the beginner and the advanced woodworker--Choosing Plywood, Cutting Dovetails, Building a Look-Inside Birdhouse, Relief Carving, Constructing a Classic Bed, Handheld Power Tools, Building a Cherry Chest of Drawers, Milling Lumber Four-Square, Fashioning a Shaker- Style Clock, and much more. Chapters feature step-by-step instructions, and an appendix of essential resources for supplies, tools, and materials is also included. The text, sourced from Fine Woodworking''s vast cache of projects and woodworking advice is trusted, tried, and true.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The book has photographs to help with everything including size templates in the back for the body parts. …This book is full of adorable cat projects. I hope you will check it out!" -- Crafty Moms Share

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Book SynopsisDetailed instructions for a range of lively and creative ideas, such as small dolls, finger and glove puppets, animals, finger- and wrist-bands, little gifts and even wall tapestries.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a colourful world of adorable animals and fantastical creatures in this collection of sewn toys and gifts, brought together into one volume for the first time. These simple patterns will have you sewing toys in no time. Each of the 20 projects is suitable for all abilities and comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 4 MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT 6 STUFFING TECHNIQUES 7 Petal the Pony 8 Elephant Family 14 Lewin the Lion 20 Seal with a kiss 26 Monkey Mischief 32 Archie the Alien 40 Otis the fun UFO 44 Mili and Milo 50 Mia the Mermaid 56 Rufus the Robot 62 Yumi the Unicorn 70 Fifi the Fairy 76 Super Scotty 84 Drake the Dragon 92 Princess Penelope 100 Garden Quilt 108 Ladybug Bag 116 Sebastian the Snail 122 Flu er mobile 128 Bug in a Rug 134 STITCHING TECHNIQUES 140 TEMPLATES 142 MEET THE AUTHOR & THANKS! 174 SUPPLIERS & INDEX 175

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Book SynopsisInvite friends and family over and head outside for a backyard game night! Perfect for barbecues, stay-cations, family reunions, block parties, and more,DIY Backyard Gamesoffers 12 step-by-step easy woodworking and DIY projects to make your own lawn games! Approachable for anyone to accomplish, no matter your experience or skill level, make everything from DIY cornhole, giant Jenga and Dominoes to Yahtzee, Memory, Twister, and more! Use affordable materials and follow simple, step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography to create handmade, board-inspired games that will provide guests with hours of outdoor fun! Author Colleen Pastoor is the popular DIY blogger behind Lemon Thistle, where she offers creative tutorials for a fun home life in a modern style.

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Book SynopsisThis is a fun and adorable guide to creating little outdoor wonderlands for visiting mythical creatures. Authors Anna-Marie and Andrew Fahmy combine their two passions, the outdoors and crafts, providing step-by-step instructions on how to create one of a kind fairy garden accessories. These projects are beginner friendly with only one requirement: imagination. The book includes an inspirational gallery of fairy gardens, houses and hand-made accessories plus sections on different techniques and materials like working with twigs and sticks, rough and polished rocks, types of moss, acorn caps, pinecones and seed pods, working with glue guns and miniature accessories available at your local craft and hobby stores. Create an oasis in your own backyard for your visiting mythical friends.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to journey into the huge world of growing small!The next garden trend combines the joy of gardening with the magic of miniatures. Gardening in Miniature is a complete guide to creating lush, living, small-scale gardens. It has everything you need to pick up this new hobby, including scaled down garden designs, techniques for creating tiny hardscapes, miniature garden care and maintenance, tips on choosing containers, how to buy the right plants, and where to find life-like accessories. Inspiring step-by-step projects feature basic skills that can be recreated in any number of designs, like a tiny patio, a trellis, a pond, and a secret garden.Whether you want to build a miniature empire in your garden bed or design a private garden with a pebble patio for an indoor centerpiece, Gardening in Miniature is the primer for creating your own tiny, living world.

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Book SynopsisSew a menagerie of felt fairies, gnomes, and forest friends from supplies you have on hand. Back with all-new projects approved by crafty kids, the best-selling authors of Forest Fairy Crafts teach kids how to stitch and personalise charming fairyland characters and toys. Make every season more fun when you adorn your friends with colourful felt, threads, yarn, buttons, sequins, and more. These twenty-five crafts appeal to boys, girls, and the young at heart!

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Book SynopsisA Fantastically Fun Guide to Making Homemade Voodoo Dolls! This unofficial guide to creating fun Voodoo String dolls is the first of is its kind. This book shows you step-by-step directions on how to make these fun and funky charms, similar to Watchover Voodoo Dolls found everywhere in craft stores. Great for kids and adults, these easy-to-make dolls will entertain you for hours with their quirky looks and personality. Very Voodoo has tons of photographs to lead you through the process of creating these cute characters, but will also prime your imagination as you start on the way to making your own creations. Just be careful sticking those pins as a final touch!

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Book SynopsisThe latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived – and it’s her most fun yet! Packed with 20 colourful, inventive projects, it contains something for children of all ages. It contains a fold-away easel for a budding artist, a magnetic fishing game for an intrepid naturalist, and a colourful backpack for the young explorer. Why not make some spooky Halloween bunting to get ready for trick-or-treating, make a pirate cuddle pillow for a swashbuckling bedroom, or line up some funky monkey skittles for a game or two? The book contains all the guidance a beginner sewer will need – containing useful tools and techniques sections at the beginning, and plenty of tips throughout – while its fresh, exciting designs will also inspire experienced sewers.Trade ReviewMost folks who sew end up with a wealth of scraps left over and are often looking for small projects so those scraps don’t go to waste. Most of the projects in this book use the ubiquitous 100-percent-cotton fabric preferred by quilters, but a few use wool felt. The techniques are for the most part standard and not overly complicated, but there are brief instructions for a handful of the most common. The projects range from practical and useful to purely fun. Unlike some books of projects for children, these are not too heavily stylized and leave plenty of room for interpretation and embellishment to suit any individual child’s taste. Included are a craft easel, drawing folder, Halloween bunting, hot-water bottle, ball, witch’s hat, kite wall hanging, coin purse, a few creatures, two games, several bags, and more. Each set of instructions is illustrated with crisp photographs, though the instructions themselves are brief. Those with some sewing experience will find them sufficient, but a beginner may wish for more detail. -- Anne Heidemann * Booklist Online *The next Half Yard sewing title from best-selling author Debbie Shore packed with 20 fun colourful, crafty projects to make kids for all ages. Each project requires only half a yard of fabric, and the book also contains templates, as well as helpful guidance on getting started * Hot brands, Cool Places *Half Yard Kids is a really charming book, suitable for both people who can sew or want to learn. The book contains bright beautiful pictures and fun ideas for every one to try. The projects are lovely and none of them are too complicated. I am even going to get my grandson to pick one and have a go with me as a family project. Enjoy and surprise your family when they see what you can do with this great book. * Jackie Tee *This is the second book in this superb series that I have got now. It certainly lives up to expectations and beyond! The suggestions are different to many similar books I've seen, beautifully presented and brightly illustrated. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I have finished one project and am eager to begin another. The price is very reasonable. I can personally highly recommend this delightful book * Lesley Best *Love this book beautiful pictures good projects. My sewing club love the book * Monika Graham *This is a lovely new book from Debbie Shaw, The instructions are really easy to follow, each instruction is shown with a picture so even if you dont quite understand the written information the picture makes it clearer, I love all the projects and think the first one I make will be the pillow pal. * Sue McAndrew *Great book as you'd expect from Debbie Shore.. I've added this to my collection of her other books!! Plenty to keep me busy making things for my little ones! * Jenny Broughton *August 2016 The lateste title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived and we think it's one of her most fun yet! Including 20 colourful inventive projects, it contains something for kids of all ages from a craft easel fopr a budding artist, to a magnetic fishing game for the intrepid naturalist, and a colourful backpack for young explorers. Why not make some sppoky Halloween bunting to get ready for trick or treating, stitch a pirate cuddle pillow for a swashbuckling bedroom, or line up some funky monkey skittles for a game or two? This inspiring book contains all the guidance you will need including useful tools and techniques secrions at the beginning together with tips throughout. * Sew *I am a huge fan of Debbie Shore. And this book has surpassed her previous books. The book is jam packed with 20 colourful toys and accessories. This is one book that will be used time and again for gifts for children. The projects are such fun and with Debbie's hints and tips you will find them so much easier. From the start you will find projects you really want to make. To be honest I might even make a few for myself. The craft easel is brilliant and would be ideal for any age. The bright colours are ideal for children and make each of the projects ones that they will want. They will make brilliant gifts. They are things that would be used time and again. My son is getting a little older now he is going to be ten. However there are still projects in the book that he wants me to make for him. My first project out of the book is apparently a pyjama eater. There are some projects for girls and for boys and there are quite a few that are unisex. Debbie's books are brilliant. The instructions are always clear and they have fantastic pictures to help you on your way. This book is worth every penny! Brilliant as usual. Debbie is outstanding. * Crochet Addict UK *TV sewing star Debbie presents her latest title in the series, brimming with fun items to sew for kids of all ages, using small quantities of fabric. With her eye for colour and simple but effective designs, Debbie demonstrates twenty projects ranging from a back-pack, caddy and art folders to storage ideas and games. As always, good colour photographs, detailed step-by-step instructions and Debbie’s hints and tips will make you eager to start sewing for the kids in your life. Good value for money. * East Kent Embroiderers Guild *I'm always looking for projects to use up some of my stash, and anything that I cam make for nephews, nieces, and grandchildren has to be good. This book has some great ideas - at first I wasn't so sure how many of them I'd make, but the more I looked through the book, the more opportunities presented themselves. I love the idea of the pillow pal (think this could work well when a child doesn't want to talk to you, but will talk to you through the pillow pall), the skittles - and the pyjama eater. The instructions are clear, with helpful photos to exemplify a point, and the 'shopping list' (What you need) at the start of each project is very helpful. The book has a crisp fresh look, with clear layout. Personally, I'd have liked to have seen a few more templates included (such as the pentagon shape), but this is a small thing - and whilst some prefer to work from templates, there are very clear instructions on how to use household items to make most of the required shapes, and this also allows for creativity and make the items individual. * Christine Hutchins *Find 20 projects that kids will love and you will love to make. Use your leftover pieces of fabric to create fun, lovable and useful items for kids. The projects are inventive, a bag that is a portable doll's house, a monster door tidy, monkey bowls as in ten-pin bowling, an art easel and more.Every project is brilliant. You will never stop sewing because friend's with their kids will be queuing at the door asking for one too. All the techniques are clearly shown and instructions are easy to follow with clear photos. * Karen Platt *June 2016 Debbie Shore started her career as a childrens TV presenter and with this latest title, she has gone back to her roots, creating 20 colourful sewing projects for kids of all ages. We think this book has to be her most fun book to date, packed with games to make - the monkey skittles are adorable activities to do - an easel for drawingy and kits to fly; bags for school and play and fun accessories for their rooms, including a pyjama eater! The book contains a useful tools and techniques section and plenty of tips throughout. * Love to Make *Another fantastic release from our very own Debbie Shore, this title offers plenty of tips and techniques for the novice crafter. Your little one will have plenty of reasons to keep stitching, as they will be treated to projects such as a fold-away easel and funky monkey skittles. * Sew Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction 8 Sewing kit 10 Before you start 12 The projects 16 Craft easel 16 Fish for fish, ditch the crab! 22 Foxy drawing folder 28 Halloween bunting 34 Crafty kids' backpack 36 Monkey skittles 44 Hot water bottle 48 Patchwork ball 52 Witch's hat 54 Pillow mate 58 Cube tidy 64 Chair pockets 66 Porthole curtains 70 Pyjama eater 72 Shoe bag 76 Roaring storing! 78 Kite wall hanging 82 Caravan caddy 84 Miss Monster bookend 90 Coin purse 94 Templates and index 96

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Book SynopsisLeading international doll-maker Ray Slater reveals her secrets to creating vibrant and dynamic faces in cloth. Brimming with ideas and practical advice, this is an invaluable guide for cloth doll-makers everywhere. The face is the key to bringing life and personality to a cloth doll. Often thought of as being the hardest part of the making process, creating the face is, in fact, relatively easy and enjoyable to do. Just by following a few simple rules a whole world of wonderfully expressive, fun characters can be created. Ray will show you how, taking you from the initial inspiration sources, the design and drawing process, to the final colouring, sewing and embellishment of the head. Using just three basic face designs – flat, three-dimensional and collaged – you'll learn how to create a fantastic collection of characters. With tips on how to adjust proportions, hues and positioning of the features, you will learn how to make a whole host of faces with different looks and expressions. Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions break down the process of making each kind of face, and there are techniques to help you make your own unique doll. Finally, Ray shares two body patterns in her book to suit all three head types, and body templates are included.Trade ReviewEver wanted to learn the secrets behind creating cloth dolls packed with personality. Leading international dollmaker Ray Slater is on hand to guide you through every step of the process: from initial inspiration to drawing up your design, all the way through to adding the finishing touches. Simply mix and match the faces and bodies to create a first-class collection of characters! * Sew Magazine *I particularly like the templates at the back of the book and help on drawing faces. Anyone who enjoys art and being creative would find this book very interesting. Before reading this book, I never knew a cloth doll could be so expressive! Customer Review Angela Merritt * Customer Review *I was excited to receive a review copy of this book by Ray Slater book from the publishers, Search Press. It’s a new area for me, but combining textiles with painting would broaden my skills especially in the latter area. The book starts with materials and tools needed and moves onto inspiration and design. She takes her inspiration from many sources – anything with a human face, such as portraits, sculpture, paintings, film, and fashion. Slater’s design development is so logical and developed in small steps which can be followed easily. She then moves onto drawing faces and provides plentiful diagrams of how to draw each feature – eyes, noses, mouth, eyebrows. A great feature of this book are the galleries – copious drawings of facial features in different styles – simple faces, long faces, square faces etc. Some are fantasy/ decorative while others are realistic. Faces can be formed in several ways. Flat fabric can be shaded by painting. They can be further developed by needle sculpting. Or they can be totally 3D, with features such as noses and moustaches made separately and sewn on. Ways to add hair? That's there, as is adding real eyelashes. All those techniques are shown and explained. Throughout the second half of the book Slater has examples to inspire you, showing design sheets as well as finished faces. The book isn’t primarily about doll making as it concentrates on how to construct faces. However towards the end she discusses – again in depth – how to make basic doll shapes and includes templates for this. She also has a plethora of templates for faces. This book gives me the confidence to expand on my textiles and sewing activities, and to be creative in a new way. It’s the most exciting book I’ve seen in a long time and one I would purchase. Definitely recommend this. -- Customer Review * Amazon *Whether creating a doll or incorporating faces within your embroidery Ray Slater's new book is full of inspiration. It is full of tips on how to get that unique look. Ray explains that it all begins with the design, and she proves that faces are not as scary as you might think. [...] There are plenty of examples in their various categories, line drawing, realistic faces and decorative faces ... Ray finishes the book with a quick workshop on making a basic doll, with plenty of templates of the suggestions to encourage all ages to have a go. This book deserves a place on the bookshelf of everyone who is young at heart and still enjoys doll. I know that copy will end up on mine. -- Anne Rowell * Book Threads Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Face & doll-making notions 8 Materials 10, Tools 12, Drawing & colouring equipment 14 Inspiration & design 16 Influences, sources & styles 18, Developing a design 20 Designing & colouring a face 22 Proportions of the face 24, Drawing eyes 26, Drawing noses 34, Drawing mouths 37, Shading a realistic face 40, Gallery of simple line faces 42, Gallery of realistic faces 45, Gallery of decorative faces 50, Designing a collage face 53 Face-making techniques 56 Flat faces 58, Dimensional faces 68, Extra head details 82, Collage faces 88 Basic doll-making techniques 102 Before you begin 104, Basic bodies 106, Basic collage bodies 114 Templates 116

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Book SynopsisHave fun with the Japanese art of amigurumi and crochet 40 fabulous dolls in a variety of outfits. Choose from firefighters, knights, police officers and baseball players, or maybe you'd prefer to make a cute doll dressed as a bumblebee, bunny rabbit, angel or princess, or celebrate some traditional folk costumes from around the world. Whether you are making a unique gift to mark a birthday, wedding, Christmas or Easter, or a special reward for passing an exam or joining a sports team, there will be a doll in this collection that will be the perfect fit. Each project is based on one of three basic doll designs – ranging from approximately 8-13 cm (3-5 inches) tall. These basic patterns are presented at the start of the book, along with information on how to sew up your dolls, stuff them, and add their facial features and hairstyles. Only a few basic crochet stitches are needed, and these delightful dolls are perfect for using up scraps of yarn from your stash.Table of ContentsIntroduction 6, Crochet know-how 8, Basic doll patterns 14, Finishing techniques 18 Smaller dolls 26 Kindergarten kids 28, Little dancers 30, Medieval knights 33, Baby swimmers 36, Bee and ladybird costumes 39, Princess 42, Angel 44, Bear and bunny costumes 46, Fairies 48, Bedtime baby 50, Clowns 53, Cowboy 56, Celebration dolls 58 Larger dolls 64 Amira 66, Jack 68, Mia 70, Juan 72, Lotte 74, James 76, Ben 78, Fatima 80, Phil 82, Nina 84, Nurses 86, Fitness instructor 90, Softball players 93, Bride and groom 96, Basketball players 100, Mummy and baby 102, Rugby players 106, Musicians 108, Florist 112, Doctor 114, Firefighters 116, Police officers 120, Astronaut 123, Chef 126

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Book SynopsisCrochet your own unique, handmade toys for friends and family -- all made with love! This book includes step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs for making a range of toy animals for children to cuddle and play with. Choose from large comforting companions such as a pig, sheep, penguin or cheeky crocodile, or small playful animals such as ducklings, squirrels, frogs and owls.Each animal is made using basic crochet stitches before being carefully assembled. Clear instructions and diagrams for all the techniques ensure the projects are suitable both for complete beginners and those more accomplished at crochet.The charming animals featured in this book will provide high-quality, special friends for the children in your life.Trade Review'This fairly simple introduction to crocheting is perfect for beginners and those who are more experienced.'-- Kindling

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Book SynopsisThis practical book is a guide to making five kinetic, mechanical marvels. It combines basic mechanical principles with shaping and fitting components crafted from timbers and manufactured boards. An introduction to basic motion and mechanisms such as cams, cranks, levers and linkages to generate motion and movement in a wheeled toy is given. Useful construction and workshop techniques such as production aids for wheel-making are covered. Step-by-step instructions explain each project so that a simple push or pull action will magically bring the design to life.

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Book SynopsisHaving pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy's farm, Ginger has finally found her dream - a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world; Ginger's happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team - even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk - this time, they're breaking in. In this crafty companion title to the highly-anticipated sequel to Chicken Run - Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, to be released on Netflix - Sarah-Jane Hicks skilfully demonstrates how to form the fabulous flock, including returning characters Ginger, Rocky, Babs, Bunty and the popular rats, Nick and Fetcher. There are 11 makes in all, and detailed instructions and techniques for creating each one. The characters range from between 10.5 and 24cm (41/2 and 91/2in) tall, great for little hands to hold, or perfect to prop up on a bookshelf! Don't be chicken: be more Babs, and whip up a storm with your yarns, just in time to enjoy the film of the year!Trade ReviewAardman animation fans will not be able to resist this eggs-traordinary collection of Chicken Run characters from the movie sequel Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, coming to Netflix on 15 December. The cast of characters includes Ginger, the leader of the flock, the lone 'free ranger' Rocky, good-hearted Babs and big hen Bunty, along with the mad scientist Dr Fry, villainous Mrs Tweedy and Nick, the nice-but-dim leader of the rats. Published on 2 November -- you can pre-order your copy now. -- Inside Crochet * Issue 162 *Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is coming to Netflix on 15 December. To prepare, hook up 11 characters from the film with Im-peck-able Crochet! Make favourites from the first movie, like Ginger and Rocky, plus all-new characters such as Molly and Frizzle. -- Simply Crochet * Issue 143 *In the run up to the release of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget on Netflix, December 15th, crochet enthusiasts can now bring the iconic Chicken Run characters to life, just in time for Christmas! With 11 projects in total, this book provides detailed instructions and techniques for each character alongside stills from the new film. -- Crochet Now * Issue 101 *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials & tools 8 Useful stitches and techniques 10 Patterns 20 UK/US equivalent crochet terms and crochet abbreviations 128

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Book SynopsisToys are terrific fun to play with! But have you ever wondered how your toy truck was made? What about how your doll might have been different 100 years ago? Explore the magic behind the toys you love in this wonderful series!

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Book SynopsisJavier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, shares the secrets of his success in this accessible 'how-to' guide to painting miniatures. He takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from choice of materials (unlike other available guides it is not linked to any specific figure manufacturer) and preparation of the miniatures to basing and even advice on photographing the finished item. Techniques such as dry-brushing, ink-washing, shading and highlighting are all explained clearly with the help of step-by-step photographs and colour charts. Specific case studies tackle a variety of useful subjects across all periods, such as mixing realistic flesh tones for different races; painting horses; guns and limbers; Medieval heraldry; Napoleonic uniforms; WW2 and modern camouflage patterns. Javier also clearly explains how these techniques and processes can be applied to all the major wargaming scales, from 40mm down to 6mm. Whatever historical period (or Sci-fi/Fantasy) and whatever scale the reader is interested in, this book is an invaluable source of practical advice and inspiration.

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Book SynopsisThirty years since its original publication, The Children's Year has been a much-loved book that has never been out of print. Now called Making the Children's Year, with colour illustrations and new projects that bring it up to date, it will appeal to a new generation of people keen to engage children in creative play, the seasons and the joy of handcrafting.Marije Rowling has revisited the book she originally co-wrote with two friends and brings new inspiration and ideas to a modern readership. Packed with all kinds of crafts, from papercrafting to building dens, she brings the seasons into the home. From beginners to experienced crafters, this book is a gift for parents and adults seeking to make toys that will inspire children and to provide an alternative to a throwaway culture.

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Book SynopsisLovable Felted Animals is—dare we say—the cutest felting book EVER!This book shows you how to make graceful models of a lifelike sleeping lion, a mom and baby koala, a regal deer, a polar bear with cub, a fluffy alpaca, the world's most adorable hedgehog and so much more!Illustrated step-by-step instructions walk you through how to make 43 different projects, and a lesson on basics helps you get started. The animals featured in this book include: A curious panda or a sleepy fox with a flower pot A catch-all tray featuring "swimmy" creatures like a dolphin, seal or otter Friendly bears and a perky hedgehog Bright-eyed, bushy-tailed pen and pencil covers (a dog, a cat, and a few woodland friends) Simple faces to make into brooches or fridge magnets (a cat, a chipmunk and a menagerie of bears) And more! Different projects show how to add details such as clawed feet, antlers, markings and tail feathers. With the variety presented in this book, you can start with something easy and move on to animal figures that let you capture delicate expressions and add a little attitude, making this book an excellent guide to both learning and developing needle felting skills.Trade Review"These felted figurines are so darling--super cute yet so realistic, all at once…[The book is] really high quality, with lavish photos throughout." -- CraftsR.US blog"Learn to create adorable critters out of felt with this step-by-step guide. The 43 felting projects include a fluffy alpaca, a wee hedgehog, and pencil topper woodland creatures. Master the basics first before moving onto delicate details of feathers, markings, and antlers." --Book Riot

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Book SynopsisCrochet your own adorable, jumbo-size amigurumi animals with Cute & Cuddly Crochet, featuring 12 beginner-friendly, photo-illustrated step-by-step patterns.Author and artist Lauren Bergstrom is your guide to creating great big, huggable crochet creatures—perfect for baby gifts, birthday gifts for kids, quirky home decor, and more. You’ll be surprised by how quickly you can create these cuties using bulky yarn and a large crochet hook!Cute & Cuddly Crochet begins with an introduction to tools and materials and a review of basic crochet techniques, followed by tips and tricks for stuffing your amigurumi, adding eyes, trying different sizes, making your circles rounder, and adding embellishments. Then leap right into crocheting these supercute critters: Flamingo French Bulldog Dinosaur Elephant Fox Lion Llama Octopus Platypus Sloth Red Panda<Trade Review“[An] adorable outing…The instructions are thorough and the projects are irresistible. This charms.” * Publishers Weekly *"An ideal introduction to the fun craft of crocheting!" * Midwest Book Review *"Perfect for amigurumi beginners...A good addition to any crochet collection." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials Crochet Basics Tips & Tricks Abbreviations Flamingo, French Bulldog, Dinosaur, Elephant, Fox, Lion, Llama, Octopus, Platypus, Sloth, Red Panda, Narwhal About the Artist

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Book SynopsisGrab your yarn and knitting needles and delve into this wonderful book from best-selling author, Sarah Keen. Sarah shows readers how to make adorable topsy-turvy knitted dolls based on well-known and loved characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Each project has accessories or extra characters to knit, providing plenty of play potential for children choosing to recreate scenes from famous tales. There are 10 projects to make, providing hours of fun for you creating them and many more for children playing with them.

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Book SynopsisIf you love crochet and dolls, this is your book. Here you can find 15 projects made with the Japanese technique of amigurumi. There are four collections: The Four Seasons, a Costume Party, Successful Professionals and Dolls that you can dress with different clothes. You do not need to be a virtuoso in crochet. If you know how to do double crochet, increase and decrease, you can already make your first amigurumi project. Choose your favourite doll and get to work. The book offers some colour suggestions.

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Book SynopsisA collection of tutorials for 50 modern dollhouse furnishing makes. Create your fantasy interior on a tiny scale with this practical guide to miniatures. With this step-by-step guide you can let your imagination run wild and create your dream home without the constraints of location or budget!

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Book SynopsisA curated collection of knitting patterns for animal dolls from best-selling author Louise Crowther. These patterns were previously published in Knitted Animal Friends and Knitted Wild Animal Friends and we have combined the toy patterns from both book, without the clothes and accessories, to create the ultimate knitted animal toy collection.

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Book SynopsisSewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from Gingermelon designer Shelly Down!The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls using the most basic of materials and skills. Using just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn how to sew the simple yet delightful doll pattern and then discover 11 imaginative variations on the design including over 40 accessories from a mermaid to a ballerina, from a princess to a movie star and from a schoolgirl to a circus ringmaster guaranteed to delight little girls everywhere.With no hems to sew and all the stitching done by hand, My Felt Doll makes a great entry point to sewing dolls for beginners and even children.

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Book SynopsisMake cute animals using easy-to-follow crochet patterns, with the second volume in Lauren Espy's Animal Amigurumi Adventures series. In Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more easy-to-follow patterns for creating cute amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos, alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet creations as cute as what you see on the page. Animal Amigurumi Adventures: Volume 2 features: User-Friendly Instructions and Tools Needed: Easy-to-follow patterns and basic tools (standard hook and common worsted weight yarn) to get started Step-by-Step Reference Photos: Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product, to help guide you along with confidence Perfect Size: Each animal averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play with New patterns include: Safari Animals like a giraffe, hippo, and zebra Arctic Animals like a penguin, polar bear, and seal pup Pets like a dog, cat, and guinea pigTrade Review"Lauren Espy has created an adorable and fun collection of amigurumi designs, all very well explained and with lots of step-by-step pictures that will please crocheters of all levels." -Andreia Ferreira, Amigurumi Designer, Lemon Yarn Creations "Lauren has worked her magic again in this delightful Animal Amigurumi book. The refreshing simplicity of each design and the detailed instructions and photos make this book ideal for beginners while still providing more experienced crocheters with tons of relaxing fun. With 15 adorable patterns to choose from you won't want to put your hook down anytime soon!" -Holly Lanier, Amigurumi Designer, Storyland Amis "All of Lauren Espy's books are synonymous with super cute, beginner-friendly, well-explained, and guaranteed fun makes. Animal Amigurumi Adventures Volume II is no exception! As a proud owner of Volume I, I cannot tell you how much of a thrill it is that there is a second installment to this popular series. The patterns are all carefully curated into different animal themes and provide an easy framework by which you can create your own animal kingdoms! As a huge fan of Lauren's designs, I am sure that this book will appeal equally to both crochet newbies and experts, and to both young and old!" -Erinna Lee, Author of Amigurumi Treasures "Lauren's talent truly shines in Animal Amigurumi Adventures II, showcasing her ability to captivate crocheters of every skill level. With such detailed patterns and creative designs, each fun character comes to life with an adorable charm. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this book offers a delightful journey into the world of amigurumi that is sure to bring joy with every stitch." -Allison, Wonder Crochet

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Book SynopsisSusa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs. Library JournalIrresistible Felted Baby Animals shows you how to bring out the playfulness and wide-eyed innocence of sweet young creatures of backyards, barnyards, woodlands and seas from all over the world.This new collection by Sachiko Susa, the author of the bestselling Cute Needle Felted Animals, will appeal to beginners and experienced felters alike. Learn how to create felted cuties from all walks of life!An easy and incredibly cute baby seal, chick or penguinWoodland buddies like foxes, bears and raccoonsExotic friends from foreign lands like the panda, lion, koala and manulFamily pets like puppies, kittens, bunnies and hamstersAnd more18 different animal friends in 30 different poses!Perfect for beginners and experienced felters alike, the felting projects are presented according to the level of experience required to make theTrade Review"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." --Library Journal

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA book full of cute crochet makes for an older child, as all have little eyes (pop on safety eyes), called rag dolls because only the heads and arms are stuffed and the body is flat. The expressions and designs of the toys are delightful. Many have a parent, aka a larger matching figure, so endless scope for imaginative play. The crochet terms are US with handy illustrations. The toys are made using a lightweight DK yarn and a UK 3 mm / US d-3 size crochet hook. The photography and styling are superb. I am a little bit in love with the panda! Every child should have a soft crochet buddy to love and cuddle! -- Ashley Cramp * lazydaisyjones.com *My first thought on encountering this big, blousy book was that it was brave in the face of competition like Kerry Lord's Edward's Menagerie, with which it would. inevitably, be compared. Indeed it adopts a similar approach in that all the projects are adaptations of the same basic pattern, It also mirrors Lord's ideas regarding minimum stuffing but takes them one step further, advocating fully floppy torsos and toes - the only filler being in the crittur's heads. It is American, however (watch out for those stitch names!) so the similarities could be coincidental. This could also account for what might be, in the UK anyway, a slightly misleading title, for I argue that there is only one actual ragdoll in the book. She's called Princess, and very lovely she is too - I particularly adored the inclusion of patterns for her extended wardrobe. From the photos, the basic patterns seems super simple and you might think that you could reel a few off in a week, so I confidently began with the friendly little frog. I was however, quickly disavowed of any ideas that this gloriously named author's projects would be rapidfire. Admittedly the two-colour adaptation posed a greater challenge, and I could have saved myself some time and tension if I'd opted for the one-colour hippo or croc for my first go. Working these sweet creatures, even the babies, takes concentration and focus, with close attention to the pattern; so if you're looking for a relatively short project that will take your mind off things for a while, look no further. The animals in the photos are all made from Scheepjes cotton mix, but the quantities are low, so this could be good for a raid on your stash, or an excuse to buy a single ball or two of something perfectly plush. The book includes stitch reminders, tips and assembly notes, as well as the 30 projects that could keep you gifting for years, making it a must-have resource in your collection. -- Lindy Zubairy * SlipKnot - Issue 169 *

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Design, build, and pilot custom dronesâno prior experience necessary!This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features, and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the basics of Aerospace Engineering. You will discover how to add video transmitters, GPS, first-person view, and virtual reality goggles to your creations. The book walks you through the FAA licensTable of Contents1 Preflight ChecklistProject 1: Drone? Aircraft? Unmanned?Project 2: Wing-Free FlightProject 3: Ready for TakeoffProject 4: Safety FirstProject 5: License to Drone2 Small-Scale FunProject 6: Your First DroneProject 7: TakeoffProject 8: Basic MovementProject 9: Smooth SailingProject 10: Flips3 Picking the PartsProject 11: How Big?Project 12: PowertrainProject 13: PowerProject 14: Radio ControlProject 15: Brains4 AssemblyProject 16: Soldering 101Project 17: The Build Begins!Project 18: Now That’s a DroneProject 19: Flight ComputerProject 20: Looks Matter5 We Have LiftoffProject 21: It’s Alive!Project 22: Calibration Is KeyProject 23: Get in ControlProject 24: First FlightProject 25: PID Values6 Payload FunProject 26: High HeelsProject 27: Let There be Light!Project 28: FilmingProject 29: Wobbly WoesProject 30: Ideas Galore7 First-Person FlyingProject 31: Equipment BasicsProject 32: Broadcasting Live!Project 33: FPV SafetyProject 34: Take ControlProject 35: FPV 2.08 Onwards and UpwardsProject 36: IntelligenceProject 37: Hexacopter? Octocopter? Bigger? Smaller?Project 38: Brain DumpProject 39: Show OffProject 40: Airborne!Index

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Book SynopsisAndy Singleton has been modelling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of the trade with those collecting figures for the North African campaigns in WWII. The four main sections of the book cover British, Italian, German and US troops, as well as tips on assembly and painting camouflage uniforms. Each section is divided into three levels of complexity, 'conscript', 'regular' and 'elite', allowing the reader to build up an array of techniques as they gain confidence and experience. The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame, not on spectacular individual display pieces. Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are sized either 28mm or 20mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller sizes and both plastic and metal figures are covered. Andy's clear, step-by-step guidance takes the reader through the process from the initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing.

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Book SynopsisIn this stunning book by Mei Li Lee (amiguruMEI), you will get to meet the cutest crochet characters, each designed with a secret crochet tip to share. Make Austin the Astronaut for the little one who dreams of reaching the stars. Or the inseparable Grandma and Grandpa, in honour of your own two favourite people. From a ballerina to a firefighter and childhood friends dressed in kawaii animal-themed playsuits, the amigurumi people in this book might just bring you fond memories of someone you've met, and would like to meet again in the near future. To make your amigurumi journey that much more enjoyable, we've packed the pages with useful techniques on how to crochet hair that curls a certain way and whip up colorful crochet clothes and accessories to match. Each pattern comes with complete step-by-step instructions so you can sit back and focus on the fun parts. AUTHOR: Mei Li Lee is an amigurumi artist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She is best known as the author of Hello Kitty Crochet, and a mom to twin boys, whom she enjoys telling far-fetched stories to. The former journalist is now often busy planning for playtime and thinking of ways on how best to occupy the kids. Thankfully, she still gets some time off to sit down and design cute crochet characters through hopeful rose-tinted glasses.

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Book SynopsisHip hip hooray, you've been happily invited to the biggest amigurumi party! We're shining a special spotlight on family, friends and the beautiful moments we love to spend together. Get your best hooks and brightest yarns out, and let's start celebrating! Whether it's a romantic wedding, a proud graduation, a long-awaited baby or the family holidays that connect us, there's something to celebrate (and crochet for) all year round! And trust us, nothing says 'I love you' more than a smile and a handmade amigurumi gift to go with it. This festive collection will surprise you with 14 joyful designs. With step-by-step pictures and video tutorials, beginners as well as advanced crocheters can make the perfect amigurumi gifts. Give it up for the biggest milestones in life and your favorite holiday of all time, we're going to crochet the night away!

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Book SynopsisMake pompom versions of your favorite Pokémon! This book contains 32 patterns with photographs and instructions for pompom versions of popular Pokémon like Pikachu, Charmander, Snorlax and Bulbasaur. Gotta make ’em all!

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Book SynopsisDim the lights, bring out your flashlight and quickly check underneath your bed: this new book will reveal the most adorable amigurumi monsters! Fourteen designers have released their inner Frankenhook. You'll see Solomon Sockeater munching on a pair of tights, YumYum sneaking inside your snack cupboard, Monster Mother soothing her babies with chilling tales of human snoring, Scaredy Eddy holding tight onto his teddy bear and Little Ellla hiding away in her monster suit, ready to spook them all! Beginners as well as advanced crocheters will be rewarded with the scarily cutest monsters you've ever seen! All patterns are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions as well as explanations of all stitches used, and are easily customizable, so you can make an amigurumonster of your own.

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