by Vanessa Chan
First published 2015
Chan presents a comprehensive guide to creating personality-filled crocheted toys. She organizes 20 patterns into three themed collections: party time, animal friends, and the great outdoors. Readers learn to craft everything from friendly dogs and amusing frogs to hot air balloons and grinning birthday cakes. Chan specializes in puppet-style designs featuring open mouths that delight children of all ages. Each section begins with simple projects and advances to more challenging patterns. The author demonstrates how basic stitching techniques can produce an impressive variety of whimsical softies. Chan's approach allows crafters to build confidence while creating engaging toys that showcase both skill and creativity.
Genres: art, childrens, how-to
Vibes: creative, instructional, whimsical
Tropes: diy, how-to
80 pages · Paperback · Martingale & Co Inc