Go a little wild as you stitch everything from lions and tigers to bears and baboons. Featuring organic materials, these imaginative toys are perfect for children of all ages. You can even create felt bananas, leaves, and other zoo food, plus zany zookeepers all dressed for the part. Choose from more than 16 playful patterns for crochet; stitch one or two animals or construct an entire zoo set for a special gift Bring your zoo animals to life with clever details and ideas for customizing, such as shaggy manes, felt stripes, and embroidered paws Complete each beautifully illustrated design in just a few hours using basic crochet skills

Crocheters can't get enough of Megan Kreiner's adorable designs. Learn to use clever customizing details to crochet horses, cows, chickens, pigs, and other animal friends for children of all ages. Finish each cute-as-can-be project in a few hours using basic crochet skills Enjoy small, portable projects ideal for handwork while away from home Stitch a couple quick toys or make the complete set for a memorable gift

Crochet Taxidermy puts a new twist on amigurumi, the popular Japanese method of creating considerably cute stuffed animals with oversized heads. In this delightful collection, heads of animals from farm and forest, sea and safari come to life with irresistible details like the drowsy eye (for the shy deer and sleepy octopus) and fuzzy yarn (for the skittery skunk’s stripe and lazy lion’s mane). Step-by-step instructions and adorable photos guide you through these 30 easy crochet patterns. Most require just one skein of yarn, so they’re affordable and quick to crochet!

This adorable set of stackable zoo animals includes the pole, a hippo, a rhino, a panda, a snake and a parrot. Each design is made using worsted-weight yarn and stuffed with fiberfill. Also needed is a 12-inch plastic foam cone with a 5-inch base. This set is interchangeable with the popular Into the Jungle set. Skill Level: Intermediate

Pick up the amigurumi crochet book that's perfect for beginners and experts alike, with easy crochet patterns for adorable, crochet, magical creatures! Grab your hook and dive into amigurumi designs that transform yarn into magical creatures, perfect for crochet enthusiasts. Learn about amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys, and use it to make a collection of cute, magical creatures. Even if you're new to crocheting, this book makes it easy to create critters like griffins and cat-icorns in no time! Build your toolkit—Learn all about choosing different hook sizes, selecting the perfect yarn for your project, and stocking must-have amigurumi accessories like stuffing and stitch markers. Get stitching—Use clear step-by-step instructions to review essential crochet techniques, including the magic ring and single and double crochet, as well as fun stitches like the picot. Jump into easy crochet patterns—Make dazzling dragons, marvelous mermaids, and more, with 20 simple amigurumi patterns that will have you crocheting with confidence. Add a little enchantment to your life as you discover the joy of crocheting fantastical creatures!

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making knitted or crocheted stuffed animals, and it is taking the world by storm. These toys can be a simple or as complex as the maker likes - ranging from a tiny fluffy chick to an elaborate textured elephant. This book provides all the information you need to get started, with tips on choosing yarns and needles, and instruction in core techniques. All of the animal characters can be created using key shapes such as spheres, eggs, cylinders, and flat circles, which are quick and easy to stitch and put together. Includes clear step-by-step instructions for making 15 adorable animals, including a frog with webbed feet, a lion with a crocheted mane, and a cuddly mohair rabbit, plus ideas for creating your own unique designs.

Take the plunge with charming undersea crocheted creatures that double as tub-friendly toys! Megan Kreiner, author of the wildly popular Crochet a Zoo, presents adorable new patterns for bathtime fun. Stitch clever gifts that are sure to make a splash: seahorses, guppies, whales, dolphins, and many more. Create soft and safe tub toys that use water-friendly materials--such as worsted-weight cotton yarn, terry cloth, and sponge stuffing Dive confidently into each project; patterns for these crocheted toys follow a skill-building progression Personalize the look with a variety of simple finishing and customizing details