How to Crochet Animals: Pets

by Kerry Lord

Overview

Surround yourself with your favorite animal friends with these 25 mini 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. These patterns feature a delightful collection of animals we share our homes with, from a colorful gecko and a schnauzer to a school of goldfish. 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. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454711360
Publisher:	Union Square & Co.
Publication date:	03/02/2021
Series:	Edward's Menagerie , #8
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	300,628
Product dimensions:	7.88(w) x 7.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Kerry Lord is the founder and creative director of the TOFT luxury yarn brand, a product of her successful family business, the Toft Alpaca stud farm. Kerry is the author of Edward’s Crochet Imaginarium, Edward’s Crochet Doll Emporium, Edward's Menagerie: Dogs, and Edward's Menagerie: The New Collection. She lives in Rugby, UK.
 

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

How to Use This Book 6

TOFT 7

Basics

Essential Tools 8

Extra Tools 9

Yarn 10

Gauge 11

Holding Your Hook 12

Holding Your Yarn 13

Learning to Crochet 14

Counting Your Stitches 17

Reading a Pattern and Abbreviations 18

Basics of Spinal Crochet 19

Projects

Bunny 20

Labrador 28

Cockapoo 30

Tortoise 34

Gecko 40

Goldfish 46

Axolotl 50

Mouse 56

Pug 58

Tarantula 60

Chameleon 64

Iguana 68

Tabby Cat 72

Guinea Pig 76

Dachshund 78

Dalmatian 80

Parakeet 82

Schnauzer 86

Cocker Spaniel 90

Maine Coon Cat 92

Chinchilla 94

Yorkshire Terrier 96

Angora Bunny 98

Persian Cat 100

Old English Sheepdog 102

Other Books in the Series 104

Be Social 106

Animal index 108

Technique Index 109

Acknowledgments 110

About the Author 111