Crochet Your Own Cat
Realistic amigurumi cats that practically purr! Calling all crafty cat lovers! This collection of 12 adorable amigurumi cats features designs that look so lifelike, you half expect them to purr! Start by crocheting a foundation with basic amigurumi techniques, then add yarn and "groom" with scissors and brushes to create beautiful fur. You'll learn how to create stripes, colored patches, and different lengths of fur to craft your own one-of-a-kind cat. Then add the eyes and a nose and watch a cute little kitty come to life as if by magic. You'll find designs for all your favorite felines, including: Tabbies Calicoes Ragdolls Persians British Shorthairs American Shorthairs Step-by-step color photos offer detailed guidance for crocheting and styling the cats to create realistic features. Crochet instructions are presented in both written and chart format for ease of use. These amigurumi make wonderful gifts for cat-fancying friends and family members. You can customize the yarn colors to match the furry friend in your life and have fun trimming and styling the fur until you achieve your desired look. Crochet your own adorable cat companion today!
Garden Stitch Life
Step into Kazuko Aoki's enchanting world of garden-themed embroidery. You'll get a glimpse into her creative process, from sketching and selecting thread colors to stitching tips and techniques, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at her atelier, garden, and other inspiring locales. This release has been thoughtfully designed with makers in mind. It features a lay-flat binding which makes tracing the embroidery templates from the book a breeze. All embroidery templates are printed at full size, so there's no need to enlarge anything. Larger templates are included on a separate pattern sheet. In addition to dozens of botanical motifs, you'll also find designs based on the author's favorite things in life: food, travel, and design. Projects include samplers, collages, patches, bags, table linens, and more! This edition is full of beautiful inspiration and ideas for stitching and enjoying the little things in life.