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Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys with these new patterns by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. Louise, brings her unique style of coordinated knitwear with cute colourwork details to this new collection of toy animal knitting patterns....

Author: Westbrook PressISBN-13: 9798164209421Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/21/2026Pages: 114Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.24d

This vintage book is a charming guide to "Wallycraft", being a handbook on the making of life-like animal models from "Wally Twist". "Wally Twist" refers to lengths of wool-covered wire used for the making of small soft toys and animals. With simple, step-by-step instructions...

This vintage book is a detailed guide to making toys for children, with instructions for making toy animals out of papier mache and fairground rides from wood. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of invaluable information, this book is highly recommended for those with...

Author: Josephine BerggrenISBN-13: 9798160794433Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/07/2026Pages: 114Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.24d

Grab your scraps and needles, we're going stitchin'! It's time to pull out that scrap stash and create something delightful while honing your creative skills. With no extra chitchat, this book dives right into 29 patterns to trace and assemble. Includes technically illustrated step...

Have you ever wondered how a simple toy can move, spin, light up, react to touch, or respond when something gets near it? Would you love to transform ordinary materials, small motors, gears, wires, sensors, and simple electronic components into fun moving creations? Do...

A dog circles twice before it settles at the foot of the bed. A cat freezes mid-stride, ears swiveling toward a sound only it can hear, then decides, half a second later, that the moment wasn't worth the fuss after all. Every pet owner...

Bring wood, wire, gears, cams, cranks, and imagination to life with THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO AUTOMATA MAKING-a practical, inspiring guide to creating fascinating mechanical figures, moving sculptures, and handmade kinetic creations.Have you ever watched a wooden figure turn a handle, flap its wings, walk,...

Celebrate the bounty of creation with this adorable kit--featuring 8 amigurumi patterns and materials to make Noah and a dove. The story of Noah comes alive through stitching! With basic amigurumi techniques and Noah's Ark Crochet, create a storied collection of characters with a...

This book is for educational purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand or organization mentioned. You've always wanted to make something with your hands that actually lasts, something a child could hug threadbare and still love, something that could...

Making Scrappy Puzzle Balls is a complete guide to constructing geometric fabric spheres from interlocking pentagons and hexagons -- one of quilting's most beloved 3D projects and a perennial favorite as a handmade gift, holiday ornament, home décor accent, or soft toy for babies....

This book stands at the intersection of popular crafting trends (amigurumi, décor, and DIY wearables) and the growing year-round love of Halloween aesthetics. Whether readers want to crochet a spider purse, cryptid creature, pumpkin plush, or a voodoo doll for a scorned lover, Creepy...

This book is for educational purposes only and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any brand or organization mentioned. You picked up a long, skinny balloon once. You twisted it a few times, hoping for a dog. You got a deflated question mark...

Author: Margaret AndersonISBN-13: 9798171844547Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/04/2026Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.16d

Four potted plants. Every round counted. Nothing left to guess.Most amigurumi books start with animals. This one starts with a windowsill. You will crochet a sunflower in a pot, a cactus with two arms, a dish of three small succulents and three tulips standing...

A crocheted space set, built one round at a time.This is a first amigurumi book for anyone who has never made a stuffed figure before. Four projects - a rocket, an astronaut, a set of three small planets and a moon - are worked...

Create adorable amigurumi toys with easy-to-follow crochet patterns designed for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.Each pattern includes a complete materials list, stitch abbreviations, helpful tips, detailed round-by-round instructions, clear step-by-step photos, assembly guidance, and beautiful finished project images.Whether you're making a cute animal for...

Turn Simple Pieces of Wood into Safe, Creative Projects Children Will Be Proud to MakeDoes your child love building, drawing, crafting, or making things by hand? Are you looking for a practical activity that encourages patience, confidence, focus, and creativity away from screens?This book...

Have your children ever looked at a pile of bricks and wondered what amazing creations they could build? Do they love designing, constructing, and bringing their ideas to life? Are you looking for a hands-on activity that develops creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence while...

If you've ever wanted to build moving toys, mechanical displays, or whimsical automata, this book is your perfect starting point. How to Make a Motorized Tightrope with Circus Performers shows you exactly how to create a fully motorized tightrope act complete with four daring...

Unleash your creativity with "How to Make Sock Toys," a classic guide to crafting charming puppets and toys from everyday materials. Originally a "Pack-O-Fun Publication" by John M. Clapper, this book offers timeless instructions for creating delightful sock puppets and other fabric toys. Dive...

Author: Jack WileyISBN-13: 9798192934968Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/16/2026Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

Twist in chenille stems and add in felt, googlie eyes and more to bring your own one-of-a-kind creations to life. Get started with handy size guides and step-by-step projects like: swamp critter, aliens, bugs, bookmarks and more. Easy skill level. 24 pages. softcover.Author: Leisure...

This is a set of eight models of parrots which are designed for cutting out and gluing together. They are balanced in an interesting and curious way. So the delightful balancing models are fun to make, and then move on pivots when complete. Just...

Doll artist, Helen Cohen, has created a cat fancy in Whimsical Elegance like no other! A self-taught doll maker and passionate costume and fashion aficionada for over forty years, she has made and sold numerous dolls, many of them during her twenty-two years as...

Cute Crocheted Bag Charms features thirty amigurumi-style bag charms to make.Create adorable bag charms, perfect for personalizing a bag or keyring. These whimsical creations are suitable for all ages and will make wonderful gifts; they're also brilliant stash-busters as they require only tiny amounts...

Stitch up a merry set of mini-sweaters with this adorable kit! With patterns and materials to make 6 ornaments, add some quirky fun to your holiday décor. They're fun, festive ... and easy to crochet! With crochet basics, clear instructions, and step-by-step photography, stitch...

Turn your passion for radio-controlled aviation into a profitable small business. This practical guide shows how RC plane kits made from balsa wood or foam board can become real products used by flight schools, hobby shops, and aviation clubs. With clear explanations and step-by-step...

YOU CAN BUILD IT is an ongoing series of instruction books on the art of LEGO(R) custom building, from the producers of BRICKJOURNAL magazine! Spinning off from BrickJournal's popular "You Can Build It" column, these FULL-COLOR books are loaded with nothing but STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS...

Young marksmen will develop their shooting skills after setting their sights on this inventive guide. Boys will learn how to make an arsenal of weapons including everything from a marshmallow shooter to a mini crossbow. With an emphasis on safety and responsible shooting, this...

Pom Pom Pom Christmas includes 40 Christmas-themed pompoms to make for maximum festive impact.Most of us know how to make a pompom, but Vietnamese artist Henry Le's creations take pompom making to another level. Using a delightfully clever yet easy method of layering yarn...

There Are No Mistakes. Only Battle Damage.Watch a skilled model maker work and you might think you're seeing talent you don't possess. Steady hands. Perfect color choices. Seamless assemblies. The kind of work that belongs in display cases, not on your kitchen table. Here's...

A year in the life of Marmalade Rabbit! Celebrate the changing seasons by stitching this 100% wool hand dyed felt rabbit and her seasonal outfits and accessories in this charming book, Making Marmalade. you will find... - Moses basket style bed with warm Winter...

You have saved a hundred handmade dolls to a board somewhere and never once picked up a needle. The fabric is still folded in the drawer, tags on. The polyester stuffing sits unopened on the shelf. Somewhere underneath the hesitation is a real fear...

Have you ever wished you could crochet an entire town filled with adorable woodland friends? Looking for a fun, beginner-friendly way to help kids learn amigurumi while creating lovable characters they'll be proud to display?This illustrated guide transforms simple yarn, stuffing, and a crochet...

Give your child a colorful, screen-free craft adventure they will be excited to start and proud to finish.3D Beaded Animal Crafts for Kids is a fun, beginner-friendly craft book for kids ages 8 to 12 who love animals, beads, hands-on projects, and creative play....

Crochet a whole community of soft, supercute animals sporting adorable accessories with these 25 photo-illustrated, step-by-step patterns. Kawaii Crochet Cuties features projects for making an affable group of animal characters--friends and neighbors--each with their own unique personality and adorable accessories. Popular kawaii crocheter Ash...

A sweet crochet kit to create an irresistibly cute amigurumi peach character! Loopy Crochet Book & Kit: Perfect Peach is an all-in-one crochet set designed for confident beginners and makers aged 10+. This compact, fold-out kit includes a 48-page instruction book with clear, step-by-step...

A delightful crochet kit to create a super-cute strawberry ice-cream cone character! Loopy Crochet Book & Kit: Sweet Berry is a fun, all-in-one crochet set for confident beginners and makers aged 10+. This compact, fold-out kit includes a 48-page instruction book with clear, step-by-step...

Every Day Papers V1 is a book written by Andrew Halliday. It is a collection of essays, articles, and musings on a variety of topics that the author encountered in his everyday life. The book is divided into different sections, each dealing with a...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This 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 more! Many of the patterns come with quirky little extras such as flower crowns, dresses, and other...

3D BEADED ANIMAL CRAFT FOR KIDS 2026-2027 Bring colorful bead animals to life, one simple shape at a time! This beginner-friendly guide is designed for young crafters, parents, teachers, homeschoolers, and complete beginners. With step-by-step instructions, counted rows, and easy-to-follow patterns, children can create...

MAJOR REVISION April 2026. This book covers the Optima (the original and also the re-release version). Welcome to the world of vintage four-wheel-drive RC performance. You are holding this book for a reason. Perhaps you have just unboxed a re-released Kyosho Optima and felt...

Sweet Crochet Friends is a treasure trove of crochet creations and lovely illustrations by the author. It contains the patterns for 16 lovely stuffed toy designs. Each toy has its own unique personality, with adaptable accessories. You can create cuddly animals like Lily the...

With 100% wool hand dyed felt woodland characters and over 20 original knitted and fabric outfits and accessories 'The Wild Wood" provides all the inspiration and know-how needed to bring these beautiful characters to life. you will find... Felt Rabbit decoration with her Velvet...

Make and fly your own paper drone! Put together and fly drones, the driving force of the future's quaternary sector, while enjoying learning the principles of flight and science together with Aeronautical Engineering Professor Lee Hee-woo! With this book, you can build drones with...

In her second book Korean crochet doll designer Lana Choi shares her lovely new 16 crochet toys with you. She is a well-known Amigurumi designer on the social media not just in Korea but also in western community. All projects are explained with step-by-step...

Discover a world of crocheted characters in this playful collection of amigurumi patterns. Meet Amity, dressed ready for any adventure, as well as a trio of sweet little cactus dolls, a busy bee, a shy Grapefruit girl and friends on Safari. Travel to countries...