This book is the perfect introduction to the simple yet immensely pleasurable craft of creating attractive objects with nothing more than a knife & a piece of timber Whittling is an art form that can be as simple or as complex as you like This delightful book guides the reader through the basics starting with straightforward projects such as a garden dibber & a paper knife then progresses to more complex & intricate items such as a linked chain & a whistle The tools you'll need plus the basic techniques & how to perform them safely are all covered in a clear & easy-to-follow way Projects include Butter spreader fork cane toppers backscratcher & dog-head stick handle