Knitting is still one of the most popular needlecrafts & the trend for creating handmade knitted items shows no signs of abating. Felting is a great way of creating colourful soft fabric
- you simply shrink knitted fabric by washing in hot water. Many children's toys are manufactured from synthetic materials & can be expensive so a h&-knitted toy will make a truly personal & irresistible gift. Knitted & Felted Toys contains 26 specially commissioned designs for a whole range of toys using soft yarns in gorgeous bright colours that will appeal to children of all ages, from babies & toddlers to older children. All the patterns have been thoroughly tested & give clear instructions. Delightful photographs illustrate each design, including close-up details & alternative views. The book has patterns for a range of soft toy animals, including Leo Lion, Stripes the Tiger, Fluffy Puppy & Ziggy Zebra, as well as other popular toys such as a Fairy, a Cowboy & a Pirate. With straightforward patterns & delightful toys, this book is suitable for those new to the craft as well as experienced knitters. The size of this book is 27.5cm in height & 21cm wide with 128 pages