All good things come in small packages" is the thinking behind this new crochet book from expert crafts teacher Catherine Hirst. Meet Ekaterina Elena & Eva
- three sisters who live in the highest onion dome of a very old building in St Petersburg Russia although they are only two inches tall. They are best friends with the three bears
- Mama Papa & Baby Bear who love to snuggle up at night under their beautifully crocheted blankets. & although they dont know it they share their house with the Catnip Mouse who measures a teeny tiny one inch from the tips of his whiskers to the end of his tail. Working with fine yarn & using the smallest of crochet hooks here is an adorable collection of 35 projects from miniature amigurumistyle animals to tiny accessories. Crafts teacher Catherine Hirst has created a menagerie of small-scale pets a whole host of families & beautiful accessories. There are crocheted cakes which really do look good enough to eat plus pretty flowers which can be worn as brooches or hair decorations & cute decorations for the Christmas tree. Youll also learn how to crochet miniature beads so you can make your own jewellery. As well as 35 easy-to-follow patterns there is a comprehensive basic techniques section which will help beginners to master the art of crochet. This book really does prove that all good things come in small packages!"