Knit your own pet
By: Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne
Contributors: Osborne, Joanna, author
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9781579129958
Subjects: Soft toy making; Patterns; Knitting; Stuffed animals (Toys); Animals in art
Description: Don't have a real pet? Knit one! This gorgeous new book in the Knit Your Own series is aimed at new knitters - it contains clear step-by-step instructions for all the basic knitting stitches, as well as hints and tips to get you started and build confidence. Once you have mastered the basics, simple but lifelike patterns for a range of pets include a goldfish, hamster, canary, rabbit, and even a snake. Dog and cat lovers will not be disappointed - the authors have included simplified versions of their much-loved dog and cat patterns. Quirky descriptions of the various animals accompany beautiful photography, making this book irresistible for both new knitters and devoted pet lovers.
Notes: "Easy-to-follow patterns for a cat, mouse, guinea pig, pony, and more adorable companions ; for knitters of all levels"--Cover.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: How to knit; title: Small and furry: Hamster ; Ferret ; Mouse ; Rabbit; title: Birds: Canary ; Parrot; title: Four-legged friends: Simple cat ; Simple dog ; Shetland pony ; Guinea pig; title: Reptiles and fish: Axolotl ; Bearded dragon ; Cornsnake ; Goldfish ; Tortoise; title: Index of pets; title: Resources; title: Acknowledgments.