500 Fun Little Toys: To Crochet, Knit, Felt, and Sew

by Nguyen Le

Overview

500 Fun Little Toys is the perfect companion for crafters who are looking for witty, amusing projects to make. If you quilt, sew, felt, knit or crochet you're going to love this book! Undeniably charming, these small whimsical creations feature a variety of fun techniques, perfect for the seasoned crafter or someone looking to try a new technique. Author Nguyen Le uses leftover fabric, odd buttons, hand-stitching, embroidery, and beads to embellish her inventive designs. A handmade toy is perfect for a baby shower, birthday party or as a gift for someone special. Repurpose old items and use your stash to create a gift that is sweet and memorable!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416208846
Publisher:	Sellers Publishing, Inc.
Publication date:	02/15/2013
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 6.00(h) x 1.20(d)

What People are Saying About This

Janice Davey

This book is full of uncomplicated cuteness. Charming patterns for dolls, animals, food, and children's games. You will be inspired to pick yarn from your stash and get going on one of the many patterns. The book is a tiny 6-by-6-inch size, which adds to the cuteness. Each pattern is only one or two pages. The pictures are great and the instructions are clear. This is a great little companion to add to any crafter's library. For any age that likes to create sweet handmade gifts, this book, with its 500 ideas and options, is all you need to make those gifts memorable. - Janice Davey, In Stitches

Editorial Reviews

This book is a festival of cuteness, from its compact shape –a 6.25" square – to the adorable patterns for 500 little toys within. True to her subtitle, the author first provides very basic instructions on sewing, knitting, felting, and crochet. Then the fun begins, with toys made with each technique, or a combination thereof, split into chapters such as "First Toys" and "Costumes." The chapter on "Play Food" is particularly delightful, so readers will have to decide whether they want to knit an apple, needle felt a cauliflower, or crochet a donut first. There are games, dolls and everyday objects, too. Lee, the designer of the accessory line KnitKnit, offers variations for each pattern, such as a knit pear instead of apple. The only flaw in the book's design is the decision to stash all patterns' variations in an end-of-chapter section. The book is otherwise enchanting, though, with beautiful photographs of each toy. Full color photos. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

If you happen to be a crafter who crochets, knits, felts and sews and would like to create a collection of handmade toys for that special little someone in your life, then, 500 Fun Little Toys to Crochet, Knit, Felt & Sew, is just the book you'll need to get started.

The Detroit News - Jocelynn Brown