Faux Taxidermy Knits: 15 Wild Animal Knitting Patterns

129 Pages·2014·13.95 MB·English

by  Walker

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David and Charles
www.stitchcraft create.co. uk

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 6
V/EAR.ABLES
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FOX STCLE 10
HEDGEHOG SLIPPERS 16
RACCOCN HAT 22
.LUCKY RABBIT'S FOOT 26
POLAR BEAR PAV/ XITTENS 30
I,1INK WRAP 36
VVOLF H EADDRESS 42
CRCCODILE XAKE-UP BAG 50
HABITAT
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MCCSE HEAD 60
OV/L COSY 70
PHEASANT 76
I.,IOLE DOOR STCP 82
TIGER RUG BB
BADGER HEAD 96
BEAR CCASTERS 102
TECHNIOUES
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TEI,lPLATES 122
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 124
ACKNCWLEDGI,lENTS 124
SU PPLI ERS 126
INDEX 127
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
I have always been surrounded by creatures. As a child I adored the panda {amily who took residence in my doll's house
and between my sisters and I there were hundreds of plush toy animals. Even now, a collection of toy sheep peak though
the mountains of yarn in my studio. I dont think you're ever too old to have a pinch of Neverland here and there. Once
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had learnt to knit it was only a matter of time before these inf luences began appearing in my work. lt started with foxes
and before I knew it I had created a whole world of animal friends. I could never bring myself to own a real trophy animal
head or touch a real mink stole in a vintage shop, but knitting my own representations of them allowed me to delight in
these things in my own way. The patterns in this book reflect a life-long love of toys and an admiration for taxidermy.
Within these pages you'll find a hoard of wild things: from beasts to be worn with pride, to nestlings that'll preserve the
warmth of your tea to critters to keep you company on those cold wintery nights. You may recognise a few faces, such
as my Fox Stole and a baby version of my Badger Head (who I couldnt resist including). l've given each piece its own
personality but feel free to experiment yourself. Try making the crocodile grumpy or the moose a little shocked.
There's something for everybody. Beginners can keep themselves warm with the quick knit Raccoon Hat or, if superstitious,
the Lucky Rabbit's Foot. Along the way there will be plenty of help. Clear diagrams and explanations of techniques mean
there are no excuses for not trying the intermediate creatures. The book is packed with amusing projects that knitters of
all abilities will enloy making (l know I certainly did!) because what's life without a few pheasants hanging in your kitchen
or a mole making mounds in the doorway.
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