{"title":"David \u0026 Charles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"crochet-animal-blankets-and-blocks-ira-rott-paperback","title":"Crochet Animal Blankets and Blocks: 100+ Animal Projects by Ira Rott - Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781446309216\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: David \u0026amp; Charles\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult (Craft \/ Hobby)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrochet Animal Blankets and Blocks is a colourful, beginner-friendly pattern book from bestselling designer Ira Rott. Built around 18 charming animal-themed crochet blocks, it shows crafters how to turn a single motif into more than 100 finished projects, from cushion fronts and toy bags right up to full-size blankets. Clear instructions and playful animal designs make it a joyful addition to any yarn lover's craft shelf, and a lovely gift for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the third title in Ira Rott's popular Crochet Animal series, following her bestselling Crochet Animal Rugs and Crochet Animal Slippers. The book features 16 main animal block designs, including a panda, cat, dog, fox, raccoon, penguin, pig, sheep, koala, sloth, lion, hippo, cow, unicorn, bunny and monkey, plus extra ideas for combining block elements to create new animals such as a bear and a horse. Many designs include tactile 3D details like ears, fur, flowers and bows, giving each finished piece a lovely handmade texture. Using simple crochet intarsia and appliqué techniques, a single block becomes a pillow front, book bag or toy bag; four blocks join for a cozy lap throw; nine blocks make a child's blanket; and sixteen blocks create a full adult-sized blanket. Mix and match yarn colours for single-animal designs or combine several animals for a playful multi-block blanket. 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Following the huge success of her debut, My Knitted Doll, Crowther brings the same playful, professional style to a menagerie of pets, farmyard favourites and woodland creatures. A treasured addition to any knitter's craft library and a lovely source of handmade gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nInside this 128-page paperback you'll find patterns for 13 distinctly personable knitted animals, from a curious cat and playful dog to a wise owl, gentle horse and woodland fox. Every character shares the same easy-to-follow body template, with simple variations in colourwork, tails, ears and features giving each animal its own individual charm. Because all the dolls are built on one body shape, their knitted wardrobes of dresses, coats, dungarees and accessories are fully interchangeable — meaning over 40 patterns combine to create virtually endless outfit possibilities. Clear step-by-step photographs guide knitters through casting on, colourwork, seaming and all the finishing techniques needed to bring these characters to life in miniature. The patterns are pitched at confident beginners through to intermediate knitters, making this an accessible yet rewarding project book. It has been widely praised for the quality and inventiveness of its designs, and was named Greatest Knitting Book at the British Knitting and Crochet Awards. 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Instructions are written in Rott's signature clear style, with photography and diagrams supporting each stage of construction, making the patterns accessible to confident beginner crocheters while still offering enough detail and texture work to keep more experienced makers engaged. The projects use basic and slightly more advanced stitch techniques, offering a gentle skill progression as you work through the book. Beyond the practical value of the finished pieces, there is real emotional appeal to making these rugs by hand for a child's space, each becoming a keepsake as much as a functional item. 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