Knitted Farm Animals

Keen Sarah

Farm animals are great for acting out stories, engaging young children or for added entertainment during musical renditions of well-known nursery rhymes. Knitted Farm Animals contains a fabulous range of adorable animals, each with its own distinct and humorous character. This attractive collection of original designs created with strong contemporary colours and durable, child-friendly yarn is simply a must for those looking to create their own range of furry farmyard friends. New knitters need not worry, all the 15 patterns are clearly laid out alongside a comprehensive techniques section covering all the necessary know-how and a beautiful photographic gallery showcasing each animal. So choose your favourite farm animal and pick up those knitting needles or why not go the whole hog and create an entire farmyard. Patterns include: Cockerel, Pony, Dog, Cat, Highland Bull, Llama, Hen with Chicks and Eggs, Ram, Donkey, Goat, Cow, Sheep, Turkey, Pig, Duck with Ducklings.

About the Author

Sarah Keen is passionate about knitting, finding it relaxing and therapeutic. She discovered her love of the craft at a very early age her mother taught her to knit when she was just four years old and by the age of nine she was making jackets and jumpers. Sarah now works as a freelance pattern designer and finds calculating rows and stitches challenging but fascinating. She is experienced in designing knitted toys for children and also enjoys writing patterns for charity. This is Sarah's ninth book for GMC Publications.

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