{"product_id":"adorable-knitted-animals-cute-stuffed-toys-to-knit-the-japanese-way-25-different-animals","title":"Adorable Knitted Animals: Cute Stuffed Toys to Knit the Japanese Way (25 Different Animals)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis book combines toymaking with Japanese knitting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for 25 animal friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral of the author's small toy animal projects can be seen on Ravelry.com\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor Hiroko Ibuki is active on Instagram and can be found @hirokoibuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHiroko Ibuki\u003c\/b\u003e is a designer, instructor and author of books and articles on knitting in her native Japan. She is active in television, on Ravelry.com and in print media. She has been exhibiting since 1993 in Tokyo, Kyoto and Shanghai. Known for elegant design and originality in her use of color, Ibuki has authored several books focusing on knitting for children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A wide range of techniques, stitches, and finishes ensures that each creature is unique and true to its real-world counterpart. With options for articulation and weights included, these are more than the average stuffed animals.\"\n\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is appropriate for knitters experienced in making various types of stitches and following charts, and for crafters with good fine motor skills for assembling the animals. Each creature is a work of art and would be well worth the effort to create.\"\n\u003cb\u003e --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotional Headline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSweet and soft animal friends made with popular Japanese knitting techniques.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis collection of 25 cuddly toy animals includes everything from favorite pets to zoo animals. Made with soft materials and adorable expressions, these sweet companions make the perfect gift for newborns, grandchildren and animal lovers alike. While some fit in the palm of your hand, the largest is the huggable size of 16 inches (40 cm). \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe knitted animal projects in this book include: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeatrix the Rabbit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam the Penguin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMimi the Japanese Dormouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinston the Sloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrannie the Doe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarry the Hedgehog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEach animal is knitted in parts and then felted and sewn together. Detailed instructions and photos guide you through the key steps of construction, while a set of steps for executing specific stitches simplifies the process. Clear explanations of the knitting charts and symbols help you learn the basics of Japanese-style knitting. Projects should be knit with natural fibers that can be felted to achieve that perfectly cozy feel. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn creating these cute critters, author Hiroko Ibuki pored over the details of each animal--striving to make them cute, while also capturing their unique characteristics. The result is a collection of charming toys full of personality and room for creativity. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eToys with removable features are not recommended for infants.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/15\/2021 pg. 10 (EAN 9780804854023, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/12\/2021 pg. 1 (EAN 9780804854023, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ibuki, Hiroko\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2021-03-09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Needlework \/ Knitting|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Stuffed Animals|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Folkcrafts|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Toymaking \/ General\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Patterns (Instructional works)|Knitting|Japan|Soft toy making|Soft toys|Stuffed animals (Toys)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.3 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804854023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780804854023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52946918932761,"sku":"SP-9780804854023","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780804854023_spiral.png?v=1785982957","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/adorable-knitted-animals-cute-stuffed-toys-to-knit-the-japanese-way-25-different-animals","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}