{"product_id":"wild-and-woolly-knitted-animals-a-naturalists-notebook","title":"Wild and Woolly Knitted Animals: A Naturalist's Notebook","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\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSara Elizabeth Kellner is a knitted toy designer who can't imagine a happier life; it combines a lifelong obsession with knitting and a devotion to children and animals. Sara has a standing invitation from Vogue Knitting Live to exhibit her designs in the artist's gallery at their live events in NYC. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eKnits for Kitties, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eher designs have been published in \n\u003ci\u003eHarry Potter Knitting Magic I and II, Official Disney Knitting Book, \u003c\/i\u003eand \n\u003ci\u003e Knit a Vintage Christmas, \u003c\/i\u003eamong others \n\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eSara grew up in the Texas Hill Country where she still lives and rides her scooter every day - the old-fashioned kick kind. For a full inventory of her designs, please visit her Ravelry Designer Page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"As you explore this knitter\/naturalist's notebook, you'll learn about the creatures she discovers and see her sketches, notes, and knitting patterns for each animal. Each animal is portrayed realistically, yet endearingly, from a leaping cottontail to a howling timberwolf--25 wild animals in all\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForeword by Tanis Gray \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntroduction \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbbreviations \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYarn and Gauge \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePatterns\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMexican Prairie Dog \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRainbow Trout \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEuropean Badger \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBald Eagle \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRed Squirrel \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMallard Duck \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlacktailed Jackrabbit \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFlatback Sea Turtle \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaby Flatback Sea Turtle \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNest and Eggs of Black-headed Bunting \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCommon Raccoon \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrizzly Bear \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChimpanzee \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEastern Gray Squirrel \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGoliath Frog \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBrown Rat \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmerican Bison \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEuropean Hedgehog \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEastern Cottontail Rabbit \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWestern Meadowlark \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTimber Wolf \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAsian Elephant \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaby Asian Elephant \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWood Pigeon \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNorth American River Otter \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcknowledgments \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContributors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesigner Kellner (Knits for Kitties) blends nature guide with knitting know-how in this fun collection of stuffed animal knits for seasoned crafters. \"Animals make our world a better, more beautiful place to live in,\" the author writes, and her 25 projects highlight common creatures along with \"some you'll probably never get a chance to see in real life.\" There's a pale green speckled rainbow trout, a vibrant red squirrel (and its more common counterpart, the eastern gray squirrel), a mallard duck with spot-on details down to the webbed feet, a black-headed bunting's nest complete with eggs, and a timber wolf in a howling position. Each project comes with a sketch of the subject and naturalist notes, in which readers learn, for example, that baby elephants lose their first set of teeth and tusks \"just like humans,\" wood pigeons store food in a pouch on their chest, and western meadowlarks tend to build their nests on the ground. Newbies should be advised that the training wheels are off here; the instructions are detailed and Kellner jumps straight into the projects without offering a tutorial on basic techniques. Knitting pros with a penchant for the wild will find this a treat.-- \"Publishers Weekly\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis is a lovely blend of science and craft. Recommended for most public libraries.-- \"Library Journal\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover the creatures of the wild outdoors!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough the eyes of our naturalist knitter, you'll discover a world of interesting creatures. Inside, you'll find her sketches of animals in their habitat, scientific notes, and her knitting patterns that capture the unique personality of each animal. The easy-to-follow instructions show you how to knit a total of 25 endearing animals, including a hedgehog, timber wolf, rainbow trout, red squirrel, rabbit, badger, meadowlark, bald eagle, and many more. Each one is portrayed realistically, and yet exudes it's own special cuteness that you find in live wildlife. Grab your needles and yarn, and cast on your favorite!\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\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/19\/2022 (EAN 9780811771061, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2022 pg. 61 (EAN 9780811771061, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eKellner, Sara Elizabeth\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSara Elizabeth Kellner is a knitted toy designer who can't imagine a happier life; it combines a lifelong obsession with knitting and a devotion to children and animals. Sara has a standing invitation from Vogue Knitting Live to exhibit her designs in the artist's gallery at their live events in NYC. She has been asked by leading children's author Cornelia Funke to collaborate with her by designing knitted toys based on characters in her books. 4 of the top 20 most favorited toy patterns on Ravelry are hers, and she has a large group of over 2,600 devoted followers there. Sara grew up in the Texas Hill Country where she still lives and rides her scooter every day - the old fashioned kick kind. For a full inventory of her designs, please visit her Ravelry Designer Page. Publications in which her patterns have been included: ? Official Disney Knitting Book by Tanis Gray Jaq \u0026amp; Gus Gus patterns (Cinderella) - Pascal pattern (Tangled) Insight Editions - due out October 2021 ? Harry Potter Knitting Magic II by Tanis Gray Niffler pattern Insight Editions - due out September 2021 ? Harry Potter Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray Hedwig and Fluffy patterns Insight Editions - January 2020 ? Knits for Kitties 25 Cat Toy patterns B.E.S Publishing - August 2016 ? 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