Wild and Woolly Knitted Animals: A Naturalist's Notebook

by Sara Elizabeth Kellner, Tanis Gray (Foreword by)

Overview

Discover the creatures of the wild outdoors!

Through 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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811771078
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/15/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	93 MB
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About the Author

Sara 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 Knits for Kitties, andher designs have been published in Harry Potter Knitting Magic I and II, Official Disney Knitting Book, and Knit a Vintage Christmas, among others. 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.

Table of Contents

Contents

Foreword by Tanis Gray

Introduction

Abbreviations

Yarn and Gauge

Patterns

Mexican Prairie Dog

Rainbow Trout

European Badger

Bald Eagle

Red Squirrel

Mallard Duck

Blacktailed Jackrabbit

Flatback Sea Turtle

Baby Flatback Sea Turtle

Nest and Eggs of Black-headed Bunting

Common Raccoon

Grizzly Bear

Chimpanzee

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Goliath Frog

Brown Rat

American Bison

European Hedgehog

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Western Meadowlark

Timber Wolf

Asian Elephant

Baby Asian Elephant

Wood Pigeon

North American River Otter

Acknowledgments

Contributors

Editorial Reviews

10/01/2022

In this collection of 25 knitting patterns, Kellner (Knits for Kitties) combines a naturalist's eye with a knitter's sensibility. She states that these might not be the best option for new knitters, but beginners who can knit in the round and are willing to learn new things should be able to complete the projects. The clear, thorough instructions for each pattern back up this claim, although the multiple pages for each project might seem daunting at first. The constructions combine flat knitting along with knitting in the round, and occasionally, intarsia and embroidery. Each pattern begins with gorgeous scientific illustrations by Kellner's son and handwritten facts about the animal by her daughter. The patterns range from animals common to most of North America, such as the brown rat, the mallard duck, and the Eastern gray squirrel, but there are also chimpanzees, Asian elephants, and European hedgehogs. Photos of the completed projects show coloring and shaping that are true to life. The adorable animals would make lovely gifts for children, science enthusiasts, and animal lovers. VERDICT This is a lovely blend of science and craft. Recommended for most public libraries.—Caitlin Loving

Library Journal