Birds, Butterflies & Little Beasts to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield features a delightful assortment of birds, bees, butterflies, flowers, fruit and vegetables to knit or crochet. The first section provides useful information about yarns, needles, hooks, symbols, abbreviations and terminology. It also serves as a refresher course of basic techniques. Use it to brush up on knitting and crochet skills. A 20 page directory showcases the 75 beautiful designs in this book. Its pages are organized by theme, for example, Spring things and Woodland walk. Browse through the collection, choose the design you wish to make and then refer to the provided pattern number. The patterns are organised into separate knitting and crochet sections. All patterns have full instructions, including skill level and pictures. Only small amounts of yarn are required. Crochet instructions are given in two formats - written and charted. Lastly the author demonstrates 7 clever ways of using her designs. She shows that with a little imagination these gorgeous handmade items can be used to adorn garments, accessories and much more.
