Megan Kreiner Knihy

With easy-to-follow instructions and fun designs, anyone can crochet these playful prehistoric wonders for hours of roaming-the-earth fun! Old-fashioned playtime will never go extinct with this collection of huggable dinosaurs and their friendly reptilian sidekicks. From Triassic to Cretaceous periods, Dinosaurs to Crochet features a wide variety of the most popular prehistoric dinosaurs and reptiles- including the fearsome Tyrannosaurus, the spiky Ankylosaurus, and the three-horned Triceratops-all made from quick-to-hook chunky yarn. With just a few basic crochet stitches and the imaginative designs of Megan Kreiner, author of the best-selling Christmas Ornaments to Crochet, crafters can create an entire herd of cuddly Stegosauruses, a flock of flying Pterodactyls, or a pod of swimming Plesiosauruses. The extensive how-to section of Dinosaurs to Crochet provides a robust overview with beautifully illustrated step-by-step crochet stitches, helpful construction techniques, and finishing tips to ensure each and every project will please even the most discerning paleontologist-in-training.

"First edition published by Spring House Press 2019. Cedar Lane Press edition 2021."--Title page verso.

Put Your Love & Creativity into a Cherished Ornament Small in size, but big in design and holiday fun, each of these small, portable projects can be created in no more than a few hours. Crochet one or two for quick handmade ornaments, or create one of the several Christmas-themed ornament sets like The North Pole, Christmas Goodies, Woodland Friends or complete Nativity Series. Best of all, you can give your ornaments a personal touch with handmade ornament hangers and a variety of finishing tips and tricks. These beautifully detailed ornaments will make a wonderful addition to any Christmas tree, or be timeless, memorable gifts that will be treasured by family and friends for years to come.

Einzigartige Tiere zum Spielen und Liebhaben Viele wilde Tiere tummeln sich im Häkelzoo: von Affen und Bären über Elefanten und Giraffen bis zu Löwen und Tigern. Die mehr als 20 einzigartigen Tiermotive gelingen dank einer kleinen Häkelschule und genauer Anleitungen auch Anfängerinnen problemlos. Und auch die Ausarbeitung der kleinen Spielfiguren zeigt viel Liebe zum Detail: Ihre individuellen Züge erhalten sie durch aufgestickte Gesichter, wilde Mähnen oder aufgenähte Flecken und Streifen. Selbst Zoowärter fehlen nicht, und fürs leibliche Wohl können Sie Bananen, Blätter und andere Leckereien aus Filz nähen. So steht einem ungetrübten Spielspaß mit dem Häkelzoo nichts mehr im Wege! Ausstattung: über 230 Farbfotos, farbige und s/w Abbildungen; über 230 Farbfotos, farbige und s/w Abbildungen

You’ll have a tail-wagging good time making these crochet canines!Crochet a pack of pups in ten different breeds, including a dalmatian, standard poodle, husky, corgi, chihuahua, Boston terrier, pug, dachshund, schnauzer, and a Labrador puppy! The kit includes all the materials you’ll need to create two of the cuddly doggy designs: yarn, a crochet hook, a tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing, and two pairs of safety eyes. The 80-page paperback instruction book contains photos and illustrations to guide you in making all ten projects.  

Cuddly Crochet Critters  introduces 26 soft, huggable, pillow-like animals that are easy projects for beginners and will be loved by children and adults of all ages. Fashioned from super-bulky, machine-washable, chenille-style yarn, the stuffed animals can be completed in just a few hours. These cuddly critters make great pillows for a child's nap time, homey accessories for a dorm room, comfy companions for travel, and great gifts, too!Based on the popular Japanese "tsum tsum" style, each project starts with a standard body shape and requires just some basic crochet stitches. As an added bonus, there are 12 additional "critter combinations" to make! Mix and match pattern pieces to create a koala, a zebra, a narwhal, and more. 

Baby Beasts to Crochet turns 16 of the most fearsome creatures from myth and legend into adorable and cuddly babies. Make the body parts using only simple stitches, assemble, and then add smart detailing and faux fur to complete these unique amigurumi that everyone will love. Get ready to squeal--or maybe growl, howl, or roar--in delight with the 16 adorable creatures in Baby Beasts to Crochet. Start each project by crocheting the base using only simple stitches. Then stuff and seam everything together. Finally, add surface details such as faux fur, scales, embroidery, eyes, and even eyelashes. When done, you will have transformed the most fearsome creatures in mythology and legend into adorable babies that you can't help but snuggle. While detailed, each baby beast uses only the simplest of stitches and techniques. Pair that with a step-by-step how-to section, clear project instructions, and additional illustrations, and these impressive patterns are approachable for every crocheter to make a baby yeti, phoenix, unicorn, minotaur, sasquatch, pegasus, and more! As a bonus, instructions on how to insert wire into the project during construction are included within every pattern so that each baby beast can be extra posable.

A menagerie of monstrously cute creatures is about to invade your world! Unleash your creativity by crocheting 16 thrilling amigurumi patterns inspired by classic horror literature, film, and folklore. Create an army of cuddly yet fiendishly creepy sinister characters, including Frankenstein and his brilliant bride, Cthulhu, Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Headless Horseman and his steed, a werewolf, and a zombie — as treasured handmade keepsakes and toys, or gifts for fans of horror and science fiction. Detailed instructions will guide both beginners and advanced crocheters alike with easy assembly diagrams and full-color photos to perfect their projects. These adorable scary monsters are sure to bring some wicked fun into anyone’s life!

Get ready to crochet an entire construction site full of chunky trucks and marvelous machines! From Megan Kreiner, best-selling author and popular crochet designer, Construction Vehicles to Crochet is packed with creative projects to help your favorite construction fan play all day. Whether your little one loves bulldozers, cranes, cement mixers, or dump trucks, you’ll find a machine to please, or crochet them all for hours of endless digging, pushing, dumping, and building. Additional projects like traffic cones, rocks, and buildings will complete the scene as your living room will be a buzzing building site of fun. With plenty of photos and step-by-step instruction to guide you every step of the way, Construction Vehicles to Crochet will provide your junior foreman or forewoman the right tools and equipment to get the job done.