Robyn Octopus and Friends: 17 Loveable Animals to Knit Using Chunky Yarn

Fall in love with these oversized toys, then knit them all, including three mini versions.

Snuggle up with Robyn Octopus and his friends - all loveable, oversized toys to knit. The soft, chunky yarn and delightful characters will appeal to all, not just children. They make great reading or TV companions and sit at about 70cm tall.

As well as 15 different animals to knit and love, including a puffin, an orangutan, a turtle and a unicorn, you can also make a mini Robyn, mini Mabel bunny and mini cat, which are 30-40cm tall. The projects are aimed at beginners to improvers and are suitable for someone who has mastered the basics of knitting.

So be inspired, choose a pattern to start and be prepared to fall in love with this collection of adorable toys.

Author: Claire Gelder
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 09/22/2020
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781782218692
ISBN10: 1782218696
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Knitting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Crocheting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Stuffed Animals

About the Author
Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years.

In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.

As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.

Claire lives in Wakefield, UK.