Once upon a time ... in crochet - Lynne Rowe

This fun, quirky book contains 30 cute and whimsical characters from 11 of your favourite fairytales, from Puss in Boots and the Ugly Duckling to Snow White and Rapunzel, using gorgeous amigurumi designs. The book also contains an easy-to-use step-by-step techniques section, showing the reader how to pin out their crochet pieces before assembling, make moving arms and legs and create a range of hairstyles.

Lynne Rowe was taught to knit and crochet by her grandmother in her early childhood and has been hooked ever since. She has developed a wide range of specialist skills and loves to pass these on to others through her workshops and classes. She is best known for her whimsical designs which feature regularly in the UK's most popular craft magazines, along with articles and technical guides. Her practical approach makes her patterns straightforward, easy to read and fun to make. Her aim is to encourage as many people as possible to knit and crochet. Lynne lives in Congleton, Cheshire.

This book is absolutely adorable, illustrating how to create cute amigurumi style crochet creatures with easy-to-follow patterns that are suitable for crocheters of all abilities. Great fun and a delight!

May 2015

You'll know Goldilocks, Rapunzel, the Three Little Pigs and Puss in Boots. But you might not know amigurumi. It's the Japanese art of crocheting animals and dolls with big, cute, loveable faces. From the frog prince with a forlorn look on his face to the curly-haired princess with her giant pea and the ugly ducking who isn't really very ugly at all, it's harder to turn the pages of this book without sawing 'Awww, adorable!' than it is to eat a doughnut without licking your lips. The patterns assume a certain amount of knowledge, so they're probably best tackled if you have some experience in crochet But they're off-the-scale engaging and gorgeous.

May 2015

This brand new release brings 30 characters from your favourite fairytales and really adds the novelty factor to what is already a technical crochet venture. Magic up a host of little figures and let them be enjoyed as presents or props in little re-enactments for fun family entertainment. With easy-to-follow patterns plus quotes to tell the stories, this book is right up our bread-crumbed street. Out favourite has to be Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

May 2015

Children love fairy stories - whether it's piles of Ladybird books by the bed or old Disney cartoons on YouTube, young children still delight in tales of the big bad wolf, or scare themselves with stories of Hansel and Gretel lost in the woods. You can bring their stories to life with these adorable amigurumi patterns by Inside Crochet designer Lynne Rowe (www.thewoolnest.blogspot.co.uk). Made using a selection of DMC natural fibre yarns, any of these story-themed toys would make a great treat for a child. Designs range from Goldilocks and the three bears to a dashing Puss in boots, Rapunzel and her tower, oh-so-cute ugly ducklings and our favourite, a sweet princess complete with a mattress, blankets and tiny pea! There are 11 fairytale sets in total, enough to fill a whole chest of storytime toys. We particularly like all the little design details, such as Goldilocks'

curly blonde hair, and Snow White's tiny red apple. This book assumes experience with the basic crochet stitches, but includes clear photo guides to amigurumi techniques such as attaching parts together, stuffing evenly, adding safety eyes and creating different hairstyles. Amigurumi

are quick to hook and perfect for using up odds and ends of yarn, so set aside a few hours and fall in love with fairytales again.

Issue 66

Children love fairy stories - you can bring their stories to life with these adorable amigurumi patterns but inside crochet designer Lynne Rowe. Any of these story-themed toys would make a great treat for a child. Designs range from Goldilocks and the three bears to dashing Puss in boots, Rapunzel and her tower, oh-so-cute ugly ducklings and out favourite a sweet princess complete with a mattress, blankets and tine pea! There are 11 fairytale sets in total, enough to fill a whole chest of storytime toys. We particularly like all the little design details, such as Goldilocks' curly blonde hair and Snow Whites tiny red apple. This book assumes experience with the basic crochet stitches, but includes clear photo guides to amigurumi techniques such as attaching parts together, stuffing evenly, adding safety eyes and creating different hairstyles. Amigurumi are quick to hook and perfect for using up odds and ends of yarn, so set aside a few hours and fall in love with fairytales again.

August 2015

This fun, quirky book has 30 cute and whimsical characters to make in amigurumi crochet from 11 popular fairytales such as Puss in Boots, the Ugly Duckling, Rapunzel and Snow White. Step-by-step instructions guide us to perfection, through all the finishing touches required.