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Mabel Bunny & Co.: 15 Loveable Animals to Crochet Using Chunky Yarn
Crochet a cozy bunny and her adorable friends with these fun patterns and easy-to-use guides. Who could resist these loveable toys and their babies? De-stress by snuggling up with Mabel Bunny and her friends—oversized crocheted toys, perfect for giant cuddles and little hands. Not just for children, the soft, chunky yarn and floppy limbs will appeal to all, so make them for yourself or give as gifts (if you can bear to part with them). Mabel makes a great reading companion and at about 70 cm. tall (about 28 inches) from head to paws, the animals sit comfortably on a shelf or at the end of your bed. As well as fifteen different animals to crochet and love, including a dragon, a polar bear, a red panda, and a pig, you can also make a mini Mabel, octopus, and koala, which are 30-40 cm. (about 11 to 16 inches) tall. The projects are pitched at beginners to improvers and are suitable for someone who has mastered the basics of crochet. So be inspired, choose a pattern to start and be prepared to fall in love with this collection of adorable toys.
132 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2019
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May 21, 2020
I LOVE the design of these animals, the colours used and how adorable their faces are!
The layout is well thought out, the background story of the author going onto Dragon's Den adds much to the substance of the book, Claire is an artisanal creator with a vision for her company and what it makes. It makes it very much a personal journey, and connects the reader with the brand and the designs. The size of these beauties is not obvious from the front of the book until you look inside and see them next to the author for scale-they are big!! The perfect size for cuddling, and three of them have baby versions-Mabel Bunny, Oliver Octopus and Matilda Koala.
I guess smaller versions could be made by using different sized hooks-this is something to try in the future.
There are beginner guides to crocheting and pompom making at the start, and Wool
Couture recommends using their brand wool for the best effect.
The animals are cute, customisable and not the average ones you would expect to find in a knitting book-they aren't all wild animals or woodland creatures.
I will be rummaging through my chunky yarn stash to find enough to make a host of animals for my grandchildren and children alike, probably starting with my favourite creature, Oliver the octopus!
The layout is well thought out, the background story of the author going onto Dragon's Den adds much to the substance of the book, Claire is an artisanal creator with a vision for her company and what it makes. It makes it very much a personal journey, and connects the reader with the brand and the designs. The size of these beauties is not obvious from the front of the book until you look inside and see them next to the author for scale-they are big!! The perfect size for cuddling, and three of them have baby versions-Mabel Bunny, Oliver Octopus and Matilda Koala.
I guess smaller versions could be made by using different sized hooks-this is something to try in the future.
There are beginner guides to crocheting and pompom making at the start, and Wool
Couture recommends using their brand wool for the best effect.
The animals are cute, customisable and not the average ones you would expect to find in a knitting book-they aren't all wild animals or woodland creatures.
I will be rummaging through my chunky yarn stash to find enough to make a host of animals for my grandchildren and children alike, probably starting with my favourite creature, Oliver the octopus!
April 26, 2022
Lovely patterns, very easy and clear, can't wait to get started on one.
November 25, 2019
A wonderful addition to my crochet book library.
My only complaint is the way UK stitches are smashed in parentheses in the middle of the US directions {i.e. Round 6: [2 sc (UK dc), 2 sc (UK dc) in next stitch] six times (24 sts)}. It's distracting and makes the patterns unnecessarily difficult to read. It would have been much better to either have a separate UK version of the book, or just use one set of directions and make it clear to customers on either side of the pond which was used throughout.
My only complaint is the way UK stitches are smashed in parentheses in the middle of the US directions {i.e. Round 6: [2 sc (UK dc), 2 sc (UK dc) in next stitch] six times (24 sts)}. It's distracting and makes the patterns unnecessarily difficult to read. It would have been much better to either have a separate UK version of the book, or just use one set of directions and make it clear to customers on either side of the pond which was used throughout.
April 28, 2024
great pattern book
These patterns look easy and well written. The animals are nice and big. I appreciate the closeup photos of details too. Starting the zebra for my next grandchild!
These patterns look easy and well written. The animals are nice and big. I appreciate the closeup photos of details too. Starting the zebra for my next grandchild!
May 25, 2022
Such clear patterns written with care. Easy to modify or make straight up. Great book
September 19, 2023
beautiful patterns
Love these patterns, easy to follow and end result is a dream. Definitely recommend buying this book, you won’t regret it.
Love these patterns, easy to follow and end result is a dream. Definitely recommend buying this book, you won’t regret it.
October 19, 2023
Must Get This Again from library so that I can do some of the patterns.
November 14, 2025
Good patterns for large(r) projects that aren't particularly cute unless modified
January 29, 2026
cute and easy to understand
A wonderful book for anyone who wants to make stuffed crocheted animals. So cute! I would recommend to beginners and advanced.
A wonderful book for anyone who wants to make stuffed crocheted animals. So cute! I would recommend to beginners and advanced.
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