Toymaking category: 321 books

Geared toward practitioners of amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed dolls, this is the only how-to book dedicated to dinosaur patterns. Learn how to crochet fourteen adorable prehistoric creatures to cuddle, from familiar species such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus...

Straight from the continent of Antartica, a cute little penguin to crochet. A toy for children, this little penguin is easy to crochet. He stands about 7.5 inches from head to foot. This penguin can also be used as a cute decoration on tables, desks, mantles or any other suitable place in the home.

Crochet directions to construct a pair of dice. These dice are rather large, 5 inches by 5 inches by 5 inches, and are NOT intended for game play or to hang from car mirrors. They are soft and squishy and would make a nice toy for children. Easy to crochet, the dice work up fast.

Crochet an owl toy for babies or children. An easy to do crochet pattern, this owl stand approximately 5.5 inches from head to foot. Be creative and make a nest of artificial grass for a home for this adorable creature or make one to stand guard over a desk at work or home.

A crocheted mouse for a child's playtime. Easy to crochet and quick to make, this cute mouse will delight children of any age. The length of the mouse is approximately 8 inches.

Anyone, even a novice woodworker or a child with adult supervision, can build this spacious dollhouse. All it takes is six basic tools (a folding rule, square, saber saw, rasp, sander, and hammer) and a single sheet of 4' x 8' plywood. The finished two-story model measures 36 1/2" x 26" (scale 1"...

Homemade Devices is written particularly for the adolescent or young adult who enjoys making interesting mechanical devices and gadgets. Over 40 projects are described using clear wording. Diagrams are included to assist in ease of understanding. Most of the projects take between 15 minutes and 2...

Make moveable origami projects with this great beginner level origami ebook! Karakuri are traditional Japanese mechanized puppets originally made from the 17th to 19th century. The word karakuri means "mechanism" or "trick". Krazy Karakuri Origami is a unique paper craft...

Knitters will love this fabulous collection of adorable knitted dolls and their very contemporary styled clothes and accessories. There are 12 different dolls and all of the garments can be mixed and matched to create unique outfits. You can also change the dolls' hair style and color easily...

With the right needles, hooks, yarns, and this book, you can create dozens of exquisite items for your dollhouse that take almost no time at all to complete. Rosemary Drysdale's extensive collection of 40 Lilliputian-size projects contains designs that are easy to execute, require very little yarn,...

TINY IS THE NEW HUGE! It’s an indisputable fact: Everything is cuter in miniature. And while it’s true that knitted toys are cute to begin with, they’re even more adorable when they’re tiny. In Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, designer Anna Hrachovec presents more than 40 patterns for...

Toys to Scare You Silly! What creatures lurk in the darkest shadows of Mochimochi Land? Only the most adorable assortment of knitted monsters, such as tiny vampire brats, a teenage werewolf, and a miniature gang of killer bees. They may be more cute than scary, but try not to bruise their egos. These...

"This is a beautifully well done crochet book. The Nutcracker story is told with each vignette, introducing a different character or accessory to craft. I would highly recommend adding this to your collection." — Fit2BTiedLife Experience the enduring charms of the holiday classic in an...

Anoter restored vintage pattern brought to you by the Vintage Info Network. Materials Needed: 4 ply Miss Canada Superior Fingering. Adult Rabbit – 3 ozs. Pink and 1 oz. White. Scraps of Rose for embroidery. Two No. 9 Queen Bee Knitting Needles. Kapok for Stuffing. Baby...