Toymaking category: 321 books
Crocheting Teddy Bears
16 Designs for Toys
Language: English
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Every child (and many an adult!) has at one time longed to have a cuddly, lovable Teddy Bear of his own. From Teddy's inception in 1902 — after President "Teddy" Roosevelt spared the life of a cub while on a hunting expedition — the popular toy continues to thrive in the hearts and homes of children...
by Goble, Fiona
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2013
Fiona Goble’s Farmyard Knits takes you through a day in the life of a farm as knitters of all skill levels create a farmer and his wife, their cat and sheep-herding dog, and a whole host of charming farmyard animals, from the rooster that crows to greet the day, to the cows slowly chewing their cud...
Asian Kites
Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids
Language: English
Release Date: July 17, 2012
Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow crafts-for-kids book.
The Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids series is the first series, aimed at readers ages 7-12, that provides a fun and educational introduction to Asian...
Zoogami
Fold Your Own Wildlife Park of Origami
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2014
World-renowned origami artist Mark Bolitho presents twenty new origami projects so you can create a wildlife menagerie.
With clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and photographs of each finished project, Zoogami provides everything you need to know to fold a range of wildlife, from fish...
Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred
Seriously Geeky Stuff to Make with Your Kids
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2010
Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred is packed with fun craft and toy-making projects for geeks on a budget. Inside, you’ll find illustrated instructions for 24 quirky playthings. Part I: Kid Stuff contains child-friendly projects like the Lock-N-Latch Treasure Chest and a PVC TeePee; Part II: The Electro-Skiffle...
by Janet Wickell
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 11, 2012
Add the perfect "Home, Sweet Home" touch to your dollhouse with these easy-to-make miniature quilts. This expert guide offers step-by-step instructions for foundation piecing, a machine-sewing technique widely used in the late nineteenth century and revived by today's busy quiltmakers. With...
Origami Toys
With Easy Directions and 22 Origami Projects Kids and Parents Alike Will Love This How-To Origami Book
Language: English
Release Date: December 11, 2012
Fold all kinds of toys our of paper with this fun and easy origami book.
With easy directions and 22 origami projects kids and parents alike will love this paper folding book. If you have ever folded a paper airplane you have already tried origami. Origami is the craft of folding a piece of...
How to Make Stuffed Animals
Modern, Simple Patterns and Instructions for 18 Projects
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
Learn how to make 18 stuffed animal projects with original sewing patterns and illustrated instructions with this endearing new guide!
With a complete overview of techniques and materials, How to Make Stuffed Animals shows that making these cuddly creatures is fun, addictive, and much easier...
Tilda's Toy Box
Sewing Patterns for Soft Toys and More from the Magical World of Tilda
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2017
Latest must-have collection from bestselling craft designer Tone Finnanger aka Tilda who brings her talents to soft toys, gifts and home accessories for children.
Tilda's new book will show you how to make a wide range of beautiful soft toys and gifts for kids, plus amazing accessories for...
Fun of the Fair
Stuffed Animal Patterns for Sewn Toys
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
Sewers of all abilities will love this fabulous new collection of toy patterns from Melly McNeice of Melly & Me! This bright and colorful collection features sewing patterns for five super cute fairground animals - choose from a pretty pony, ric rac the lion, a performing seal, some cheeky monkeys...
Grouchy Couch
E-pattern from Knitting Mochimochi
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
Who needs a traditional teddy bear, when you can make this quirky toy for your favorite couch surfer? This fusty furnishing may have seen better decades, but then again, maybe so have you!
Suggested materials include 4/medium (worsted) yarn, 1 set of 7-inch US size 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles, 1 pair of US size 5 (3.75mm) straight needles, a crochet hook, and stuffing.
Spud and Chloe at the Farm
Regular Version
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2011
A knit-and-read book: 13 farm-centric projects for the perfect homespun toys, with a bonus story.
A mother hen and her chicks (and their adorable knitted eggshells), three little piglets, and a black lamb full of good intentions are just some of the appealing projects in Spud and Chloë at...
by Denise M Canela
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2016
This loom knitting doll pattern is easy and a lot fun to make. A great way to use up all that scarp yarn you've been stashing away for years. You don't need any loom knitting experience. It's made up of just 2 stitches and you get a link to a step by step video tutorial to help with the whole project.
You...
by Denise M Canela
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2017
These little sweet dolls are so much fun to knit and customize. Make the hair long and braided or short and curly. You can change the dress color and style. She will become your very own. The pattern is for advanced beginners to intermediate loom knitters. Some sewing is required but it's very...