Book Review: Edward's Menagerie by Kerry Lord

Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this ebook, free of charge,from F + W Media Press via Edelweiss, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it,  all opinions are my own.


Now that school is back in session, you might find yourself with some time on your hands!

This new book might just take that away!
LOL

edwards menagerie cover

Synopsis:

Get ready to spend some time with a suave high-flying rhino, a lovesick elephant who knows her way around a kitchen and a seriously chivalrous tiger...

With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn enthusiast Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward's Menagerie was complete with 40 unique patterns.

edwards menagerie cat

These cute animals with larger-than-life personalities are made using simple crochet techniques and the step-by-step instructions enable a complete beginner to get hooking straight away. Each animal also has a universal pattern where you can change your hook and yarn to create four different sizes, making 160 different possibilities.

Be warned that these unlikely characters made using a supersoft yarn in a sumptuous natural colour palette will become your new best friends as you hook your way through the whole menagerie!

edwards menagerie animals


Review:

OY the cuteness! If you are learning to crochet, or has a child who wants to. THIS book is brilliant for a great way to not only make FUN adorable critters, but ones to keep AND give to friends and family! The basic pattern is the the same, with different heads, ears, etc. But every one of the 40 patterns is VERY doable! Thanks to great included pictures, even teens will love this book! Miss Grace and I will be attempting a few animals this Fall, and I'll keep you updated on how they turn out! This would be a great book to give, with a basket of yarn and needles to someone who wants to take up a new hobby, learn to crochet, or for a mother-to-be who wants matching critters to her nursery! You'll smile all the way through this one!

edwards menagerie monkey


About the Author:

Kerry Lord is the designer and founder of the TOFT Alpaca Shop, a modern British knitwear company offering exclusive knitting and crochet patterns, alpaca yarns and workshops. TOFT takes British alpaca fleece from their own Alpaca flock and from elsewhere in the UK. Their fashion-led designs are available as both 'ready to wear' and 'ready to knit'. TOFT studio also hosts a full programme of knitting workshops and other textile courses for people to learn to knit from scratch, but also to develop advanced techniques. Check out her website, www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk, for more info.

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