Inspired by the Japanese craft trend of amigurumi, these crocheted critters from Amy Gaines are lively little folk, with jobs, friends, and adventures! Thoreau is a gnome who practices law and grows mushrooms. Beatrix Hedgehog is an art teacher/hairstylist. Owl gals Hedda Ooglesby and daughter Syble run an organic café. Frannie Finch dreams of being an empty-nester. Slowboat, a retired gardener, and young Trapeze are snails living in a daisy patch. Westinghouse is a skateboarding squirrel. Shalimar is a sweet skunk who worries about aging. More Cute Little Animals to Crochet (Leisure Arts #5125) presents 11 crochet creatures with accessories such as mushrooms and acorns. Medium weight yarn with trims in various weights. See 8 more designs in #4271 Cute Little Animals. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The inventive designer who dreamed up these cute knit characters is Amy Gaines. Amy is the owner and creative force behind Purl, the pattern company that exploded onto the Internet in 2006, leading cyber-crafters on a mission to discover a whole world of the friendly yarn-based life forms that she creates in both knit and crochet.

Height: 10.9. Made in USA. Made out of good quality paper. Suitable for knitting and crochet. More Cute Little Animals to Crochet.

Batteries required: No. Number of pieces: 1. Assembly required: No. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No. Best Sellers Rank: #487,309 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing. Customer Reviews: 4.1 out of 5 stars 67 ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars. Item model number: LA-5125. : 1609000382. Language: English. Manufacturer: Leisure Arts. Item Weight: 8 ounces. Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.3 x 10.7 inches.