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Incredibly innovative, fun, and creative, Crochet Stories: Grimms Fairy Tales is something you can share with your loved ones for many years and it will surely inspire you to go on to create even more fairy tale characters. Erisea Mag
Absolutely adorable. Shadows' Reach
Practitioners of amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed dolls, will adore this collection of sixteen playful patterns for fairy tale figures. Projects include the witch and the gingerbread house as well as the hero and heroine of Hansel and Gretel ; the giant and the golden goose's eggsof Jack and the Beanstalk, in addition to the beanstalk and Jack himself; the long-haired captive of Rapunzel, her lonely tower, and her rescuer, the prince; the animals of The Hare and the Hedgehog plus a juicy carrot; and the wee subject of Tom Thumb and his cow.
Clear instructions for creating the characters are accompanied by color photos of the finished products along with charming retellings of all five fairy tales. An introductory chapter offers general notes and tips, including pointers on working in the round, stuffing, measurements, and finishing.
Sure to delight and inspire! A charmingly whimsical repository of achievable patterns. The Bookshelf Gargoyle
