Crocheted Animal Rugs

Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. A multi-talented craft designer, artist and author, she studied fashion and textile design and later became a children’s wear designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa works with ease in so many different mediums – crochet, knitting, sewing, dressmaking, silkscreen work, print, jewellery and more – creating stunning and intricately detailed work. She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England. Vanessa has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including Crocheted Dogs; Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies; Crocheted Birds; Animal Heads; Sewn Animal Heads, Crocheted Accessories; Crocheted Wild Animals; Crocheted Sea Creatures; Sew Adorable; And Sew to Bed, Animal Hats, Monster Hats and The Print Making Book. She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines.

Everyone will go wild for these gorgeous crocheted animal rugs. Adults and children alike will adore these beautiful rugs, which would make wonderful gifts and stylish additions to any home.

• Introduction 6Gallery 8ProjectsTiger 18Rhinoceros 38Zebra 56Black Bear 74Crocodile 86Fox 106Lion 118Giraffe 128Wild Boar 146Polar Bear 160Getting Started 166Crochet Stitches 168Finishing Touches 175Abbreviations and Conversions 179Suppliers 180Index 181Acknowledgements 183