Karla Courtney is an award-winning writer, photographer and knitting pattern designer whose work blends storytelling, humor and a deep love for coastal life. She grew up in Toronto and spent summers in Arnold's Cove, Newfoundland. Her travel writing and photography - often focused on remote and cold regions - has appeared in Qantas Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller (US) and other leading publications.Karla is also known for her creative and accessible knitting designs. Her previous titles include craft books for The Australian Women's Weekly and two illustrated children's books: Poppy's House and Lobsters Can't Knit. But it's her quirky sea creatures in sweaters - especially lobsters and crabs - that have taken social media by storm, with over 15 million views across her viral Reels. With Best Dressed Crab and Friends, Karla brings her signature blend of charm, clarity and craft to a joyful new collection.

I knew I was going to like this book the moment I saw a crab wearing a puffer vest. Best Dressed Crab and Friends by Karla Courtney is one of those knitting books that’s completely unnecessary in the very best possible way. Do we need knitted sea creatures with entire wardrobes? Probably not. Do I now want a lobster in a sweater sitting on my craft-room shelf? Absolutely. …What I like most about this book is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. These are the sorts of knitting projects that make people smile. They’re fun to make, fun to photograph and would make very memorable handmade gifts. Would I Buy It? Yes. Especially for the knitter who already owns plenty of sensible knitting books and needs something a little more playful. It’s a great pick for anyone who enjoys knitted toys, colourwork, novelty knitting or making ridiculously tiny clothes. And really, if you’ve ever wanted to knit a fashionable crab, this may finally be your moment.

• CrabSweatersJacketsTutu and slippersDungareesBum bagLobsterSweatersJacketsHatsPuffinSweatersJacketsHatsPrawnSweatersTutuSea snailMoon shellsConch shellsSea turtleGingerbread shellChartsTechniques

Karla Courtney is an award-winning writer, photographer and knitting pattern designer whose work blends storytelling, humor and a deep love for coastal life. She grew up in Toronto and spent summers in Arnold's Cove, Newfoundland. Her travel writing and photography - often focused on remote and cold regions - has appeared in Qantas Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller (US) and other leading publications.Karla is also known for her creative and accessible knitting designs. Her previous titles include craft books for The Australian Women's Weekly and two illustrated children's books: Poppy's House and Lobsters Can't Knit. But it's her quirky sea creatures in sweaters - especially lobsters and crabs - that have taken social media by storm, with over 15 million views across her viral Reels. With Best Dressed Crab and Friends, Karla brings her signature blend of charm, clarity and craft to a joyful new collection.

I knew I was going to like this book the moment I saw a crab wearing a puffer vest. Best Dressed Crab and Friends by Karla Courtney is one of those knitting books that’s completely unnecessary in the very best possible way. Do we need knitted sea creatures with entire wardrobes? Probably not. Do I now want a lobster in a sweater sitting on my craft-room shelf? Absolutely. …What I like most about this book is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. These are the sorts of knitting projects that make people smile. They’re fun to make, fun to photograph and would make very memorable handmade gifts. Would I Buy It? Yes. Especially for the knitter who already owns plenty of sensible knitting books and needs something a little more playful. It’s a great pick for anyone who enjoys knitted toys, colourwork, novelty knitting or making ridiculously tiny clothes. And really, if you’ve ever wanted to knit a fashionable crab, this may finally be your moment.

• CrabSweatersJacketsTutu and slippersDungareesBum bagLobsterSweatersJacketsHatsPuffinSweatersJacketsHatsPrawnSweatersTutuSea snailMoon shellsConch shellsSea turtleGingerbread shellChartsTechniques

Karla Courtney is an award-winning writer, photographer and knitting pattern designer whose work blends storytelling, humor and a deep love for coastal life. She grew up in Toronto and spent summers in Arnold's Cove, Newfoundland. Her travel writing and photography - often focused on remote and cold regions - has appeared in Qantas Magazine, Conde Nast Traveller (US) and other leading publications.Karla is also known for her creative and accessible knitting designs. Her previous titles include craft books for The Australian Women's Weekly and two illustrated children's books: Poppy's House and Lobsters Can't Knit. But it's her quirky sea creatures in sweaters - especially lobsters and crabs - that have taken social media by storm, with over 15 million views across her viral Reels. With Best Dressed Crab and Friends, Karla brings her signature blend of charm, clarity and craft to a joyful new collection.

I knew I was going to like this book the moment I saw a crab wearing a puffer vest. Best Dressed Crab and Friends by Karla Courtney is one of those knitting books that’s completely unnecessary in the very best possible way. Do we need knitted sea creatures with entire wardrobes? Probably not. Do I now want a lobster in a sweater sitting on my craft-room shelf? Absolutely. …What I like most about this book is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. These are the sorts of knitting projects that make people smile. They’re fun to make, fun to photograph and would make very memorable handmade gifts. Would I Buy It? Yes. Especially for the knitter who already owns plenty of sensible knitting books and needs something a little more playful. It’s a great pick for anyone who enjoys knitted toys, colourwork, novelty knitting or making ridiculously tiny clothes. And really, if you’ve ever wanted to knit a fashionable crab, this may finally be your moment.

• CrabSweatersJacketsTutu and slippersDungareesBum bagLobsterSweatersJacketsHatsPuffinSweatersJacketsHatsPrawnSweatersTutuSea snailMoon shellsConch shellsSea turtleGingerbread shellChartsTechniques