Jacki Donhou – författare

Om du älskar både julen och att virka så kommer du att älska den här boken. Här får du mönster till 22 söta och mysiga virkprojekt - från julgranspynt till charmiga figurer och läckra godsaker. Den perfekta boken för att förbereda och fira den allra härligaste tiden på året. Alla tekniker förklaras tydligt, så både nya och erfarna virkare kan vara med och komma i riktig julstämning.

Yarn Cake Amigurumi is a collection of 15 adorable amigurumi animals and creatures to crochet using multicoloured yarn cakes.Amigurumi is the art of using crochet to make toys, and varied and fun creations in this book range from Biscuit, the adorably cute little duckling, and Aggie, the punkish bull, to Garrick, the mythical dragon, and Jasper, the inquisitive puppy.All the projects are made using ombré yarn cakes, which have seamless fades of colour hues, from light to dark and allow the readers to crochet lots of colour, without the need to constantly change yarn. These creations will stand out among the sea of solid coloured amigurumi designs, with their bold, transitional striping and flair.

From ferocious dragons to mischievous sprites, Crocheted Mythical Creatures is the perfect guide for readers who are looking to ignite their imagination by creating an array of fantastical projects from their stashes of colourful yarn. Each project comes with detailed and easy-to-follow instructions, perfect for beginner and more intermediate crocheters alike!Inspired by the Japanese crochet style of amigurumi, each project in this book is quick and fun to make and their smaller size makes for the perfect decoration or toy. Readers will be able to create creatures straight from the pages of a fairy tale or from myths across the world – from a genie to Medusa, readers will be guided through step-by-step photography as their magical projects come to life!Projects include: Medusa, Dragon, Sprite, Banshee, Genie.

With this book, readers can create and deck the halls with handcrafted joy from a choice of 25 crochet projects and patterns. From dazzling tree decorations featuring presents and Christmas elves, to jolly table ornaments with snowman, reindeers and angels, readers will be able to enjoy crafting an array of festive creations and gifts to decorate their home and share for the holidays.Suited for both beginners and more experienced crocheters alike, each pattern is thoughtfully crafted with detailed instructions and step-by-step photography, making it easy to adorn the home with homemade charm as well as creating the perfect festive gift to share with loved ones.Using an array of detailed techniques that are simply outlined in the book, readers will be able to transform their simple strands and stashes of yarn into creations that capture the very essence of Christmas.

Inspired by the Japanese style of kawaii, each project in this book is quick and fun to make and their small size makes for the perfect decoration or toy. Each project contains detailed, easy-to-follow patterns, stunning photographs and helpful hand-drawn charts to guide crocheters from the first loop to the finishing touches. There is also a techniques section explaining everything needed to make these cute pet pals.Projects include popular pets such as dogs and cats, as well as more unique animals such as chinchillas, snakes, and tarantulas.