Crocheted Dinosaurs contains patterns for 10 terrific dinosaurs, including a pterodactyl and triceratops.
This amazing collection of crocheted dinosaurs will enchant children and adults alike. Inside this fun, colorful book there are ten Jurassic giants to choose from. Each project contains detailed, easy-to-follow patterns, photographs and hand-drawn charts. There is also an extensive techniques section explaining all the stitches and techniques needed to bring these prehistoric creatures to life.
Projects include Diplodocus, Pterodactyl, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptor.
Introduction 6
The Dinosaurs
Stegosaurus 10
Tyrannosaurus Rex 24
Pterodactyl 42
Plesiosaurus 52
Diplodocus 64
Triceratops 78
Pachycephalosaurus 92
Spinosaurus 104
Ankylosaurus 122
Velociraptor 136
Getting Started 152
Crochet Stitches 154
Finishing Touches 162
Abbreviations 166
Conversions 166
Acknowledgements 167
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 childrens 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. www.vanessamooncie.com
