Toymaking

Welcome to Punch Needle Toys, a collection of cute and cuddly toys made using punch needle embroidery. Punch needle embroidery is a technique usually used to create homewares such as cushion covers and wall hangings, but this unique collection...

Run wild with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry's yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Wild,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486834924Author Gerry GiovincoFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

In this latest book in in the highly successful 20 to Make series, best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii has ventured into the world of crochet and created 20 adorable, amigurumi-style toys and animals. The patterns are both easy and fun to make, and...

Learn to fold incredible geometric origami models from "The Queen of Modular Origami!"In this book, Tomoko Fuse-Japan's most famous living origami artist-shows you how to create amazing polyhedral models using the techniques of modular origami (where...

Friendly monsters, pretty mermaids and magical fairies make up part of this brand new toy sewing pattern collection from Melly & Me. It includes 10 projects for cute stuffed toys based on the theme: fantasy creatures. This is a gorgeous new collection...

Following the international success of Magical Amigurumi Toys and Cuddly Amigurumi Toys, here are fifteen darling dolls for babies, toddlers, and school children. Baby Leo, Rag Doll Annie, Ronja the Troll Girl, The Almighty Robot, and many more fun...

You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You're not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren't mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of...

From selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet...

The Best in Show series is an outstanding success. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a collection of new patterns for farm animals. There is something here for everyone, with instructions for large farm favourites such as cows,...

Leading international doll-maker Ray Slater reveals her secrets to creating vibrant and dynamic faces in cloth. Brimming with ideas and practical advice, this is an invaluable guide for cloth doll-makers everywhere. The face is the key to bringing...

Everthing you need to know to create an entire miniature market and incredibly realistic produce in polymer clay. Master modeller Angie Scarr has perfected the craft of creating fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheeses, bread, pastries and gateaux in...

This book is targeted at enthusiasts, both those interested as a hobby and professionally. This book provides a complete guide to the design, sculpting and marketing of pop culture action figures, statues and collectibles. It begins by tracing the...

Create all the pets you have ever wanted with these wonderful projects. Enjoy 250 sheets of specially designed printed paper and a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 wonderful animal paper projects, from a delightful...

Over 50 color photos, 80 patterns and mechanical drawings, with clear, concise, step-by-step instructions, reveal all the reader must know to successfully create twelve original whirligig projects made from wood and/or metal, including imaginative,...

These loveable little amigurumi monsters are so cute and quick to crochet, you'll want to make them all! At 10cm (4in) high, these manga-inspired plushie creatures are perfect little companions that can peek out of your pocket. Using just one size...

In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions to take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a color photo that clearly illustrates the process.Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize...

This new title in the Weekend Makes series presents 25 cute and colourful toys to crochet with love for young children and babies. Perfect for using up your remnants of yarn and quick to make, you'll be delighted with the results and so will your little...

A selection of over 25 carpets and rugs to make for the dolls' house in a variety of classic styles. This book is all you need to create beautiful carpets and rugs of all shapes, sizes and designs, whatever the size or period of the house. The historical...

Just a bit of winding, tying, trimming and fluffing!Pom poms are suddenly showing up everywhere-as fashion accessories, home decor items, and toys. Adorable Pom Pom Animals shows you how to use materials including yarn, mohair, and alpaca wool to sculpt...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950934553Author Megan KreinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Cedar Lane PressPublisher Cedar Lane Press

Professional designer and woodworker Jim Makowicki's 22-project collection reflects uncanny historical detail and technical accuracy. Each ingeniously designed toy is a potential family heirloom, as a plaything or for display. Makowicki's...

In this stunning book by Mei Li Lee (amiguruMEI), you will get to meet the cutest crochet characters, each designed with a secret crochet tip to share. Make Austin the Astronaut for the little one who dreams of reaching the stars. Or the inseparable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486473604Author Sherralyn St. ClairFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

In Knot Bad Amigurumi, discover a world of 25 adorable and unique crochet creatures you'll love to make, keep, and display.Create the unexpected: a smiling rocket ship, a jubilant glass of boba tea, a joyful acorn, a breezy beach hat, and much more...

Get ready to blast off on an intergalactic knitting mission to boldly create an array of cosmos-themed projects ready for any interplanetary adventure! Knitted Space is the latest title from Sarah Keen and incorporates 20 projects including an astronaut,...

15 projects featuring more than 30 step-by-step amigurumi inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Published to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio being published, this fabulous collection of creations ranges from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486481166Author Ted MentenFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm)...

This title is suitable for advanced beginner to intermediate-level knitters who want fun, witty, irresistibly tiny patterns to make as gifts for friends, cute accessories and decorative items. In "Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi", toy knits designer Anna Hrachovec...

Create over 30 cute felted animals with this easy-to-use needle felting book.There's something for everyone in this needle felting book, and all the projects are easy to make. Great for all levels, beginners can learn the basics and experienced felters...

AmiguruMe Eats serves up a buffet of projects that recreate the look, scents, and textures of your favorite foods! This irresistible collection of 40 food-themed amigurumi makes a delicious treat for crafters. Perfect for beginners, it offers a menu...

LEGO is fun. So are toy weapons. The only thing more fun is LEGO toy weapons! A compilation of badass brick weapons-some that actually even work-this book is designed for the adult brick enthusiast. Each project is original (i.e., not from a LEGO kit)...

This book teaches the reader to build rockets--powered by compressed air, water, and solid propellant--with the maximum possible fun, safety, and educational experience. Make: Rockets is for all the science geeks who look at the moon and try to figure...

Crochet Betty, an amigurumi-style doll, with patterns for her fifties outfits ranging from shopping to movie-going. There's a detailed explanation of how to make the basic doll Betty, and also her cute cat Bert. Each section has patterns for a selection...

Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book. Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For...

This book was written for people who have never used a 3D carving machine. It teaches the basics of designing and making things with Inventables' software (Easel) and 3D carving machines (X-Carve and Carvey). We'll take you step-by-step through five...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576877425Author PapermadeFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint powerHouse Books,U.S.Publisher powerHouse Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 475g

A wide array of fantasy miniatures is available to wargamers and modellers, manufactured from an increasing number of different materials each with their own unique modelling challenges. From the multipart hard plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907359699Author Marije RowlingFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 957gDimensions(mm) 250mm * 200mm...

If you have some woodturning experience, new you can create something truly special for family and friends. These beautiful hand-crafted toys are as enjoyable to make as they are to play with. Clear step-by-step instructions, detailed photographs and...