Knit the creatures of the wild outdoors!

As you explore this knitter/naturalist's notebook, you'll learn about the creatures she discovers and see her sketches, notes, and knitting patterns for each animal. Each animal is portrayed realistically yet endearingly, from a leaping cottontail to a howling timberwolf--25 wild animals in all.

Discover the creatures of the wild outdoors!

Through the eyes of our naturalist knitter, you'll discover a world of interesting creatures. Inside, you'll find her sketches of animals in their habitat, scientific notes, and her knitting patterns that capture the unique personality of each animal. The easy-to-follow instructions show you how to knit a total of 25 endearing animals, including a hedgehog, timber wolf, rainbow trout, red squirrel, rabbit, badger, meadowlark, bald eagle, and many more. Each one is portrayed realistically, and yet exudes it's own special cuteness that you find in live wildlife. Grab your needles and yarn, and cast on your favorite!

Contents

Foreword by Tanis Gray

Introduction

Abbreviations

Yarn and Gauge

Patterns

Mexican Prairie Dog

Rainbow Trout

European Badger

Bald Eagle

Red Squirrel

Mallard Duck

Blacktailed Jackrabbit

Flatback Sea Turtle

Baby Flatback Sea Turtle

Nest and Eggs of Black-headed Bunting

Common Raccoon

Grizzly Bear

Chimpanzee

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Goliath Frog

Brown Rat

American Bison

European Hedgehog

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Western Meadowlark

Timber Wolf

Asian Elephant

Baby Asian Elephant

Wood Pigeon

North American River Otter

Acknowledgments

Contributors