Hugging Toys with Knitting Needles. 10 Cute Animals

This book is written in such a way that you can knit the first animal from scratch without disappointment.
Based on a single principle — knitting in the round with circular needles — 10 different characters are created. Change the yarn color or the shape of the ears — you get a new hero.

This book is perfect for:
* Those who are using knitting needles for the first time. The book does not include purl stitches, edge stitches, or complex patterns. Only knit stitches, increases, and decreases. If you can make a regular stitch — you can do it.
* Those who have crocheted but are not friends with knitting needles. The magic loop technique with 80 cm circular needles is easier than it seems. The author shows every step: from casting on 6 stitches to closing the last hole.
* Those who have been knitting for a long time but do not like to sew on additional details. Here, ears, tails, and paws are knitted in, not sewn on later.

In the book:
- All about tools: you will need 2.5 mm and 3.5 mm needles on an 80 cm cable. DPNs — as a backup option. Additionally, Daria explains why you need a sushi stick, waste yarn, and markers made from yarn scraps.
- All about yarn: You will see the difference between Alize Softy, Himalaya Baby Soft, Jina Winnie Pooh (115 m per 50 g). You will be able to calculate the consumption. You will learn how to combine different brands, for example, Alize Softy + terry yarn «Vyaz» in two strands.
- All about fillers: Holofiber and synthetic winterizer, their pros, cons, and fundamental differences.
- Basics of knitting from scratch: Casting on stitches using crossed yarn overs, increases from yarn overs (without holes), decreases leaning to the right. Step-by-step explanations are provided on samples with smooth yarn — so it is clearly visible.
- The signature technology of «hugs»: Learn to place thread markers between stitches and not shift them to evenly shape the face!
- Weighting and embroidery: Learn how to make the eye socket with a strong thread so that it does not tear when pulled. How to embroider the nose, mouth, spots on the deer and giraffe, whiskers on the kitten, and even a tuft with a hook for the donkey.
- Favorite animals: bear, bunny, kitten, puppy, fox, giraffe, deer, donkey, duckling, little dinosaur.

Author: Daria Dubovkina — mother, author of more than 60 master classes, has been knitting toys with needles for 6 years.