Looking for a great gift for a special youngster? Choose from 10 adorable stuffed animals and pair them with 10 practical items such as blankets, hats, and bibs for the perfect baby-gift combo. How about a kissable koala wrapped in a blanket--or a huggable mouse paired with a baby's bib! Each toy--including a cool truck--is the perfect size to be carried and cuddled by toddlers. With patterns just right for the novice, this book offers plenty for crocheters of all levels. Stacey Trock has compiled 10 crochet stuffed animal patterns with a complimenting item for baby, hats, blankets and more. Stacey's animal patterns vary from amigurumi knitted dolls and stuffed animals in size. Her animals are larger and have more cuddle power. She has created this book from a mother's point of view. She highlights a safety warning and alternative for eyes and nosepieces for children under three. She also addresses stuffing guidelines, on what not to use. The patterns suggest using acrylics and superwash wool yarns and those made from plant fibers. With a mother's busy schedule, there is no need to worry when they get dirty. You can throw them in the washing machine. There is an easy Hoodie Bird Blanket made from the single crochet stitch. The Sydney Snuggly Penguin and the Polar Penguin Hat compliment the blanket. There is a Tammy the Teddy Bear--who doesn t love a teddy bear-- with a Striped Bear Blanket. A bunny, pig, cat...are all patterns with blankets, hats and a bib or two to match. Most children have a favorite stuffed animal. Make one of these for your little one or as a gift. I particularly liked her blanket patterns. They were attractive and looked cuddly, with a touch of different. Martingale & Company, the publisher of Cuddly Crochet, is offering free desktop wallpaper of Cuddly Crochet. --Paula Moliver, Hartford Knitting Examiner Stacey Trock is the designer for FreshStitches Amigurumi, an exciting place where her stuffed animal creations live very happy and fulfilling lives. You can read all about them on her entertaining blog (see link below). Although she has an affinity for stuffed animals, she occasionally gets involved in other fiber projects, including knitwear design. Aside from designing, Stacey is a blogger, knit/crochet teacher, and yarn-store employee. She enjoys baking, practicing yoga, watching sports, and traveling. New Mint Condition Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon Guaranteed packaging No quibbles returns