Knitted Menagerie provides 30 easy-to-follow knitting patterns for an eclectic array of animals. Within the pages of this bright and fun book, you’ll find 30 adorable animals to knit, ranging from sealife to birds , insects to mammals . You’ll find everyone’s favourites, including a lion, an elephant, blue whale, meerkats and a llama. The patterns vary in complexity , ensuring there’s something for everyone . Complete beginners or more experienced knitters can be reassured by the comprehensive illustrated techniques section provided. Packed with fun and enticing photography that shows each of the projects from different angles, this book is sure to delight the knitter and the lucky receiver of these gorgeous, knitted creatures. “Prolific knitting author Sarah Keen returns with a new collection of knitted creatures, this time drawing from across the animal kingdom. Her latest book contains 30 patterns including individual animals and family groups, all made using DK yarn and suitable for a range of skill levels. Sarah makes clever use of colours, textures and shaping techniques to create realistic details and add personality to her animal characters. She has also chosen some unusual critters to recreate, such as the Lobster, Fire Ant and Red-kneed Tarantula. All of the designs would make excellent gifts , but my favourites are the cute Llama, with his colourful tasselled blanket; the Orangutan with her adorable baby; and the bright Tropical Tree Frog.” -- Knitting magazine “ Bring your favourite furry friends to life with this lively new title from Sarah Keen. Knitted Menagerie contains 30 knitting patterns for critters from all walks of life, including colourful sea creatures, woodland wonders, jungle dwellers and more. Look out for it in the new year and turn to page 45 now for a taster pattern!” -- Let's Get Crafting Sarah Keen works as a freelance pattern designer and finds calculating rows and stitches challenging, but fascinating. She is experienced in designing knitted toys for children and also enjoys writing patterns for charity. This is Sarah's tenth book for GMC Publications. Sarah lives in Ceredigion, Wales, UK.