Crocheted Cats by Vanessa Mooncie

Crocheted Catsby Vanessa Mooncie10 Feline Friends to Crochet

About:
If you are firmly in the ‘cat person’ camp, get your paws on this book of stunning crochet patterns. With 10 breeds to choose from, these furry pals are astonishingly lifelike and carefully crafted to be accurate down to the last detail. With a variety of poses and stances, you can recreate the cat of your choice from. Maine coon to Bengal, this adorable collection is a cat-lover’s paradise. Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs and helpful hand-drawn charts. There is also an extensive techniques section explaining all the stitches and techniques you'll need to make your perfect feline friend.
About the author:

Vanessa Mooncie spent many happy hours as a child sitting with her mother and grandmother learning to knit and crochet. A multi-talented craft designer, artist and author, she studied fashion and textile design and later became a children’s wear designer, illustrator and interior designer. Vanessa works with ease in so many different mediums – crochet, knitting, sewing, dressmaking, silkscreen work, print, jewellery and more – creating stunning and intricately detailed work. She lives with her family in a rural village in the south of England. Vanessa has written many successful books for GMC Publications, including Crocheted Dogs; Crocheted Bees, Bugs & Butterflies; Crocheted Birds; Animal Heads; Sewn Animal Heads, Crocheted Accessories; Crocheted Wild Animals; Crocheted Sea Creatures; Sew Adorable; And Sew to Bed, Animal Hats, Monster Hats and The Print Making Book. She is also a regular contributor to other craft books and magazines.

In my opinion:

Crocheted Cats by Vanessa Mooncie is another remarkable and outstanding book on how to crochet a variety of cats. I'm amazed by Vanessa and her creativity. This book contains ten crocheted cat designs and beautiful illustrations to go along with it. There are standing, sitting, and sleeping cats. I am definitely a beginner at crochet so I was happy to read in the introduction that the projects was designed to suit all levels. However, I couldn't tell which pattern was for beginners. 

My favorite patterns were the sleeping cats. I'm not a cat fan, however, these cats were detailed and so life-like that I was starting to become a fan. If you are a dog fan, Vanessa has another book titled, "Crocheted Dogs" and I highly recommend it.

At the end of the book is a "Getting Started" section which was very helpful. I loved all of the illustrations and easy-to-read instructions. I wonder what Vanessa will create next. So far, I'm pretty impressed with the assortment of books she has published. 

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