This new Enchanted Forest Creatures crochet pattern book is from Leisure Arts and was released in July 2016. It’s a collection of sweet and lovable easy-to-crochet woodland animals (Fawn, Fox, Rabbit, Great Horned Owl, and Baby Owl) and their forest friends (Fairy, Gnome, and Gnomette). Created by Jessica Boyer, medium weight yarn with the exception for the Gnome’s beard which is done in bulky. If you don’t have bulky yarn, two to three strands of medium weight worked together is a great substitute.
There are step-by-step instructions with close-up photos to show the face and body details. These are some of the most realistic-looking animals I’ve seen in quite awhile. The bodies have wonderful details so they look great from every angle.
Each pattern has been marked by the designer so you’ll know if it’s suitable for a beginner or more experience is needed. There is also a yarn chart that explains the differences in weight, a gauge measurement if it’s required for the piece you’ve chosen, and a chart of common crochet symbols and terms which will make reading the pattern easier.
The book includes general instructions or all of the crocheted amigurumi pieces plus basic stitch instruction. Plus every pattern includes a shopping list of the necessary yarn, crochet hook, and additional supplies you’ll need to have on hand. This includes safety eyes, fiberfill, and a yarn needle to complete each piece. Also included are detailed instructions on how to sew together the individual body parts you crochet plus when to stuff them and where to sew them together.
Want to make these creatures larger? Use a bigger hook and weightier yarn. Use bulky yarn and a K or N hook. Or use 2-3 strands of medium weight. You’re not limited to the size presented. Go with a smaller hook and sport weight yarn to make them smaller.
All that’s missing from this sweet group of woodland friends are some toadstools!
Additional Woodland Friends, Gnomes, & Mushroom Patterns You May Like
Check out these cute Mushroom Houses and Toadstools (plus some more Gnomes!)
- Gnomes & Mushroom Houses
- Toadstool Kit
- Woodland Amigurmi
- Nature’s Gift Baby Sets
- C2C Lap Throws
- Christmas Ornaments
Woodland Crochet: 12 Precious Projects To Stitch And Snuggle
I own this kit and I love it! These are tiny little amigurumi and yarn, polyfill, crochet hooks, etc, are included to make a few of them (sorry, I can’t remember which ones, but I HATE the yarn that comes with it so I used my own).
Nature’s Gifts for Baby | Crochet | Leisure Arts (6718)
There are seven adorable and contemporary sets of nature inspired crocheted blankets and hats. These gender-neutral baby sets were designed by Sara Leighton of Illuminate Crochet. They make use of color blocking and appliqued shapes to give them their unique style. The set includes splendid sunrise, starry night sky, evergreen forest, playful fox, lily pad, and the lifecycle of a seedling. Use medium to bulky yarn – your choice. These are east to intermediate crochet skills required and the hat patterns are in sizes 0-6 and 6-12 months. Choose from a splendid sunrise, raindrops, a starry night sky, a sparkling pond of water lilies, an evergreen forest, the life cycle of a seedling, and a playful fox. Each set uses medium or super bulky yarn and Easy or Intermediate skill level. Hats are sizes 0-6 and 6-12 months.
Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws For the Family
Here are the other four crochet patterns in the book:
Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws For the Family – Sheep (lamb) floor rug
Seasonal – Christmas Woodland Friends!
Christmas Ornament Woodland Animals Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Set
Woodland Amigurumi Christmas Ornaments – crochet patterns for Santa, his Elf, a Gingerbread House, Reindeer, Bird in a nest, Raccoon, Bunny, Squirrel, Hedgehog, Mushroom House, and Acorn
I love gnomes. This is so cute thank you for sharing!
I wish I was this good at crotcheting. This is amazingly creative and cute!
OMG I love these so much. They would make great gifts for my Sister. I wish I knew how to crochet. I will have to learn how just so I can make these.
I so wish I could crochet. My girl would go nuts for one of these.
There are so many free tutorial on Youtube – if she’s over 6, she can do it too!
My grandma would LOVE this! She’s always looking for new patterns to crochet.
Thanks! You just helped me get a gift for my friend done!
These are so adorable! My little girls would so appreciate these!
Oh my. I tried crochet a while back and didn’t end up picking it up well. But those gnomes are so cute I want to make them for display, SO CUTE.
I have always wanted to learn how to crochet, but have never learned. These designs are so cute, I know my mom could definitely make these.
These are so cute! I love crochet and I love each of these gnomes! So adorable!
Wow these are so adorable! I’m sure my kids will surely love it.
These are seriously cute! I used to love crocheting when I was in high school. I wish I could have more time to start the hobby. It is so nice to see all the beautiful things you can make with a crochet hook and yarn!
Oh my goodness, I love this. I love everything about this. I just have to learn to crochet now! lol
Ok, I really need to get on the ball and learn how to crochet. This book looks so stinkin’ cute!
It would be so fun to create some of these crochet creatures! This is such a fun hobby for people to try out.
These are such cute patterns. I love any and everything woodland themed.
I tried crochet once and I was terrible but I definitely appreciate the artistry.
That is so cute! I have a friend who’s an avid crocheter. I need to show this to her. She’ll make all of these a hundred times over.