Faux Taxidermy Knits - by Louise Walker (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Faux Taxidermy Knits offers you 15 fabulously quirky and fun knitting patterns that tap into the massive trend for taxidermy inspired craft projects with an ironic twist!

Split into two sections, wearables and habitat, this unique book includes knitting patterns from moose and badger wall hangings and tiger rugs, to fox stoles and claw mittens for the modern, young knitter looking for something very different and new to create. The style of the book is very contemporary and fun with modern-retro photography to compliment the quirky nature of the projects. Lousie Walker is a young up and coming UK designer, professional knitter and blogger at www.sincerelylouise.blogspot.co.uk.

Review Quotes

"Some of the patterns are brilliant. For example, the 'tigerskin' rug is a masterpiece." --Wendy Knits

"If you like animals and want to knit some animal-inspired items for your home or to wear without actually harming any animals, this book has a lot of great ideas. Some of these might be fun for kids who are fans of animals, too." --About.com/Knitting

"I love when people do interesting things with knitting! When I heard about Louise Walker's new book, Faux Taxidermy Knits, I was instantly intrigued...Knitted taxidermy? Crazy cool!" --Tanis Knits

About the Author

Louise Walker is a young designer who graduated in commercial photography from the Arts University Bournemouth. Introduced to craft in her second year of university, she is now working as a full time designer and professional knitter. Boden, Knit Today, and Crafty Magazine have commissioned her bespoke knits and her work has also been seen on the Alan Titchmarsh show, in the Daily Mail and recently sold some of her work to the model Claudia Schiffer. She has a blog (http: //sincerelylouise.blogspot.co.uk/) and sells her own designs from her Esty shop (http: //www.etsy.com/shop/SincerelyLouise)