Edward's Menagerie is Back, Featuring 15 Bonus Projects!
Kerry Lord's beloved Edward's Menagerie was published in 2014. With its abundance of adorable animals to crochet, each with their own cheeky character, it's no wonder that Kerry's creations have continued to be so popular. So much so that Edward's Menagerie is back to celebrate it's 10 year anniversary. Alongside some familiar faces, Kerry has got even more creative and blessed us with 15 more cute creatures to get stitching.
With just two weeks to go before baby Edward's due date, yarn enthusiast and mum-to-be Kerry Lord picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward's Menagerie was complete, and the first edition was published in 2014. Ten years on, the book has sold over a quarter of a million copies, while the collection has expanded and improved, prompting a new edition featuring fully updated patterns and a selection of brand new animals.10 years later, Kerry's son Edward is no longer a baby, and she now has a little girl, Alexandra. Alongside this, her crochet animal collection has grown exponentially!
Each animal ranges in difficulty, with the book split into three sections. Each section has a whole host of brilliant projects to work on, including Simon the Sheep, Clarence the Bat and Gina the Hyena!
Reflecting on Edward's Menagerie, Kerry said:
"Bridget the Elephant was the first animal to arrive in Edward’s nursery, and she remains one of the simplest patterns, along with Alexandre the Russian Blue Cat and Emma the Bunny. If you are a beginner, I would recommend working your way up to the likes of the loop stitches on Blake the Orangutan and colour changing on Hamlet the Cheetah, as these patterns are a little more complex. This ten-year edition includes new patterns and techniques for designs I could not have begun to conceive of when I first learned to crochet, but that I know you will love developing your skills with beyond the double crochet stitch."
Edward's Menagerie is truly a book for all abilities, and can guide you through the simplest to complex patterns with ease. So, get ready to become a serious crocheter and pick up your hook with Edward's Menagerie, available here!
