Crochet Taxidermy puts a new twist on amigurumi, the popular Japanese method of creating considerably cute stuffed animals with oversized heads. In this delightful collection, heads of animals from farm and forest, sea and safari come to life with irresistible details like the drowsy eye (for the shy deer and sleepy octopus) and fuzzy yarn (for the skittery skunk's stripe and lazy lion's mane). Step-by-step instructions and adorable photos guide you through these 30 easy crochet patterns. Most require just one skein of yarn, so they're affordable and quick to crochet! Foxes, cows, jellyfish, owls, skunks, deer, and more come alive in these 30 whimsical projects that are crocheted using the popular amigurumi technique, then mounted for display as unique conversation starters and home decor. Easy to make and bursting with tongue-in-cheek humor. Taylor Hart is the author of Crochet Taxidermy. She is a full-time crocheter specializing in amigurumi and crocheted taxidermy. She blogs at nothingbutapigeon.com, has appeared on Knitting Daily TV, and has been profiled in Martha Stewart's American Made series. Her work is available at craft fairs, boutiques across Texas, and on her Etsy shop. Hart lives in Austin, Texas. Hello There! Woodland Creatures Shy Deer Sly Fox Rowdy Raccoon Monumental Moose Brown Bear Little Stinker Meek Mouse Mallard Duck Little Hooter Farm Friends Pinky Pig Baaad Sheep Now Now, Brown Cow Dairy Cow Farm Duck A Hen and a Rooster Zoo Buddies Cranky Croc Flora Flamingo Krazy Koala Panda Bear Timid Toucan Safari Friends Ellie the Elephant Graceful Giraffe Hipster Hippo Renegade Rhino Lazy Lion Zippy Zebra Under-the-Sea Creatures Colossal Squid Cute Cuttlefish Sleepy Octopus Jiggly Jellyfish Starting with the Basics Project Directions Appendix Acknowledgments Index Hunt Down Your Next Crafting Trophy Spruce up your walls with a herd of humane home decor. These animal heads -- from farm and forest, sea and safari -- are quick and easy to crochet. The Japanese amigurumi technique as used by Taylor Hart makes them considerably cute, too. Detailed directions and step-by-step photos will help you to humanely fill out your flock, populate your pride, and build your bevy in no time. Let the wild crafting start!

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