Fleecie Pets - Tapa dura

Fleecie Pets contains a collection of 12 irresistible toy animals, including Spangles the Cat, Joe the Monkey and Bruce the Koala, all made from soft and cuddly fleece fabrics. Each pet is about 25cm (10in) tall and is influenced by the ever popular Beanie Babies, Jellycat and Russ stuffed bean toys. Also featured is a selection of pet accessories such as bags, hats, mittens, scarves, jumpers and skirts, as well as mini versions of the animals themselves, so that you can make a whole family. There are also plenty of ideas for adapting the pattern to make your own exotic creatures. All the animals are quick, easy and cheap to make, and are made in the same basic way, using the same body pattern consisting of just two pieces. The animals and their accessories need only basic sewing skills and can be sewn by hand or machine.

Fiona Goble is a craft author and knitting blogger who for many years ran a small textile business making bags, cushions and throws. She regularly contributes to a number of craft magazines and teaches knitting, crochet and sewing classes locally. She is the author of several best-selling knitting books, including Knit Your Own Royal Wedding and Knitivity, plus the just-published Knitted Animal Hats.