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These tiny creatures can be used in a variety of imaginative ways— as key rings, jewellery accessories, or just displayed as adorable trinkets in their own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll the basic crochet techniques you will need are clearly explained along with step-by-step illustrations, making \u003cem\u003eMini Crochet Creatures\u003c\/em\u003e perfect for beginners upwards. Anyone unsure about working in this scale can simply practise with larger hooks and thicker yarn—the patterns are exactly the same. The animals are divided into six categories: farm, small, woodland, pet, sea, and zoo. So, there is something for everyone from an elephant or a whale down to a squirrel, piglet, bunny, and even a ladybird or butterfly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lauren Bergstrom spends much of her time surrounded by piles of wool and small crocheted creatures. 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