Crochet Friends Forever : Create, Customise & Cherish

Author: Stuart Hillard

Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes, etc)

Published on 5 November 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (Pavilion) in the United Kingdom

Paperback | 192 pages
246 x 189 | 740g

Stuart Hillard invites you to create an irresistible cast of woolly animal companions. Using a versatile base pattern, craft your own huggable families of rabbits, bears, mice, pandas and foxes in three customisable sizes.

There is a special kind of warmth that comes from crafting a character from scratch – selecting the perfect yarn, shaping a friendly face, and choosing the outfit that suits their unique personality, from cosy picnic-lovers to weekend globetrotters.

Inside, you’ll find yarn suggestions and styling inspiration, alongside:

One simple, brilliant base pattern to create heads, bodies and limbs – build all of your toys from the same foundation and customise depending on which animal family they belong to.

More than a dozen wardrobe options that mix and match beautifully – think jeans and a baseball cap, flip flops with a sunhat and a gorgeous beach bag, or a classic duffel coat and Wellington combo.

Plenty of cute accessories – treat your crochet friends to a mini acorn, a piece of cheese or a bottle of red.

These heirloom toys blend traditional charm with Stuart’s modern flair, ready to fill your home with warmth and joy. Whether you’re making a gift for a friend, crafting toys for the grandchildren, or building a woodland picnic in your living room – craft soft, huggable animal friends that you and your loved ones will treasure for years to come.