--- product_id: 1703337 title: "Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals" price: "160.67 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703337-knit-your-own-zoo-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-24 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals **Price:** 160.67 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals - **How much does it cost?** 160.67 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703337-knit-your-own-zoo-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-24) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals: 9781579129606: Muir, Sally, Osborne, Joanna: Arts, Crafts & Sewing Review: Another Excellent Book of Patterns for Small, Realistic, Knitted Display Animals - KNIT YOUR OWN ZOO is another fine collection of patterns for small knitted display animals (not really suitable for knitted toys) from the authors of Knit Your Own Dog and Knit Your Own Cat . These patterns are well-written, with clear instructions, but probably require advanced intermediate knitting skills (or beyond), because each animal is constructed from many small, shaped parts. For example, the wonderful giraffe is assembled from (1) a right back leg, (2) a left back leg, (3) a right front leg, (4) a left front leg, (5) a right side of body, (6) a left side of body, (7) a head, (8) a tummy, (9) ears, (10) tail, and (11) mane. The parts for the legs are held on stitch holders until it's time to add the body; some body stitches are also held on stitch holders until it's time to add the head; and so on. The giraffe's "spots" are knitted in using Fair Isle and Intarsia methods. The mane is crocheted; the eyes are embroidered; the tail uses buttonhole stitch; the "horns" are pipe cleaners. To finish, pipe cleaners are added for support when the animal is stuffed. The patterns are written out with row-by-row instructions. The animals are knit with fine yarn on US 2 and US 3 needles. It amazes me, how well the authors replicate the animals' essential characteristics, so that each finished animal is immediately recognizable as the zoo animal it is intended to be. I really love the giraffe, the mandrill, the bat, the armadillo, the koala, the leopard, and the crocodile! Patterns are included for the following animals: giant anteater, armadillo, fruit bat, ring-tailed lemur, brown bear, wolf, gray seal and pup, polar bear, penguin, crocodile, koala, chimpanzee, lion, leopard, tiger, zebra, mandrill, camel, meerkat, elephant, giraffe, panda, orangutan, and kangaroo and joey. Review: Everyone should knit their own zoo - This one more then makes up for Knit your own dog. There is an index, which is very helpful, and the animals are beyond cute! I think Knit your own dog should be tried after you Knit your own zoo. Then you will have the index, which will explain some items, and as far as I can tell, doesn't have any of the the puzzling words in some of the other books. This book is great fun, and knitting your own zoo, will keep you occupied for a very long time! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,900,596 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #224 in Knitting Patterns | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (224) | | Dimensions | 6.75 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1579129609 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1579129606 | | Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 176 pages | | Publication date | February 11, 2014 | | Publisher | Black Dog & Leventhal | ## Images ![Knit Your Own Zoo: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 24 Animals - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wr11V7FSL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Excellent Book of Patterns for Small, Realistic, Knitted Display Animals *by �***. on February 18, 2014* KNIT YOUR OWN ZOO is another fine collection of patterns for small knitted display animals (not really suitable for knitted toys) from the authors of Knit Your Own Dog and Knit Your Own Cat . These patterns are well-written, with clear instructions, but probably require advanced intermediate knitting skills (or beyond), because each animal is constructed from many small, shaped parts. For example, the wonderful giraffe is assembled from (1) a right back leg, (2) a left back leg, (3) a right front leg, (4) a left front leg, (5) a right side of body, (6) a left side of body, (7) a head, (8) a tummy, (9) ears, (10) tail, and (11) mane. The parts for the legs are held on stitch holders until it's time to add the body; some body stitches are also held on stitch holders until it's time to add the head; and so on. The giraffe's "spots" are knitted in using Fair Isle and Intarsia methods. The mane is crocheted; the eyes are embroidered; the tail uses buttonhole stitch; the "horns" are pipe cleaners. To finish, pipe cleaners are added for support when the animal is stuffed. The patterns are written out with row-by-row instructions. The animals are knit with fine yarn on US 2 and US 3 needles. It amazes me, how well the authors replicate the animals' essential characteristics, so that each finished animal is immediately recognizable as the zoo animal it is intended to be. I really love the giraffe, the mandrill, the bat, the armadillo, the koala, the leopard, and the crocodile! Patterns are included for the following animals: giant anteater, armadillo, fruit bat, ring-tailed lemur, brown bear, wolf, gray seal and pup, polar bear, penguin, crocodile, koala, chimpanzee, lion, leopard, tiger, zebra, mandrill, camel, meerkat, elephant, giraffe, panda, orangutan, and kangaroo and joey. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone should knit their own zoo *by J***S on January 13, 2015* This one more then makes up for Knit your own dog. There is an index, which is very helpful, and the animals are beyond cute! I think Knit your own dog should be tried after you Knit your own zoo. Then you will have the index, which will explain some items, and as far as I can tell, doesn't have any of the the puzzling words in some of the other books. This book is great fun, and knitting your own zoo, will keep you occupied for a very long time! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So cute! *by L***U on February 1, 2024* Easy to follow patterns, this is a great little book! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703337-knit-your-own-zoo-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-24](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703337-knit-your-own-zoo-easy-to-follow-patterns-for-24) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*