Overview

Take up your hook and with the expert guidance of crochet and amigurumi expert Sarah-Jane Hicks, recreate the wonderful world of Aardman Animations' beloved twosome, Wallace & Gromit! Taking inspiration from the short films A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death, you can crochet eight of the key characters from these ripping yarns and 'props' including the Cooker and Rocket from A Grand Day Out, plus sheep from A Close Shave, but also the characters' accessories and costumes. These include: Gromit's raincoat and sou'wester from The Wrong Trousers, Shaun the Sheep's trademark woolly jumper (from A Close Shave), and master criminal Feathers McGraw's 'cunning disguise'... Sarah-Jane Hicks introduces the key crochet techniques required to make up the characters, then features the patterns required with images of the finished works, all enhanced with stills from the films they appear in. Featured characters include: Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Wendolene Ramsbottom, Piella Bakewell, Preston the cyberdog and Fluffles the poodle.

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"Library Journal ""This is a short and sweet guide to crocheting popular characters from the niche British stop-motion cartoon, Wallace and Gromit. Crochet and amigurumi expert Hicks informs readers about the materials they’ll need and recommends stitches throughout the patterns. The book dives headfirst into 17 patterns that enable readers to create the various characters. The instructions for the recommended stitches are considerably short, so there is an assumed skill level already in place, but the step-by-step photos are quite helpful. Each project listing includes helpful tips for crocheters to consider before they begin, such as the right length to cut their yarn and specific directions for each piece of the character. The most important thing to be aware of, however, is that British terminology is used throughout the book and in relation to some of the projects. The end of the book contains a glossary of UK and U.S. crochet terms, but the book still may confuse some readers since it requires them to continuously refer to this section mid-project.  VERDICT This book includes delightful patterns, but it’s niche in topic and its UK terminology may hinder some readers’ ability to finish their projects."""

A real treat for Wallace and Gromit fans, Sarah-Jane Hicks' latest book takes inspiration from the short films and includes patterns to make eight of the lead characters, including Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Preston the Cyberdog, plus accessories such as Gromit's raincoat and sou'wester from The Wrong Trousers. * Inside Crochet, Issue 160 * As a child who grew up loving Wallace and Gromit, and now with my own children who really enjoy it, I couldn't wait to crochet some of my own characters. The Wallace and Gromit Cracking Crochet book by Sarah-Jane Hicks is a great book taking you step by step through making 12 different classic characters. It includes a guide for materials and tools, instructions for the stitches and techniques that are used, then leads on to the instructions for each character. The whole book is written in a clear and detailed way, with lots of beautiful photos of both the projects, plus iconic scenes from the animation which make the book really visually pleasing to use. It really is a 'Cracking' book and I can't wait to get stuck in! -- Steph Arnold * Oh Sew Bootiful * Could there be a more adorable crochet book? The answer is a simple NO! I loved this project book, it is so so fun and I defy any fan of Wallace & Gromit not to fall in love with all the creations Sarah-Jane Hicks has included. There are 12 fabulous characters to make and 17 projects in total, the hard part will be deciding which one to create first. I made Gromit (on all fours). There is a pattern for him standing and to be honest I think I will be making the whole set. They truly are a delight. The instructions for each are easy to follow. You will need an understanding of basic crochet, some small pieces are fiddly, but that said even a beginner will have so much joy making them, any hardship will soon be overlooked. The parts of each character are crocheted separately, stuffed and stitched onto the main body. There are costume changes to crochet and littered throughout the book are pages of film takes. Wallace & Gromit Cracking Crochet is a visual rainbow of colour and inspiration. -- Tracy Shephard * craftcreateread.wordpress.com *

A real treat for Wallace and Gromit fans, Sarah-Jane Hicks' latest book takes inspiration from the short films and includes patterns to make eight of the lead characters, including Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Preston the Cyberdog, plus accessories such as Gromit's raincoat and sou'wester from The Wrong Trousers. * Inside Crochet, Issue 160 * As a child who grew up loving Wallace and Gromit, and now with my own children who really enjoy it, I couldn't wait to crochet some of my own characters. The Wallace and Gromit Cracking Crochet book by Sarah-Jane Hicks is a great book taking you step by step through making 12 different classic characters. It includes a guide for materials and tools, instructions for the stitches and techniques that are used, then leads on to the instructions for each character. The whole book is written in a clear and detailed way, with lots of beautiful photos of both the projects, plus iconic scenes from the animation which make the book really visually pleasing to use. It really is a 'Cracking' book and I can't wait to get stuck in! -- Steph Arnold * Oh Sew Bootiful * Could there be a more adorable crochet book? The answer is a simple NO! I loved this project book, it is so so fun and I defy any fan of Wallace & Gromit not to fall in love with all the creations Sarah-Jane Hicks has included. There are 12 fabulous characters to make and 17 projects in total, the hard part will be deciding which one to create first. I made Gromit (on all fours). There is a pattern for him standing and to be honest I think I will be making the whole set. They truly are a delight. The instructions for each are easy to follow. You will need an understanding of basic crochet, some small pieces are fiddly, but that said even a beginner will have so much joy making them, any hardship will soon be overlooked. The parts of each character are crocheted separately, stuffed and stitched onto the main body. There are costume changes to crochet and littered throughout the book are pages of film takes. Wallace & Gromit Cracking Crochet is a visual rainbow of colour and inspiration. -- Tracy Shephard * craftcreateread.wordpress.com * Break out the crochet hooks and cheese – with the new book Wallace & Gromit: Cracking Crochet, you can stitch mini models of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun and other characters from Aardman’s famous Wallace & Gromit stop-motion films. All 12 projects are designed by Sarah-Jane Hicks and contain full-colour step-by-step photos.  -- Simply Crochet * Issue 141 *

Author Information

Sarah-Jane Hicks has always enjoyed crochet and crafting in her spare time. She was taught to crochet as a child by her mum and grandmother. Previously she worked as a tax adviser and is now a freelance crochet designer. She has had patterns published in various popular craft and crochet magazines, and has over 76K followers on her Instagram account: @flo_and_dot Sarah-Jane lives in Norfolk in the UK. Her first book for Search Press, Amigurumi Christmas, has sold over 17.5k copies since publication in 2020; Sarah-Jane's most recent title, All-New Twenty to Make Animal Granny Squares, was published in 2022 and has already sold over 4,200 copies. --- For over 40 years, Aardman has entertained and charmed the world, creating much loved characters and bringing unforgettable stories to life. Peter Lord and David Sproxton began their animating partnership at school. In 1972 they registered the name Aardman Animations. After graduating, they moved to Bristol in 1976 where they produced their first professional production, creating Morph for the children's programme Take Hart. Aardman is proudly based in Bristol, UK, a city with a rich creative culture.

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