Meet Kerry Lord, UK designer of enchanting crocheted characters which have captivated children and adults alike around the world in her best-selling books Edward’s Menagerie and Edward’s Imaginarium.
Edward’s Menagerie has grown and now includes patterns for monsters, minis, dolls, dinosaurs, aquatic animals and quirky birds. All charming and fun to crochet in the amigurumi style which has taken off around the world.
Kerry’s animal pattern books come with a full character story so if you’ve ever wondered how Lucy the Hare takes her tea, the kind of car James the Meerkat drives, or what Donna the Reindeer does for a living? Then dive into Kerry’s books and explore all your favourite animals from around the world.
She’ll bring a load of her charming characters along too and teach visitors all they need to know about amigurumi, the easy crochet trend which has hooked people around the world. Kerry will have a swag of Australian animals in tow, as well as her delightful doggies and pieces from the NEW menagerie collection. She’ll also teach four exclusive designs, created specially for the Perth fair.
The menagerie began when with just two weeks to go before baby Edward’s due date, Kerry picked up a crochet hook for the first time and a new obsession began. Over the next 12 months the collection of crochet animals expanded week on week until Edward’s Menagerie was complete with 40 unique patterns.
Kerry Lord is coming to Perth from the UK exclusively for the fair.
Book into your class with Kerry now!
Learn with Kerry in a 2-hour class and make one of these exclusive Perth Craft Fair designs
Callum the Sea Lion
Darcey the Black Swan
Lou the Merino
Kylie the Quokka
Callum the Sea Lion: Wednesday May 13: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Darcey the Black Swan: Thursday May 14: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Lou the Merino: Friday May 15: 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Kylie the Quokka: Saturday May 16: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
In this class you will be learning the techniques to create one of these charming characters designed especially for the Craft & Quilt Fair. You will receive all the materials required to crochet the characters, including luxury wool from TOFT, a crochet hook and full instructions.
In this two-hour class most people will make the head, then complete the rest at home. You’ll also pick up valuable tips on creating crocheted characters, direct from Kerry.
Cost: $85
Skill level: Basic crochet skills, including the double crochet stitch
Material provided: 100g of luxury TOFT wool, soft-grip crochet hook, toy stuffing, sewing-up needle and postcard pattern
What to bring: scissors/snips and pen
Location: Studio
Book by clicking here or call 02 9452 7575.
