When you think of the Loch Ness monster, you’re probably

Unicorns are found in the folklore of countries around the world, from ancient Mesopotamia and Greece, to India and China. Unicorns are a symbol of purity, and their horns were believed to cure poisons. In the middle ages, cups made out of “unicorn” horns (but actually rhinoceros horn or narwhal tusk) were a hot commodity, as they were believed...

Opossums are an often misunderstood species. It may have something to do with their rat-like tails and long maws full of needle teeth, but in truth they are gentle creatures who are here to live and let live. They are North America’s only marsupial, eat ticks as snacks, and have a low body temperature that prevents rabies. Once their babies are...

Keep a little sunshine in your life with this quick-knitted friend. She loves spelunking and cracking yolks at stand up comedy. Perfectly pocket-size, she’s a great travel companion for life outdoors and indoors and adventures big and small.

Meet Harold the Ladybug, Gladys the Bee, and Enid the Butterfly! Together they make up the Big Bug Bundle, a pattern where three different insects are created from the same basic body shape. This pattern has simple shapes that make it great for beginners. Plus with three different finished products, it’s three times as rewarding. This project u...

Elephants live in matriarchal groups called herds or sometimes parades. Peanut Butter (Peanut for short) hopes that she can be a great leader like her mom when she grows up. Contrary to her name, Peanut’s favorite snack is actually watermelon. You can make fast friends with her if you’re willing to share. But be warned -- she might get carried ...

Tapirs are native to Central and South America and Asia. Their cousins are rhinos, who share their thick skin. Much like elephants, tapirs have a prehensile trunk that they use to grab fruit and leaves (Their favorite to eat!). There are five different species of tapirs, two of which are included here.

The Slipper Monster lives in your home and wants to be your friend. He’s very shy -- too shy to introduce himself to you. So sometimes he does things to help you out because he’s hoping you will notice and say hello. He likes to do little things like bringing you your slippers or folding your socks or keeping track of your spare change for you....

Heywood is a Malayan tapir, always classy in his black and white formal wear! Instant digital pattern download.

Clancy, Jr the shark is a cuddly undersea companion! Instant digital pattern download.

The axolotl (say ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) is a charming amphibian that’s usually pink (though sometimes black) and always has a cheery grin. Axolotls are experts at regeneration and can regrow limbs, organs, and bones!

Simple shapes, bold colors, and repetition make these turtles a fun finished project and an easy knit. Make one or a dozen! Turtles all the way up and all the way down; the sky’s the limit when it comes to turtles.

Ever felt like you needed a little side boob? This knitting pattern will let you whip up a blue footed booby friend! Boobies have a funny name because they have a funny gait on land and a blindly fearless regard for people. Early explorers thought they were, well, naïve boobs. Boobies are so proud of their feet that their mating ritual involves...

This little walrus loves cookies and cuddles! Frances measures 9” long by 8” tall when finished -- the perfect size for those cuddles!

These mini octopuses (octopi?) are just about 3” tall and made in a single piece for quick crafting. They enjoy trips to the sea and good books!

This is a pattern for a small sloth toy, an excellent companion for life in the slow lane! Completed sloth measures about 8” tall from top of head to tips of feet (the body is about 3” tall) and includes magnets in the hands and feet so your sloth can hang with you on the go!

Finished Size

Finished Size