Hiroko Ibuki is a designer, instructor and author of books and articles on knitting in her native Japan. She is active in television, on Ravelry.com and in print media. She has been exhibiting since 1993 in Tokyo, Kyoto and Shanghai. Known for elegant design and originality in her use of color, Ibuki has authored several books focusing on knitting for children.
A wide range of techniques, stitches, and finishes ensures that each creature is unique and true to its real-world counterpart. With options for articulation and weights included, these are more than the average stuffed animals. --Booklist This book is appropriate for knitters experienced in making various types of stitches and following charts, and for crafters with good fine motor skills for assembling the animals. Each creature is a work of art and would be well worth the effort to create. --Library Journal