Best Dressed Crab and Friends: Knitted Sea Creatures with an Ocean of Outfits

Best Dressed Crab and Friends features six knitted sea creatures to make, paired with an ocean of outfits to create and dress them in. Create six beautifully life-like sea creatures including a crab, turtle, lobster and puffin each crafted through surprisingly simple-to-follow patterns. But what makes them truly irresistible is their wardrobe. From a crab in a bum bag and puffer vest to a sea turtle with a removable gingerbread shell, these garments are creative, detailed, and designed to be mixed, matched and reimagined. With 44 individual garments and accessories including customisable sweaters with colourwork motifs this collection is rich with personality and playful detail. Each project is paired with clear, accessible patterns and supported by a comprehensive techniques section, plus fun marine facts from renowned scientists and fishermen, including lobsterman Jacob Knowles. Whether you're knitting the sea turtle's oversized, life-like shell complete with a hidden pocket for a hot water bottle or dressing your puffin in a varsity jacket, you'll find joy in every stitch. Created by Karla Courtney the designer behind the viral sea-creature knitting videos with over 15 million views this book blends storytelling, style and skill in a way that no other knitting collection does. AUTHOR: Karla Courtney is an award-winning writer, photographer and knitting pattern designer whose work blends storytelling, humour and a deep love for coastal life. She grew up in Toronto and spent summers in Arnold's Cove, Newfoundland. Her travel writing and photography often focused on remote and cold regions has appeared in Qantas Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler (US) and other leading publications. Karla is also known for her creative and accessible knitting designs. Her previous titles include craft books for The Australian Women's Weekly and two illustrated children's books: Poppy's House and Lobsters Can't Knit. But it's her quirky sea creatures in sweaters especially lobsters and crabs that have taken social media by storm, with over 15 million views across her viral Reels. With Best Dressed Crab and Friends, Karla brings her signature blend of charm, clarity and craft to a joyful new collection. SELLING POINTS: . Designed by the talented Karla Courtney, author of Poppy's House and Lobsters Can't Knit, known for her witty crustacean creations . 6 large, life-like and easy to knit sea creature projects . 44 original garments and accessories including sweaters, puffer vests, varsity jackets, a bum bag, fishermen's braces, a cowboy look and even a removable gingerbread shell for the turtle . Colourwork sweater charts and outfit modifications for next-level personalisation . Fun marine facts curated by international ocean experts, including lobsterman Jacob Knowles and puffin researcher Jill Taylor . Comprehensive techniques section explaining all the necessary skills and stitches . Clearly presented, easy-to-follow knitting patterns with step-by-step images