Cats were illustrated in medieval manuscripts throughout the Middle Ages, often in exquisite detail and frequently accompanied by their natural prey, mice. Medieval cats were viewed as treasured pets, as fearsome mousers, as canny characters in fables, as associates of the Devil…
"This irresistible book is full of simple patterns to create your very own knitted cat. Choose from the pretty Persian, the sleek Siamese, the traditional Tabby, or over a dozen other breeds!"--Cover.
Cat lovers everywhere will recognize these true-to-life kitties at play and on the prowl. 14 wallhangings showcase cats in lovely garden settings.
"Saviez-vous que, jusqu'au Moyen Age, on se méfiait de cet animal moitié domestique, moitié sauvage ?Que les chats évoquaient paresse, cruauté, gourmandise voire luxure ? Et qu'"avoir un nez de chat" était alors un grave défaut physique ? Saviez-vous qu'à partir de la Renaissanc…
"The big cats - lions and tigers and pumas - will roar to life as polymer clay focal beads, masks and sculptures. But not to be outdone, a parade of kitties will show who really rules. Throughout the book, embellishments of beads, fibers, and surface treatments will make this a …