Louise Crowther

Louise Crowther

I am Louise Crowther, a British knitting and crochet designer.

I have been involved with textile design all my working life, starting my career as a Jacquard designer based in Yorkshire, creating elaborate, woven cloth designs for the corporate market and high street fashion retailers.

My passion for knitting started about ten years ago when my eldest son wanted to learn how to knit, and although his interest in knitting lasted no longer than a week, I was hooked! Unable to find any knitting patterns for toys that really appealed to me, I decided to have a go at creating my own; and so began the next chapter of my design career. My passion for crochet is much more recent, but I have now totally got the crochet bug! I have become one of those lucky people whose hobby has turned into a day job, and now run the small but successful business Boo-Biloo.

My work has been featured in various magazines including Making Gifts and Simply Knitting and my first book ‘My Knitted Doll’ was released in October 2016, followed by my second ‘Knitted Animal Friends’ in 2018.

Although I will always be a Yorkshire girl at heart, I now live in a lovely little town in Northamptonshire, where I divide my time between looking after my family, designing, knitting and crocheting.

  • Amelia the Duck by Louise Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "When she’s in a hurry, Amelia saves time by simply slipping into her stylish shift dress with its little button tab, and grabbing her shoulder bag. She’s ready in a jiffy and won’t miss her train after all!"

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Amelia the Duck.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 801 Moon Stone 2x
    Yarn B: 816 Coral 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 173 Blue Bell 1x
    Yarn B: 164 Light Navy 1x
    Yarn C: 410 Rich Coral 1x
    Yarn D: 414 Vintage Peach 1x

  • Archie the Squirrel by Louise Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "Lucky for Archie that he’s good with a spreadsheet, or he’d never keep track of where he hid last year’s nuts. He’s just off to check the data now, in his tie and waistcoat, summer shorts and T-bar shoes.'

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Archie the Squirrel.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 816 Coral 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moon Stone 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 130 Old Lace 1x
    Yarn B: 164 Light Navy 1x
    Yarn C: 212 Sage Green 1x

  • Bella the Cat by Louise Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "Because she sometimes feels the cold, Bella likes to dress warmly in her favourite sweater and skirt.
    If she finds herself at a loose end, she entertains herself by chasing the pompoms on her scarf.'

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Bella the Cat.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 809 Yellow Jasper 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moon Stone 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 238 Powder Pink 1x
    Yarn B: 240 Amethyst 1x
    Yarn C: 398 Colonial Rose 1x
    Yarn D: 130 Old Lace 1x

  • KnittedWildAnimalFriends

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Wild Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    Picture & Description
    chimp


    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make

    Charlie the Chimpanzee.

    Body in
    Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 803 Black Onyx 2x
    Yarn B: 804 Boulder Opal 1x

    Clothes in
    Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 516 Candy Apple 1x
    Yarn B: 281 Tangerine 1x
    Yarn C: 208 Yellow Gold 1x
    Yarn D: 397 Cyan 1x
    Yarn E: 146 Vivid Blue 1x
    Yarn F: 105 Bridal White 1x

    Scheepjes Catona Denim 50g
    Yarn G: 153 Light Jeans 1x (152 Jeans no longer available)

  • Charlotte the Fox by Louise Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "What a smart fox Charlotte is, in every sense! Her pretty dress and linen coat are the perfect ensemble for a trip to the city. She’s off to the science museum with her packed lunch in her satchel.'

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Charlotte the Fox.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 816 Coral 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moon Stone 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 212 Sage 2x
    Yarn B: 509 Pale Blue 1x
    Yarn C: 130 Old Lace 1x
    Yarn D: 157 Root Beer 1x

  • Dorothy the Mouse by Louise Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "Gentle Dorothy takes great care of her friends when they visit - almost as much care as she puts into choosing her co-ordinating shrug and shoes, lovely ruffle tunic and capri pants with button trim.'

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Dorothy the Mouse.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    814 Crystal Quartz 2x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 130 Old Lace 1x
    Yarn B: 254 Moon Rock 1x
    Yarn C: 523 Sweet Mandarin 1x

  • KnittedWildAnimalFriends

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Wild Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    Picture & Description
    Henry Rhino


    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make

    Henry the Rhinoceros.

    Body in
    Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 802 Smokey Quartz 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moonstone 1x

    Clothes in
    Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 393  Charcoal1x
    Yarn B: 509 Baby Blue 1x
    Yarn C: 249 Saffron1x
    Yarn D: 105 Bridal White 1x

  • KnittedWildAnimalFriends

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Wild Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    Picture & Description
    James Bear


    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make

    James the Bear.

    Body in
    Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 804 Boulder Opal 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moonstone 1x

    Clothes in
    Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 509 Baby Blue 1x
    Yarn B: 249 Saffron 1x
    Yarn C: 105 Bridal White 1x
    Yarn D: 179 Topaz 1x
    Yarn E: 393 Charcoal 1x
    Yarn F: 510 Sky Blue 1x
    Yarn G: 505 Linen 1x

  • Louis the Owl by Louise Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "Little Louis is very excited about his trip to the lifeboat station! In his cable knit sweater and joggers, and bright yellow duffle coat, he’s ready for the most ferocious weather. He’d like to be a lifeboat captain when he’s bigger, or maybe a lighthouse keeper."

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Louis the Owl.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 802 Smokey Quartz 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moon Stone 1x
    Yarn C: 809 Yellow Jasper 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 130 Old Lace 2x
    Yarn B: 249 Saffron 2x
    Yarn C: 393 Charcoal 1x

  • Maisie the Pig by Lousie Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "Maisie picked out this textured pink dress because it goes so well with her snout, then threw on her favourite grey cardigan. The starlet shoes were an after-thought. Some people just can’t help being stylish.'

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Maisie the Pig.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 821 Pink Quartzite 2x
    Yarn B: 820 Rose Quartz 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 408 Old Rose 2x
    Yarn B: 242 Metal Grey 1x
    Yarn C: 172 Light Silver 1x

  • KnittedWildAnimalFriends

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Wild Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    Picture & Description 
    Mia Panda


    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make

    Mia the Panda (sloth not included).

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 801 Moon Stone 1x
    Yarn B: 803 Black Onyx 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 105 Bridal White 1x
    Yarn B: 509 Baby Blue 1x
    Yarn C: 400 Petrol Blue 2x
    Yarn D: 179 Topaz 1x
    Yarn D: 130 Old Lace 1x

  • KnittedWildAnimalFriends

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Wild Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    Picture & Description

    Sophi Tiger


    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make

    Sophie the Tiger.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 809 Yellow Jasper 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moonstone 1x
    Yarn C: 803 Black Onyx 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 238 Powder Pink 1x
    Yarn B: 130 Old Lace 1x
    Yarn C: 408 Old Rose 1x

  • Stanley the Raccoon by Lousie Crowther

    The pattern by Louise Crowther can be found in
    the book Knitted Animal Friends and is available
    via Amazon

    KnittedAnimalFriends

    "Irrepressible Stanley keeps his school teachers on their toes, but now it’s the holidays and he’s off in search of some seaside fun in his striped shorts and matching red sneakers and sweater."

    The kit contains all the yarn you need to make
    Stanley the Raccoon.

    Body in Scheepjes Stone Washed 50g
    Yarn A: 802 Smokey Quartz 2x
    Yarn B: 801 Moon Stone 1x
    Yarn C: 803 Black Onyx 1x

    Clothes in Scheepjes Catona 50g
    Yarn A: 516 Candy Apple 1x
    Yarn B: 164 Light Navy 1x
    Yarn C: 130 Old Lace 1x

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