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 yarn kit

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

"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 yarn kit

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

"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 yarn kit

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

"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
Charlie the Chimpanzee yarn kit

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

Picture & Description

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 yarn kit

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

"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 yarn kit

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

"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
Henry the Rhinoceros

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

Picture & Description

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
James the Bear

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

Picture & Description

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 yarn kit

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

"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 yarn kit

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

"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
Mia the Panda yarn kit

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

Picture & Description

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
Sophie the Tiger yarn kit

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

Picture & Description

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 yarn kit

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

"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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