The Little Book Of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch and Under the Stars

With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages you to whittle away the hours! Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend your free time, The Little Book of Whittling will give you the how-to instruction you need to become an accomplished whittler.

This instructional manual provides 18 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.

Whether on your front porch—or in the back woods—The Little Book of Whittling will help you learn to how to create fun and useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife and a twig.