Knitted Fairies With imagination & flair, Fiona Mc Donald shows you how to knit ten fantastical fairies in two different sizes, all with their own character & style. They include a scary gothic fairy, an enigmatic moon fairy, a cool ice fairy & even Oberon, the king of the fairies himself. Using a basic body pattern, each fairy is dressed in its own costume, complete with wands, wings & various embellishments in a range of yarns & other embelllishments
- ideal for using up scraps & oddments from your knitting basket! The dolls make wonderful gifts for both adults & older children, though they are not suitable for very young children, & can be easily adapted to match your friends or relatives personality or lifestyle. This is a source of ideas & inspiration for knitters of all abilities, & a book to be treasured by young & old alike. About the Author Fiona Mc Donald studied classical painting & drawing at The Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney, Australia from 1985 to 1989. After moving to the Blue Mountains, she began developing her unique oil-painted, needle-sculpted, life-size cloth figures, & her own line of fabric dolls & dragons. On returning to her home town of Armidale, Fiona added to her skills by learning to knit. This latest phase in her career has resulted in her developing designs for dolls & other toys.
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Knitted Fairies With imagination & flair, Fiona Mc Donald shows you how to knit ten fantastical fairies in two different sizes, all with their own character & style. They include a scary gothic fairy, an enigmatic moon fairy, a cool ice fairy & even Oberon, the king of the fairies himself. Using a basic body pattern, each fairy is dressed in its own costume, complete with wands, wings & various embellishments in a range of yarns & other embelllishments
- ideal for using up scraps & oddments from your knitting basket! The dolls make wonderful gifts for both adults & older children, though they are not suitable for very young children, & can be easily adapted to match your friend's or relative's personality or lifestyle. This is a source of ideas & inspiration for knitters of all abilities, & a book to be treasured by young & old alike. About the Author Fiona Mc Donald studied classical painting & drawing at The Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney, Australia from 1985 to 1989. After moving to the Blue Mountains, she began developing her unique oil-painted, needle-sculpted, life-size cloth figures, & her own line of fabric dolls & dragons. On returning to her home town of Armidale, Fiona added to her skills by learning to knit. This latest phase in her career has resulted in her developing designs for dolls & other toys.
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Knitted Fast Food Knitted Fast Food. Susie Johns has designed this mouth-watering collection of novelty knitted food items, ranging from hot dogs & cheeseburgers to sushi & fried breakfasts, as part of the popular 20 to Make Series. They are perfect as gifts, play aids or simply to amuse your family & friends! They range from quick & simple to make to more complex & challenging, but all are novel & rewarding to make. All you need are some basic craft materials & tools. With twenty unique designs, & variations based on the same methods, you should try making fast food
- with no calories whatsoever! About the Author Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in paper crafts & embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines & is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, drawing, paper mache, crochet & embroidery. She also teaches craft workshops.
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Susie Johns has designed this mouth-watering collection of novelty knitted food items, ranging from hot dogs & cheeseburgers to sushi & fried breakfasts, as part of the popular "20 to Make Series". They are perfect as gifts, play aids or simply to amuse your family & friends! They range from quick & simple to make to more complex & challenging, but all are novel & rewarding to make. All you need are some basic craft materials & tools. With twenty unique designs, & variations based on the same methods, you should try making fast food
- with no calories whatsoever! About the Author: Susie Johns is an experienced crafter, specialising in paper crafts & embroidery. She contributes regularly to a number of craft magazines & is the author of a range of books on practical subjects, such as collage, painting, drawing, paper mache, crochet & embroidery. She also teaches craft workshops.
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Knitted Mug Hugs & 3 DK Acrylic Yarns Knitted Mug Hugs
- Mug cosies & three DK Acrylic Yarns are a new & growing trend in home
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Using widely available yarns & basic knitting methods, this gorgeous book provides detailed patterns for five dolls, each standing Approx. 45 cm (18 inches) high. Each has a basic knitted body, which is then magically transformed into a witch, a wizard, a fairy, a princess & a pirate by the addition of hair, clothes & accessories. Instructions based on the same designs are also provided for five further dolls, including Santa Claus & a fiery flamenco dancer called Flamenka, & all the patterns can be adapted to stamp your own character on the knitted dolls. Suitable for both adults & children, the author's attention to detail is what really brings her designs to life
- beautifully decorated gowns & cloaks are worn over layered bodices, skirts, tunics & pants, & the outfits are finished with knitted jewellery, hats, shoes & other embellishments. The pirate even has a knitted sword in a sword belt, & the witch would not be complete without the knitted wort on her nose! It is a beautiful book which will provide pleasure for anyone who enjoys knitting.
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Knitted Sock Sensations Forget shoes; take your sock addiction to new lengths with this fun & flirtatious collection of 40 knitted socks designs, with an inspiring mix of cosy, quirky & chic. Pamper yourself with pedicure socks, pose in retro leg warmers, or relax in pretty ballet slippers. You wont be able to resist the tiny tiger feet & funky stripe toe socks. Variation designs will tempt you with a colourful range of irresistible sock yarns & stylish embellishments, such as beads, ribbons & pompoms. With clear patterns, stylish photography & easy-to-follow technique instructions, even novice knitters will be able to treat their feet. About the Author Kirstie Mc Leod works as a Technical Editor for the UKs top selling knitting magazine, Simply Knitting. Louise Butt also regularly contributes designs to the magazine. They live in Bath. Review Review from Crafts Business Magazine
- The projects included are fun, varied, & fashionable, & will satisfy both beginner & intermediate sock knitters. The modern designs & creative photography make this an appealing book to pick up & learn from. The price of 12.99 is competitive & Im certain sock knitters will want to add this title to their stash. --Crafts Business Magazine Review from Machine Knitting Monthly
- Take your sock addiction to new lengths with this fun ad flirtatious collection. --Machine Knitting Monthly

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Forget shoes; take your sock addiction to new lengths with this fun & flirtatious collection of 40 knitted socks designs, with an inspiring mix of cosy, quirky & chic. Pamper yourself with pedicure socks, pose in retro leg warmers, or relax in pretty ballet slippers. You won't be able to resist the tiny tiger feet & funky stripe toe socks. Variation designs will tempt you with a colourful range of irresistible sock yarns & stylish embellishments, such as beads, ribbons & pompoms. With clear patterns, stylish photography & easy-to-follow technique instructions, even novice knitters will be able to treat their feet. About the Author: Kirstie Mc Leod works as a Technical Editor for the UK's top selling knitting magazine, Simply Knitting. Louise Butt also regularly contributes designs to the magazine. They live in Bath. Review: Review from Crafts Business Magazine
- The projects included are fun, varied, & fashionable, & will satisfy both beginner & intermediate sock knitters. The modern designs & creative photography make this an appealing book to pick up & learn from. The price of £12.99 is competitive & I'm certain sock knitters will want to add this title to their stash. --Crafts Business Magazine. Review from Machine Knitting Monthly
- Take your sock addiction to new lengths with this fun ad flirtatious collection. --Machine Knitting Monthly

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From bunnies & bears to Russian dolls & robots, discover a unique range of 20 adorable little knitted characters, each packed with personality & individual charm. Each of the softly coloured characters is a joy to knit for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for a loved one or a quirky home accent. Projects combine simple knits with cute fabric applique accents to add that extra element to your usual knit n purl. Clear making up instructions, fun narrative text & the sweetest photography make this book a delightful gift as well as an irresistible addition to your knitting collection. ...

From bunnies & bears to Russian dolls & robots, discover a unique range of 20 adorable little knitted characters, each packed with personality & individual charm. Each of the softly coloured characters is a joy to knit for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for a loved one or a quirky home accent. Projects combine simple knits with cute fabric applique accents to add that extra element to your usual knit 'n' purl. Clear making up instructions, fun narrative text & the sweetest photography make this book a delightful gift as well as an irresistible addition to your knitting collection. ...