With a fresh & unique quirkiness that channels the inner child this handbook aspires to bring a little bit of fun to knitting by creating a fantastic collection of knitted dolls & charming miniature wardrobes. Directions for easy-to-knit dolls & tips for giving them distinct features are included & with themes such as To the Mountains Coffee Break & Ship Ahoy! help organise clothing patterns & ignite the imagination. From underwear to overcoats the various garment patterns are appropriate for every ability level & offer a playful universe that any knitter will enjoy exploring. ...

Egg cosies are a perennial favourite amongst home knitters & here Susie Johns shows you how to knit them quickly & easily using the simple patterns in this book. Susie's designs are fun fresh & inspiring & will appeal to a wide range of knitters. There are 20 egg cosies to choose from & 20 alternative colourways ranging in style from traditional to contemporary fun & funky to cute & homely. There are frogs cottages woolly hats teddies pirates & even ghosts to name just a few so there's bound to be something in this book that you will want to knit. All the designs can be easily adapted to match your home style or colour scheme or to complement your favourite set of egg cups. They make fantastic gifts too for special friends & relatives. The egg cosies are very quick & easy to make & can be knitted up in an hour or two from scraps & oddments of wool. They are suitable for knitters of all abilities & an ideal starting point for adults & children who are just learning to knit. ...

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.
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This title comes from the bestselling UK author of Knitted Wild Animals". " Knitted Farm Animals" contains a fabulous range of adorable animals each with its own distinct & humorous character. This attractive collection of original designs is created with strong contemporary colours & durable child-friendly yarn. New knitters need not worry; all the 15 patterns are clearly laid out alongside a comprehensive techniques section covering all the necessary know-how & a beautiful photographic gallery showcasing each animal." ...

A reissue of a popular & successful book The Knitted Farmyard" contains a collection of patterns designed to create a whole farm including family figures animals buildings & fields. With drawings by Jan Messent & charming pictures of the farm & its occupants you are shown how to make ducks horses sheep hens pigs the farmer & his wife a barn ploughed fields hayfields & much more. The base of the farm is the size of a small rug & would be ideal for a child's room. The quantities of materials needed for each piece are quite small so you could use up leftover yarn or whatever you have available. This book is fun easy to follow & full of amusing innovative ideas. Create something fantastic & knit the whole farmyard in different colours. There is plenty of scope for individual touches & extra accessories." ...

These novelty knitting projects range from quick & easy to more challenging & cover apples pears mangoes grapes cherries & more
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This book is for people who enjoy knitting & exploring the different patterns & textures that hand knitting can create & who want to use these skills to produce beautiful pieces for their homes. H&-crafted items always add an extra layer of personality & interest to a room & a beautifully knitted & designed piece whether it is a cover for an existing piece of furniture or a wonderful throw is a covetable & unique accessory. Ruth Cross draws on her experience of designing organic & freeform collections to guide you through the process of making & creating your own items. Taking an experimental approach Ruth combines traditional stitches with new stitches she has devised herself. She creates desirable fabrics that can adorn many different items around the home from easy chairs to footstools a doorstop to a table runner vase covers to wall hangings. Throughout the book there are more than 20 complete patterns for you to create these beautiful projects. However Ruth also encourages & gives advice on how to experiment for yourself to produce your own designs. Starting with the very basics
- simple knitting & purling
- & progressing to add further texture & embellishment she guides you through a range of different stitch patterns & techniques. As she goes through she shows how you can adapt these patterns to different sizes scales & shapes so that they can be widely applied around the home to create competely personal pieces.

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The designs in this book have been selected from Sonja's large collection of art knitwear patterns that she has collected through the years. The patterns are printed as symbols which make them easy to follow & include shawls & tablecloths. Knit one of the larger designs in mohair yarn for a fabulous shawl or start with a smaller project to build your experience. ...

Meerkats are appealing little creatures & their growing popularity over the last few years has elevated them to something approaching cult status! Now these cutest of creatures have been immortalised in yarn by Susan Stratford who has created twenty fun & novel characters for you to knit. All of the meerkats in this book are based on the same easy-to-follow pattern which is then transformed into a beach babe rock star bride gardener golfer skier to name just a few by simply using different coloured yarns & dressing them in different knitted outfits. You will love these adorable little knitted animals
- & so will anyone you choose to knit them for. Before you know it you'll be hooked & well on the way to knitting an entire meerkat clan!
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Mug cosies are a new & growing trend in home knitting & are arguably the most stylish way to keep your hot drinks warm. Now you can knit them quickly & easily using the simple patterns in this book. There are 20 'mug hugs' to choose from & 20 alternative colourways ranging in style from traditional to contemporary fun & funky to cute & homely. All the designs can be easily adapted to match your home style or colour scheme or to complement your favourite set of coffee cups. They make fantastic gifts too for special friends & relatives or indeed anyone you share a coffee with regularly. & why not make a personalised one for each member of your knitting or sewing group book club or staff room? There are endless possibilities! ...