Knit & Purl Pets that everyone will want to take home. We love our pets for their companionship & unique characters so creative author Clare Garland has packed personality aplenty into each one of the little pets within this book. Every creature has the adorable charm & mischievous quirkiness that we expect from our animals
- just knit them up & watch them come to life before your eyes. So no matter what pet you've always dreamed of having whether it's a puppy chicken or even a dinosaur you're only a few rows or rounds away from owning it! There is a wonderful menagerie of 20 animal projects that
Includes:: Little feathered friends Silkysoft snake Naughty hen trio Egg-stra good layers Itty Bitty guinea pigs Mittens & socks the lop eared rabbits Speckle the Kitten Toy Mouse Tortellini tortoise Bamber the Labrador puppy Ravenous Rats Biscuit the cat Biscuit's basket Reggie Veggie the Stegosaurus Pip & Pop ponies Charlie the chameleon Zoom the Greyhound Greyhound's jacket All the projects in this book are quick
- some take less than a day
- & easy to knit once the basic techniques have been mastered. The pets are all or in part knitted using four double-pointed knitting needles
- a fairly new approach to toy knitting. This can seem a little daunting to the uninitiated but the very act of going round & round is pure meditation & fun
- & the knitted creation is 'sculptured' in 3D forms as you work so you can instantly see how your work is progressing. If you are new to knitting or need to brush up on your past skills there are basic techniques from how to cast on knit & purl knit in the round & cast off. There is also advice on special design techniques & finishing touches. All knitting patterns use abbreviations to save time & space so there is also a useful list of all the abbreviations used in the patterns of the book. So whether you are new to knitting or more advanced & whether you own a pet or wish you did with Clare Garland's easy step-by-step instructions beautiful photos & helpful diagrams you can knit your own pet!





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Do you have a great new jumper pattern that doesnt match your current obsession for Peter Pan collars? Or have you found an original 1950s pattern for a gorgeous knitted blouse only to realise its three sizes too small & the recommended yarns havent been around for at least 20 years? Dont be limited by what is available on-line & in shops. This book shows you how simple it is to change lengths take out waists shorten sleeves & substitute for yarns that are no longer in production. Knit Back in Time reveals two crucial secrets for knitting vintage-style projects: how to update a vintage pattern to suit modern sizes & yarns & how to customise modern patterns to give them a vintage look. It also provides patterns for vintage-style elements offering invaluable advice on mixing & matching sleeves necklines & collars to create your own designs. You can choose to add a bell-shaped three-quarter or ruffled sleeve to the same sweater body depending on the look you want or just give in & knit three different jumpers all from the same basic pattern. ...

This title features nine delightful knitted projects for children including hats jumpers blankets & more. Stitch cozy comfy gifts for little ones! Discover a great selection of nine fun-to-knit projects. Create appealing clothes & accessories in a range of styles including hats baby blankets pillows jeans & a T-shirt a cuddly toy a scalloped-edge jumper & more. Suitable for knitters of all levels these projects are perfect for the little ones in your life. ...

* More than 150 stitches beautifully photographed in the latest yarns * Ideal for beginner & seasoned knitters * Basic techniques included & tips featured throughout Featuring an inspirational collection of stitches this book offers 150 swatches that will add stunning detail & finish to any knitted garment. Transform an existing jumper with a beautiful lacy border or fancy frilled finish. Or pep up a cardigan design with a pretty picot edge. Each stitch features a full-colour photograph with clear & concise pattern instructions & charts. The striking patterns will keep knitters of every level busy experimenting with different types of ties loops knots braids twists bobbles & more. Other books in the series include: Knit & Purl Lace & Eyelets Cables & Arans Crochet Stitch Motifs Basic Crochet Stitches 101 Stitches to Knit 101 Stitches to Crochet Colourwork Stitches & Crochet Edgings & Trims. ...

Using only the finest natural materials Noro yarns are as striking to behold as they are easy to work with. Using only the finest natural materials & ecologically sound manufacturing processes Japanese designer Eisaku Noro has been producing some of the most extraordinary & popular yarns in the world for over 30 years. Hand colored in vivid combinations of painterly hues Noro yarns are as striking to behold as they are easy to work with. This follow-up to Knit Noro" features 32 small projects knitters can complete in a weekend including Leg Warmers Cabled Mittens a Lace Flap Hat & even an iPad cover." ...

Gorgeous knitwear
- that does good too! The knitting community has always come together to support a great cause & Knit Red"
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This is the essential guide to creating beautiful h&-knitting. Knit Step by Step" gives you the tools techniques & stitch patterns you need to create beautiful & original knitted items. With more than 150 techniques & stitch patterns clearly photographed pick up " Knit Step by Step" whenever you're looking for a new stitch to try or when you've got yourself in a knot. Plus 10 fun projects help you build on the skills you've learnt throughout the book. Whether you've just joined the knitting craze or are looking to hone your skills " Knit Step by Step" has everything you need. The content was previously published in " The Knitting Book" (9781405368032)." ...

This hugely successful Christmas favourite has been completely reworked for modern knitters. The pieces have all been knitted in today's yarns taking advantage of the variety of sparkling & novelty yarns now available & the nativity scene has been recreated & photographed using Jan Messent's excellent patterns & instructions. The nativity scene is small enough to be manageable yet large enough for many people to have a hand in its making from the older more experienced knitter to the youngest beginner; there is even a yarn wrapping activity for young fingers (the making of the stable wall) making this the perfect project for a school church knitting group family or community. The materials needed are simple & inexpensive; the knitted figures & items are assembled using box card & the patterns allow for individual interpretation in the yarn & stitch patterns. The knitting patterns are clearly presented & there is plenty of advice on all the knitting processes. Full patterns diagrams & drawings show how to make the stable & stars Mary Joseph the infant & manger an ox donkey & sheep shepherds an angel children & wise men. Knit & assemble your own beautiful nativity scene to be enjoyed for years to come. ...

Discover the most adventurous way to knit dolls Amigurumi is the Japanese hobby of creating dolls & anthropomorphic stuffed animals with an anime aesthetic. Long popular in Asia amigurumi are on an upward trajectory in the U.S. as more crafters discover this unique form of artwork. Now two great hobbies-amigurumi & knitting-come together brilliantly in Knit This Doll! Adventurous knitters of all skill levels can test their own creativity as they work their way through menus of options to create truly one-of-a-kind dolls. Each step of the way knitters by selecting skin tones hair styles various attributes & even making removable shoes sweaters hats skirts jeans & more.* Combines knitting with the Japanese hobby amigurumi* Basic pattern for a large 15-inch doll with a range of detail options & accessories to make countless combinations of original dolls. No two will be alike!* Illustrated step-by-step instructions included throughout Can you think of a more original way to knit? Grab your knitting needles unleash your imagination & get ready to Knit This Doll! ...

Amy Herzog's primary focus in writing this book is to teach knitters how to assess their own body shapes: top heavy bottom heavy or proportional & then knit accordingly. The concept for the book began as a series of blog posts. Fans of the blog encouraged Amy to continue fleshing out this concept so she went on to create ten tutorials that give knitters the tools & techniques they need to create flattering garments. & now she has combined her tutorials with more than 20 new patterns & turned it all into a book. In Knit to Flatter Herzog provides guidelines for silhouettes & styles that work with each body shape along with three or four sweater patterns per shape category. She then provides patterns for 10 additional sweaters & guidelines for customising each one of them to flatter each body shape. Each pattern is written in up to ten sizes & garments are photographed on models with a variety of body shapes to keep the whole presentation real. No smoke & mirrors here. Just real beauty! ...