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! ...

Knit Vintage offers a fantastic selection of more than 20 timeless designs based on original women's knitwear patterns from the 1930s to the 1950s. Drawing from their own extensive collections of vintage knitting patterns authors Madeline Weston & Rita Taylor have chosen garments for their classic style & updated them to appeal to 21st century tastes. The patterns which incorporate traditional stitch formations such as cables lace Fair Isle & other motifs have been adapted to suit an array of gorgeous modern yarns in fashion-forward colours & sumptuous textures including merino angora cotton bamboo cashmere alpaca & silk. The five chapters ' Pretty Tops' ' Cute Cardigans' ' Starlet Sweaters' ' Twinsets & Two Pieces' & ' Finishing Touches'
- include short-sleeve tops cardigans sweaters twinsets stockings a beret shawl & mittens. All feature classic touches that will appeal to anyone who loves the exquisite attention to detail found in vintage knitwear. Beautifully styled & photographed this bespoke collection of 20 projects will delight every knitter & fashionista who appreciates the classic elegance of the original sweater girls & the retro silhouettes of the silver-screen starlets.
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Britain has had an influence on the world that far outweighs its size. With its rich history beautiful landscapes & creative people Britain is without doubt one of the greatest places in the world. & in Knit Your Own Britain you can now create your own miniature woolly version! Knit Your Own Britain is a unique & beautiful collection of some of the finest British icons from The Beatles & James Bond to Robin Hood & Henry VIII &

Includes:: contemporary figures like David & Victoria Beckham & Ant & Dec. Fun fascinating & fantastic Knit Your Own Britain is a woolly celebration of some of the best of British.

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Whatever the weather a knitters entire year-round wardrobe can be found right here in this book of wonderfully wearable fashions from designer Lena Maikon. Fresh & trendy without being too edgy this collection of 17 designs

Includes:: Winter Summer medium-weight dresses tops skirts jumpers & more. Made with wonderful yarns like organic wool alpaca bamboo eco-cotton & more these stylish patterns are sure to excite fashion-conscious knitters while at the same time offering them practical wardrobe pieces they will really be able to use in their everyday lives.

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Its no secret that knitters can be a bit nerdy-the hobby itself is so mathematical & quirky. In Knits for Nerds Toni Carr offers up projects based on all manner of books movies & TV nerds love including: A sexy Star Trek mini-dress uniform; Adorable Dr Who-inspired robot doll; Hobbit feet slippers; A laptop bag that doubles as a chessboard; A Joss Whedons Firefly scarf & some socks to go with your Jayne Cobb Hat; Baby beanie with elf ears; Big Bang Theory-inspired his & hers sweater vests; Padmes battle cape & hairstyles from Star Wars. The knitting webosphere is alive with evidence that knitters are sci-fi fantasy comics & manga geeks! For example: A quick search on etsy.com shows many nerd-inspired knitting projects from Star Trek characters to sci-fi inspired yarn Batgirl gloves & more; Doctor Who fans on Ravelry meet on in Who Knits? with around 5 000 members; Geekcrafts.com profiles any & all crafts that relate to geeks. Yet no book of knits has catered to this community-or the many people that take costuming for sci-fi conventions with utmost seriousness & DIY passion. ...

Discover the secrets of lace knitting with this wonderful collection of 16 projects. Discover the joys of lace knitting with this fantastic new volume from two leading lace experts featuring 16 original projects. Worked exclusively in lace-weight & fine yarns these wonderful projects
- including shawls stoles scarves & triangles
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This is a solid resource on shaping & wearing knitwear to advantage. It features 24 patterns organised by type of garment each paying attention to fit in some way. It

Includes:: tonnes of tips & useful instructions from some of todays top knitters from Sally Melville to Lily Chin. No matter how lovely the design or how breathtaking the yarn it doesnt matter if the finished garment doesnt fit. In this book knitters will find a solid resource on shaping (and wearing) knitwear to advantage as well as 24 patterns designed to deliver a satisfying fit. Every knitter has experienced that moment when she finishes a sweater casts off & smiles
- only to pull it over her head look in the mirror & frown. In Knits that Fit" knitters will find the information to help them achieve knitting success by breaking free from the bad habit of blindly following a pattern. From the basics of proper length & width to advice based on body type there are tonnes of useful instructions & tips inside. Organised by type of garment (short sleeved pullover & cardigans) the patterns featured all look at attention to fit in some way. The basic unshaped square will be a thing of the past."


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No-one can resist knitting a pretty pair of baby bootees for a new baby
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