This book presents twenty h&-knitted cakes to make & keep; & twenty more to make & give away! Knitters & textile artists alike will have great fun knitting this mouth-watering selection of muffins fairy cakes carrot cake scrumptious gateaux & more. Using simple easy-to-follow instructions no-one will be able to resist knitting at least one of the cakes in this book if not the entire collection making a wonderful project for anyone interested in contemporary knitting design. ...

This book contains a wide variety of cats & kittens to knit
- from fun & quirky to cute & cuddly
- & you don't have to clean

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This is a fun & fact-filled book that dino-obsessed children & grown-ups alike will love from a UK author. It features 15 different dinosaur patterns from Stegasaurus to Triceratops. It

Includes:: a techniques section that covers everything new knitters need to know
- so suitable for all abilities. Do you know your Stegosaurus from your Brachiosaurus or a Diplodocus from a Triceratops? If not then this fun & fact-filled book of prehistoric projects is a must-have. All dino-obsessed children & grown-ups alike will love these quirky knitted toys & with 15 different patterns to choose from there is no excuse not to get knitting. New knitters need not worry as there is a techniques section that covers all the basics you'll need to know. Gallery pages show off the dinosaurs from every angle so you can get up close & personal with these prehistoric creatures.


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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. ...

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." ...

Susie Johns has created twenty beautiful flowers that knitters & flower lovers will love to create. Simple easy-to-follow instructions are provided for each flower & Susie's inspired choice of wools & novelty yarns make these wonderful projects for anyone interested in contemporary knitting design. Features include: twenty great designs; ideal for decorating bags clothes shoes & more; clear step-by-step knitting instructions; & easy & fun to make. ...

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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