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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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. ...

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! ...

Kids craving a pet of their own will love these adorable knitted animals ideal for cuddling up to & taking on childhood adventures. From furry friends & colourful birds to slimy snakes & friendly fish theres something here to bring a smile to every youngsters face. You can choose from 15 individual pets whether it be the playful ginger kitten adorable hamster or frisky spaniel. Knitted Pets" features designs from a UK author that will appeal to knitters of all abilities looking for a new project to get their needles into. All 15 projects come with a clearly laid out pattern & easy-to-follow making & assembly instructions. The book also

Includes:: a comprehensive techniques section a beautiful photographic pet gallery & an array of helpful tips & hints."

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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 authors 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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* Patterns for bears & accessories for teddy bear devotees * More than 12 different teddy bear patterns from the classic hump-backed long-armed collector's bear to a miniature baby bear * Each bear is shown knitted up with easy-to-follow instructions & clear diagrams Knitting small toys is an absorbing & addictive hobby & homemade teddies have a special charm all of their own. The Knitted Teddy Bear has patterns to knit more than twelve gorgeous teddy bears ranging in style & size. You will find traditional-style heirloom bears for serious teddy affictionados; for children there are bears with their own wardrobe of clothes; & there are tiny teds for the miniature bear enthusias The instructions are easy to follow & there are clear diagrams showing how to sew up thread-joint & create the perfect gift or heirloom. You can build on the patterns given to create many other variations including 'old' bears that have been loved & left in the attic character teddies & mascots. The Knitted Teddy Bear is perfect for teddy bear lovers & keen knitters of all skill-levels from the experienced to relative beginners. ...

You do not need an allotment to produce this abundant crop of vegetables
- just needles yarn & a little knitting know-how. Ranging
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