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Calling
all Jane Austen and knitting fans! This book will enable you
to bring the books to life by recreating some of the famous
scenes via the medium of knitting.
Suitable for experienced knitters looking for an absorbing
challenge this is a new type of project that ties in with
much-loved literature. Featuring a basic body for male and
female dolls this is then customized and dressed in a variety
of Regency outfits before being arranged in tableaux with
knitted props such as a picnic blanket, piano, cakes, armchair
etc. Each chapter has all the costumes, character adjustments,
props and more for a scene from a chosen book plus a reminder
at the beginning of what is going on. Mr. Darcy proposes to
Lizzie, Sir Thomas interrupts rehearsals at Mansfield Park,
Emma marries Mr. Knightley and Colonel Brandon duels with
Willoughby among other scenes, twelve in all. These are not
dolls for young children but poseable ornaments for display
complete with chenille skeletons or card interiors in the
case of some larger props. Each project is listed in words
in quite small print, as this is a fairly small format book
together with a small photograph of the finished item on its
own. More photographs show the items worn and displayed, rather
like the fun of arranging a dolls house without the need for
the large building. This is a book of themed patterns not
a knitting primer but at the back is a handy list of abbreviations
plus a few “extra techniques” such as making a
pompom, Kitchener stitch, I-cords and finishing. If you are
an experienced knitter who enjoys the challenge of small,
detailed projects then this is sure to appeal.
If you cannot find a good range of knitting materials locally
try www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers.
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