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Those knitting maestros
are at it again, this time with birds. Knit yourself an aviary
of fun, colorful feathered friends from all over the world
and use them to decorate your home year-round, or adorn your
Christmas tree.
You can expect a more beautiful than average book when you
buy an Arne and Carlos one. This is no exception, with not
only lots of gorgeous birds but also shots of the duo’s
home and stash of wonderful, inspiring objects. For an unusual
twist, flip open the first two pages and see thumbnail (actually
larger than that) images of all the birds, making it easy
to select one. Do the same with the final two pages and see
a basic blank chart and written instructions so you can design
your own bird, or make anything in the book. There is more
about this in the first chapter where you can discover how
to make up the basic bird and what materials you need to buy.
You won’t have to try and source Scandinavian yarns
either, as the birds can be made up using a variety of different
ones. This is not a book for beginners and you need to be
able to read charts, but as long as you know how to knit these
small projects won’t be too taxing. There are many different
patterns in here from birds based on the authors complete
with wire glasses to birds with embroidery inspired by traditional
Mexican patterns or Scandinavian sweaters, European garden
birds and exotic birds of paradise. Some birds look extra
festive as they are adorned with real feathers, beads and
sequins, while others sport hats or have their patterns incorporated
into them as they are knitted. This is an excellent way of
decorating your home in an attractive and unusual way and
using up lots of oddments of yarn. Beautiful and a lot of
fun.
If you cannot find a good range of knitting materials locally,
visit www.searchpress.com for a list of suppliers.
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