Knit
five 8” cute animals and their “mini me”
doll counterparts plus a whole wardrobe of mix and match outfits
with this fun stash-busting book. Choose from bunny, mouse,
kitten, monkey, puppy, teddy or panda, and kit them out for
school, bedtime, beach, snow or picnic. This is not a book
for the total beginner as, like most pattern books, it does
not teach knitting from scratch. But improver level and upwards
will enjoy these small projects. At the front several techniques
featured are explained with the aid of some good-sized photographs,
and there are a few simple embroidery stitches to learn as
well. Each toy has a life-size photograph of it front and
back together with full instructions (written, no charts apart
from the sweater), and there is the fun added touch of the
miniature versions of the animals. Even toys need their own
toys! The garments and accessories are divided into their
respective themes, and feature both knitting and sewing projects.
These can be done by hand and are simple -- the animals plus
their toys can be made using a whole ball of yarn, but the
rest is ideal for using up odds and ends. This is an attractive
and well laid out book, but I felt that the print was fairly
small and not very black; good eyesight is needed. But then
it is needed anyway for such fine work. Apart from this minor
point, knitters will find this an excellent way of using up
yarn and fabric and having some relaxing fun as well.
If you cannot find a good range of knitting materials locally
visit www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers.
Reviews
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Twenty
To Make Mini Christmas Crochet
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