Knitted Toy Travels: 15 Wild Knitting Projects From Around the Globe - Softcover

Long, Laura

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144630146X ISBN 13: 9781446301463

Publisher: David & Charles, 2012

Synopsis

This is a fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have you knitting adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly coloured characters is a joy to knit for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for children or adults alike. The variety of designs and ideas for finishing and embellishing with your choice of fabric and trimmings means limitless potential to create special gifts and keepsakes for everyone. There are 15 irresistible projects, beginning with Ed the intrepid explorer. Each knitted toy animal that follows has its own unique character and all the animals are linked by Explorer Ed's travels around the world. In every country he visits, he meets a new animal, each with a different story to tell, from Kath kangaroo and her baby Joey, and monkey Mike to Penny the panda and Lenny the lion. This collection of sweet little knitted animals brings out the child in all of us. Creating beautiful toys out of yarn can remind you of special places and creatures, and can be enjoyed for many years to come. There are projects in this book for everyone to enjoy knitting, from beginners to more advanced knitters. In the handy techniques section you will learn all of the knitting basics from casting on, the knit and purl stitches, basic stitch patterns, binding off, shaping, colourwork, making up and finishing touches. Running throughout the book are enchanting photographs, illustrations and Laura's fun little rhymes, all of which bring the characters to life with a unique storybook feel. Plan travels for your toys with the innovative pull-out map of the world; from the bamboo forests of China to the Australian outback, and everywhere in between! Knit your way around the world!

About this title

About the Author:

Laura Long has a knitted textiles degree from Central St Martins and works out of her central London studio. She teaches knitting and designs, makes and sells her knitted creations to boutiques and galleries all over the world; her previous clients include Simply Knitting Magazine and Knit Today. Laura lives in South London.

Review:

"If you like to knit toys and animals, this book is a really cute choice. These projects would be great to knit for kids or for animal-loving grown ups." --About.com Knitting

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 144630146X
• ISBN 13: 9781446301463
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128