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This is the most appealing and creative collection of knitting projects yet from the author of "Itty-Bitty Hats" and "Itty-Bitty Nursery". The projects range from classic and traditional fare - often presented with a fun twist - to the imaginative new ideas that Susan B. Anderson creates, including a lion that becomes an elephant and a frog that reverses into a turtle. The beginners' projects offered here are every bit as original and inspiring as the more advanced ones (easy doesn't have to be boring), and they're all presented with the same clear instructions and beautiful photographs that are a hallmark of "Itty-Bitty Toys" and "Itty-Bitty Nursery". Toddlers will be engaged by the colorful Nesting Boxes and comfy animals, while older kids will enjoy the Zebra and Panda Hand Puppets, the elaborate Princess and the Pea Set, and Felted Bouncy Balls, a felted version of a super ball that's perfect for indoor play.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've only had this book for two weeks, and already I've made three toys: 2 squishy balls, and a sheep. And a third is on the needles: a puppy with a blanket.
There are lots of projects to choose from, the explanations are very clear and the fact that the book is spiral bound, with stiff pages, makes it very easy to use.
A lot of projects only require small amounts of yarn, so you can use all your leftovers!
Measurements are in inches, almost all projects require knitting in the round on double pointed needles.
Have fun!
There are lots of projects to choose from, the explanations are very clear and the fact that the book is spiral bound, with stiff pages, makes it very easy to use.
A lot of projects only require small amounts of yarn, so you can use all your leftovers!
Measurements are in inches, almost all projects require knitting in the round on double pointed needles.
Have fun!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am by far from being an experienced knitter and have never in my life knitted in the round before but have found it easy to learn with this book. I wanted toy patterns but not for children but to knit to make toys for both cats and dogs to help an animal rescue raise money and there are several that can be used for this purpose within the book. I received it a day before was expected and it was a nice surprise. Already I have a toy on the needles ok is nothing hard as decided to do the squishy ball to learn how to knit in the round and in a couple of hours had mastered this technique. I actually lost track of time and have so far found it easy to do. I am looking forward to trying something a bit more complicated the next time around. The instructions are in American terminology but in all honesty they are not that much different to the British terminology. Would have been nice to have British size needles quoted as well but that is easy enough to find out and only delayed me a matter of a few minutes that it took to find out what they were. Is well worth the money whether you are an experienced knitter or have only basic knowledge. I class myself as the latter as have not even picked up any knitting needles for over 20 years but have found what I have done so far easy although I did feel like giving up knitting in the round at the beginning until I got the hang of it. It is spiral bound and the pages are fairly thick making it easy to use and staying on the page you are working from. I bought several books for the purpose stated above and this is the first that I have used to knit something from.
I have seen much more difficult patterns to work from that are written in the British terminology and look forward to being able to knit the more complicated patterns in this book as my knowledge and confidence grows in my knitting ability.
I have seen much more difficult patterns to work from that are written in the British terminology and look forward to being able to knit the more complicated patterns in this book as my knowledge and confidence grows in my knitting ability.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was really happy when the book arrived because I had pre ordered it. There aren't many books about knitting toys.
I especially love the reversibles. You can knit a mouse and reverse it into a cat. Also the story about the two sisters (also reversible) is darling. This project is certainly on my waiting list. I must say however that the author mentions that the knitting in the round is for beginners. I know how to knit, but still the knitting in the round is to difficult for me. I will practise some more and then the sisters are my first project of this book.
I especially love the reversibles. You can knit a mouse and reverse it into a cat. Also the story about the two sisters (also reversible) is darling. This project is certainly on my waiting list. I must say however that the author mentions that the knitting in the round is for beginners. I know how to knit, but still the knitting in the round is to difficult for me. I will practise some more and then the sisters are my first project of this book.
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Great book!
I'm very satisfied with this book, great service from Amazon, great packaging and prompt delivery. The book is for all you knitting people out there - great schematics, my... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Stenlius
Delightful
I was given this book as a birthday present and have been absolutely delighted with it. I love knitting in the round and so far had only knitted socks and gloves and wanted... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Irene Fletcher
itty bitty toys
This book is spiral bound so stays open well which is good when your hands are busy with knitting pins. Read more
Published 6 months ago by webstermouse
itty-bitty toys
I was very pleased with the patterns in the book. Looking forward to knitting the 'newborn' baby doll pattern with clothes. Lots of projects to make.
Published 11 months ago by English Lady
itty biity toys
good book. lots of ideas to inspire u, i like the reversible toys, not seen much like them apart from dolls. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J8ydenj8ke
Toys in the round
Most of the patterns in this book knit 'in the round', only the Nesting Boxes and the Penguin are knitted 'back and forth' in the traditional style. Read more
Published 14 months ago by jobot
MUST BUY
THIS IS A MUST BUY FOR ANYONE THAT ENJOYS MAKING TOYS THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW AND ITS A SPIRAL BOUND BOOK WHICH SAFES HAVING TO KEEP A PATTERN OPEN
Published 16 months ago by WHICHCRAFTWITCH
great ideas
Lovely patterns bvut be warned that the terminology is for American knitters therefore is different to English terminology. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Susan Hammond
loving this book
itty bitty toys is a beautiful book, east to follow and very unusual patterns. one of the best i've seen.
Published 23 months ago by kiwicat
A triumph for toy knitters
Beautifully written, carefully presented and most of all full of original and quirky toy designs.
A must for anyone with small children to knit for. Read more
A must for anyone with small children to knit for. Read more
Published on 7 April 2010 by Tia Webb
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