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Albert Einstein proved to us that E=MC2. Marilyn Monroe convinced us that gentlemen prefer blondes and that diamonds are a girl's best friend. Elvis Presley showed us how to swivel our hips to old-time rock 'n' roll. Through science, pop culture and arts, all of them have become the objects of great attention and devotion by fans everywhere. They are, in essence, icons of the 20th century. From an Argentinian revolutionist to a scientific genius to a rock 'n' roll band hailing from Liverpool, immortalise your favourite legend as a knitted character. Enlightened by the Communist Manifesto? Chairman Mao would make a bold statement on your book shelf. Learn to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee with Muhammad Ali, or "Get into the Groove" with your own pint-sized Madonna doll. Colour photography and easy-to-follow instructions for the doll and wardrobe changes are included. In addition, the book features basic knitting instructions and includes a basic doll pattern and techniques for altering body shape and facial features. Whether you're a knitting novice or a seasoned expert, "Knitted Icons" is a delightful book that appeals to knitters and fans alike.
About the Author
Carol Meldrum is a young and talented knitter and crafter who has worked as a Design Consultant for Rowan Yarns and has already published several books including Easy Beaded Crochet Accessories, Funky Knits and Easy Crochet Accessories. Carol lives in Glasgow.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Got to say this book, at first glance, is excellent, inspirational, quirky, a great idea. With James Dean as my main template I'm also using a number of the clothing patterns to create Eddie Cochran as a gift for my husband's birthday - leather trousers, check shirt and gold lame for the waistcoat, not to mention adapting George Harrison's guitar to turn it into a Gretsch 6120! However, personally I would have never ok'd this book in its current format and this is why I have given a three star rating. As the clothing patterns need to be photocopied in an enlarged form, I would like the pages to be removable as I have had one hellava job trying to copy them, the spine of the book gets in the way etc. Publishers take note! Overall a great little book, and as one person (at least) has said, beats knitting booties!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My BF and I found this book in the haberdashery section of John Lewis recently
I laughed so hard I cried, especially over the pattern for "Knit your own Ghandi"
I didnt know it had been on Graham Norton - I'll check it out on You Tube.
Dont think I'll be getting the needles out for this one - but God I havent seen anything so funny in ages.
Priceless.
I laughed so hard I cried, especially over the pattern for "Knit your own Ghandi"
I didnt know it had been on Graham Norton - I'll check it out on You Tube.
Dont think I'll be getting the needles out for this one - but God I havent seen anything so funny in ages.
Priceless.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My Grandma taught me to knit but nothing like this. I first saw the book on the Graham Norton show and it looked brilliant. I've not followed patterns before but I think I'll be flicking through the book chuckling before I get to that point. If there is anything funnier than the knitted Ghandi in any other book this year I will be amazed. You won't need wool or needles to get hours of fun from this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Works of art
Glad to be able to review this book,now I have finally completed a doll.The knitted body was a quick knit and very accurate.Had more trouble with the paper pattern for clothes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mamamip
Brilliant!!!
Bought this as a present for my sister. It's great!! Has all sorts of famous characters in strange outfits! Funny!
Published 16 months ago by littlestar
Knitted Icons
Fun book with 25 designs for knitting icons - famouse people and characters.
Contains instructions for the basic knitted character then patterns for making clothing. Read more
Contains instructions for the basic knitted character then patterns for making clothing. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. Se Downey
fun
I am currently knitting Audrey Hepburn... Very easy to follow. Hilarious icons. V clever! Can't wait to knit more.
Published on 17 April 2010 by Lisa K. Broom
celebrity knitted dolls
A really good little book with clear instructions.
Dolls are easier to make than I first thought.
Dolls are easier to make than I first thought.
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Mrs. Chris J. Thomas
Run with it
hurrah- a book that actually works! Little Brucie Lee is all knitted up, looks like the picture, the pattern worked, the clothes worked, my husband likes him. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by Woolly Moose
Knitted Icons
Wel done to Carol, I reckon this is the best book of the year 2007. If you want to knit an Idol but cant what better reason to start, for all ages- it beats baby booties!! Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2007 by J. matos
Brilliant book, but can't get anyone to knit one for me
This is a fantastic book full of excellent ideas and I bought it thinking they will be the hottest thing this Christmas. Also I really wanted the Bruce Lee. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2007 by Peter Wylie
Fantastic! And I can't knit!
This is laugh til you can't stop sort of book. Even if you can't knit (and the book reckons its pretty easy to create an icon) its worth getting just to chuckle over. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2007 by RC
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