Craft your own knitted story with the help of London-based pattern designer Laura Long, who designs, makes and sells her knitted creations to boutiques and galleries all over the world. From bunnies and bears to Russian dolls and owls, discover a unique range of over 20 adorable little knitted characters, each packed with personality and individual charm. Each of the softly coloured characters is a joy to knit for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for a loved one or a quirky home accent. Projects combine simple knits with cute fabric applique accents to add that extra element to your usual knit 'n' purl. Clear making up instructions, fun narrative text and the sweetest photography make this book a delightful gift as well as an irresistible addition to your knitting collection. Knitted Toy Tales also explores the technical side of crafting your own story. From casting on and the basic stitch and purl, to applique, binding off, shaping your creations and knitting in the round, Laura's helpful guidance will have you knitting like a pro in no time!
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"Knit your way into a fairytale world with these adorable characters designed by Laua Long" "Quick, simple and gorgeous, these are ideal for last-minute knitted gifts" --Simply Knitting "Your child will enjoy this book as much as you…" "The stories make this knitting book unique-it's probably the first and only pattern book to keep you and your child gripped" --Junior
This is a beautiful book with clear instructions,a nd it's packed full of adorable projects that wou'll be itching to knit. --Knit Today magazine
How can you not love a books that has a knitted, rather suave-looking frog prince on the cover? …stays the right side of cute and gives the overall book a charm and heirloom status edge. --Knitting Magazine
This is a beautiful book with clear instructions,a nd it's packed full of adorable projects that wou'll be itching to knit. --Knit Today magazine
How can you not love a books that has a knitted, rather suave-looking frog prince on the cover? …stays the right side of cute and gives the overall book a charm and heirloom status edge. --Knitting Magazine
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Laura Long graduated with a knitted textiles degree from Central St Martins in 2003 and has been working out of her central London studio ever since. She teaches knitting and designs, makes and sells her knitted creations to boutiques and galleries all over the world. Teaching and freelance work has played an important part in her business, and her previous clients include Rowan yarns, Simply Knitting and Knit Today magazines, and publications such as Collective Knitting and Holiday Knits.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Funnimator
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This book is so sweet! The patterns are really clear and easy to do. It has a nice range of difficulty too so if you're a beginner or an expert, there's always something for you to do. I've made a baby bunny so far which was suprisingly quick to do even though I'm not a fast knitter. Beautifully presented throughout with funky patterns to last for years! It also has instructions on how to knit if you are a complete knitting virgin! Because some of the patterns require using double pointed or round needles, it teaches how to use them too and a whole lot more great information. I'd recommend this book for any modern knitter out there!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book last month and have so far made 3 mice, the penguin and the pig. They are really easy to make - I am quite new to knitting - but help you develop your confidence quickly as once you've mastered a couple of basic stitches you can pretty much make any of the projects. The instructions are very clear and all the patterns I have done so far work. It is written in a friendly style, for example she says, "Don't worry if the gauge is not exact - it doesn't matter if the bunnies are a little larger or smaller than shown." There are helpful ratings for each project and also suggestions for wool. There is a chapter devoted to techniques and templates at the back. The photography is beautiful and it really makes you want to pick up your needles and start. I love the way she combines lovely supersoft yarns with liberty print fabrics for the ears and feet. This is a very creative book and it is that lovely style of vintage with a contemporary twist.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. M. Bastow
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This is a lovely book. You can use up bits of yarn left from other projects too which is always good. There are lots of varied projects and the little rhymes that go with each project are sweet too. This would make a lovely gift for a someone new to knitting or experienced.
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So cute!
There are lots of fun projects to do in this book. Its easy to follow the instructions and the finished products make great unique gifts.
Published 1 month ago by qwerty
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great
easy to follow read great easy to follow pictures told many friends at knitting club about very very good book
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Ruth Hodgkinson
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really lovely patterns
This book is wonderful, the patterns are well written and easy to follow. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a good selection of toy patterns.
Published 4 months ago by smellienellie
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Good fun
I love knitting toys and this book has some great characters. So don't just think about it buy the book.
Published 4 months ago by Dorise black
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Three Pigs
I borrowed my partners daughters book to knit the 3 pigs for our granddaughter. Really easy to follow ( some toy books have really complicated instructions and I've bene knitting... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. D. L. Tickner
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Wonderful knits
I love this book. I have it on my Kindle which is really convenient as I don't have to cart the book around with me all the time. Read more
Published 8 months ago by GrannyKnits
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Excellent resource
I ordered ths for a Christmas present for my Mum and she hasn't put it down, she loves to Knit and has already decided on several items to knit from the book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by SPV DUNMORE
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Magical!
This is a beautiful book set out like a story book for children but with clear and easy knitting instructions, lovely photographs and is absolutely magical. Read more
Published 22 months ago by A reader
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challenging but not too hard
A lovely book with gorgeous cuddly toys to make. I am a beginer knitter and found to patterns and various stitches easy to follow. Read more
Published on 7 April 2011 by chrissi
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Lovely book
A beautiful book with a great selection of patterns to suit all abilities. I have really enjoyed knitting the frog and the book itself is very enjoyable to just read and browse... Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2011 by Emily Armstrong
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