Review
Fiona Goble, author of Knit Your Own Royal Wedding, has now turned her attention to all creatures great and small. As well as a beautifully illustrated retelling of the bible story, the book also contains patterns for Noah, his wife and 15 pairs of animals, from tiny mice to majestic giraffes. Once you've made them all, set them out in front of the fold-out ark template included. Order from Telegraph Bookshop, 0844 873 0316 www.books.telegraph.co.uk --Let's Knit November 2011
You're sure to know Fiona Goble's designs from her bestselling Knit Your Own Royal Wedding. This new book features more of her figures that are packed with personality, this time in the guise of Noah, his wife, and a pair of every animal you can think of! --The Knitter Issue 39
Sing in the rain....with a delightful life-saving captain and his entourage. Fiona Goble's Noah's Knits (£9.99, pb, ivypress.co.uk) features animals two-by-two, a souwester-weating Noah and even a Mrs Noah. --Simply Knitting January 2012
Knit two by two: the author of Knit Your Own Royal Wedding (News, 18 March) Fiona Goble, with Ivy Press's creative team, has now come up with Noah's Knits: The story of Noah's ark with 16 knitted project. The book includes "easy-to-follow patterns" for Noah, Mrs Noah, and 14 pairs of animals; illustrated instructions for basic knitting techniques and finishing touches; a fold-out ark with opening doors and a ramp "for you to display your knitted menagerie"; and the story of the flood and Noah's ark told in full, with illustrations. There is even a little background information about each of the species to be knitted. --Church Times 16 December 2011
Another instant classic from Fiona Goble, this time tackling Noah's menagerie, crammed together, two by two, on his infamous Ark (which is ingeniously included as a card pull-out at the back!). They're all here, from giraffes to crocodiles, penguins to zebras plus of course Noah, Mrs Noah and their wet weather gear. The story is definately written for children, each animal has it s own fact box, and the knits are pretty easy to make so parents looking to combine the pleasures of reding to and playing with their children all at once will find it all here. --Knitting Magazine December 2011
You're sure to know Fiona Goble's designs from her bestselling Knit Your Own Royal Wedding. This new book features more of her figures that are packed with personality, this time in the guise of Noah, his wife, and a pair of every animal you can think of! --The Knitter Issue 39
Sing in the rain....with a delightful life-saving captain and his entourage. Fiona Goble's Noah's Knits (£9.99, pb, ivypress.co.uk) features animals two-by-two, a souwester-weating Noah and even a Mrs Noah. --Simply Knitting January 2012
Knit two by two: the author of Knit Your Own Royal Wedding (News, 18 March) Fiona Goble, with Ivy Press's creative team, has now come up with Noah's Knits: The story of Noah's ark with 16 knitted project. The book includes "easy-to-follow patterns" for Noah, Mrs Noah, and 14 pairs of animals; illustrated instructions for basic knitting techniques and finishing touches; a fold-out ark with opening doors and a ramp "for you to display your knitted menagerie"; and the story of the flood and Noah's ark told in full, with illustrations. There is even a little background information about each of the species to be knitted. --Church Times 16 December 2011
Another instant classic from Fiona Goble, this time tackling Noah's menagerie, crammed together, two by two, on his infamous Ark (which is ingeniously included as a card pull-out at the back!). They're all here, from giraffes to crocodiles, penguins to zebras plus of course Noah, Mrs Noah and their wet weather gear. The story is definately written for children, each animal has it s own fact box, and the knits are pretty easy to make so parents looking to combine the pleasures of reding to and playing with their children all at once will find it all here. --Knitting Magazine December 2011
Product Description
Noah’s Knits features a beautifully illustrated story of Noah and his Ark. Interspersed with the story are knitting patterns for Noah and his wife, plus fifteen pairs of animals, from cute little mice to tigers and giraffes. The book is suitable for people with all levels of knitting ability, with instructions for basic techniques, so that all family members can feel encouraged to contribute. The knits have modern, stylish designs, and there is also a fold-out paper template for an Ark for the animals.
