Knit Your Own Britain


Book Description

British icons from Shakespeare to Marmite in a knitted version




Knit Your Own Royal Wedding


Book Description

The most unique tribute to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton--instructions for a handknit wedding scene complete with adorable dolls and a foldout illustration of Westminster Abbey so you can display your creations. Knit Your Own Royal Wedding features projects for Prince William, Kate Middleton, the Queen, Prince Harry, other members of the royal family, and even a cute little corgi. The background scene, which fits into a pocket in the back cover, is an illustrated foldout of Westminster Abbey. Also included are instructions for a few wedding accessories. Each project comes complete with knitting instructions and full-color photos of the finished doll, all on cleverly illustrated pages. For knitters and nonknitters alike, this will be a beautiful and fun souvenir of what is sure to be the wedding of the century!




Knit Your Own Scotland


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Scotland is one of the greatest small countries in the world. Now you can have your very own miniature wooly version to celebrate Scotland in all its glory. With Robert Burns as a knitted National Bard, Braveheart William Wallace, a Highland coo, Scotty dogs, and a knitted Saltire flag, Knit Your Own Scotland is a unique and beautiful collection of iconic symbols from Scotland. There's even a knitted Forth Bridge and the Scott Monument, and if you're feeling hungry, try a Scotch pie or some shortbread. All knitted, of course.




This Golden Fleece


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A history of Britain's long love affair with wool, told through a year of knitting garments from around the British Isles.




Knit Your Own Broons


Book Description

The Broons have been making readers laugh for decades, so what better way to celebrate Scotland's most-loved family than creating miniature wooly versions of your very own! From the authors of the much-loved Knit Your Own Scotland and Knit Your Own Britain comes this wonderful guide to knitting your own Broons family. With detailed step-by-step instructions on how to create Maw, Paw, Joe, Hen, Daphne, Maggie, Horace, the Twins, the Bairn, and not forgetting Gran'paw, Knit Your Own Broons is perfect for knitters of all abilities and an ideal gift for fans of Scotland's favorite happy family.




Knit Your Own Dog


Book Description

Presents projects with instructions and color illustrations for twenty-five breeds of knitted stuffed toy canines.




Very British Baby Knits


Book Description

For many years, Susan Campbell has designed and produced special one-off pieces for a variety of high-profile clients. Susans Estate butts onto the Royal Sandringham Estate, home of HRM Queen Elizabeth, and Anmer Hall, the country home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Susan has designed the collections in this book with the young Royals very much in mind. This book features 30 beautiful, hand-knitted designs ranging from baby clothes to toys and accessories that will make gorgeous gifts for any baby. The projects reflect the classic elegance of British design with easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photographs. Knitters of all abilities will relish making these gorgeous designs which, with Susan Campbell s royal connections, are fit for your own little prince or princess!




The Jean Moss Book of World Knits


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A collection of patterns for sweaters, hats, and slippers which incorporate the prints from the textiles of ancient cultures




Knit Your Own Boyfriend


Book Description

Finding the perfect man can be difficult, but this great new book has the answer – knit your own! First decide what you want your knitted boyfriend to look like. Decide on his height, build and skin colour and then turn to the hairstyle gallery. There are woolly beards, moustaches, quiffs or dreadlocks to choose from. Then decide what he does for a living. Like a man in knitted uniform? Make your boyfriend into a chef, doctor, a fireman or a policeman. Prefer something a little smarter? Knit a suit, tie and briefcase and make him into a lawyer, banker or accountant. Or if you want something more exciting, we have patterns to make an astronaut, rock star, surfer or even an explorer. Can’t decide? Mix and match our clothing patterns to create a whole wardrobe. And the best thing about a knitted boyfriend? He doesn’t answer back! Word count: 5,000




Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting


Book Description

Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.