Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After | Date: 28 April 2011, 05:57
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Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After
By A. Stewart-Guinee
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* Number Of Pages: 176
* Publication Date: 2009-08-31
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0470262680
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780470262689
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Product Description
32 whimsical patterns for children twelve months to eight years.
Two timeless traditions-fairy tales and knitting-come together magically in the season's most original knitting book. You'll get patterns to knit pieces that are reminiscent of the world's most beloved fabled characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, Hansel and Gretel, knights, pirates, and many more. From a fanciful capelet and muff to a playful baby jumper and hat, these are the children's knitting patterns dreams are made of.
Richly wrapped in the look and feel of a real storybook, Fairy Tale Knits is saturated with lush photography and a beautiful full-color design. Whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter, these 32 imaginative projects truly make for knitting happily ever after. You'll get
* 32 patterns for innovative projects kids will love to wear
* Designs that are wearable for everyday school and play
* A full-color design featuring lush photography
Fairy Tale Knits is a sophisticated and enchanting knitting book you and your children will turn to again and again.
Free Patterns from Fairy Tale Knits
Snowflake Queen Sweater Coat Pattern
Princess Crown Pattern
Summary: knitting book review
Rating: 5
Absolutely charming book that appeals to both myself and my children! I will definetly make many of these patterns!
Summary: A Fairy Tale Indeed!
Rating: 5
I'm a mom of 2 princes, and I can't describe how excited I get when I see great knitting designs out there for boys! This book is jam packed full of sweetness and whimsy, for boys AND girls. The design and layout is all in theme, and my 2 year old loves "reading" this book.
I love the designer's seamless approach to these projects. There is a fun mix of the faster knitting designs, such as the "Elves" slippers and holiday stocking, or the "Crowns" and then full garments like "Hansel & Gretel." Many of the designs include multiple pieces as well, to make the full outfit. Although these designs are based in the fantastic, I love the wearability of them all! These aren't just for dress up!
Pattern instructions are laid out very clearly along with schematics and loads of great pictures to help you see how your project is going. The technique section in the back of the book is very complete, and includes a huge list of abbreviations. There is also an index which I personally really appreciate.
Alison Stewart-Guinee is obviously a seriously talented and creative designer and I will be keeping tabs on her! Now my only problem is deciding which project to cast on first!
Summary: Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Ways to Enchant Your Granddaughter
Rating: 5
I knew that Shalon would love the clothes I plan to make her from this book but I didn't know how much pleasure she would derive from just paging through it. And I mean EVERY time she visits. I've already bought a great yarn for the muff (Alpaca Loop)which is just perfect for a muff!Plus, she is friends with the little boy next door and wants me to make the boy's clothes for him. What can I say - great book with great clothes for play as well as for every day.
Summary: Knit a Fairy Tale
Rating: 5
Every child has fantasies of being a queen, a princess, Robin Hood or maybe a pirate. Every child loves Fairy Tales or fantasies of one type or another. If you are a knitter, this book can make a child's dream come true. Like the title says, the book is filled with Fairy Tale Knits.
The very first project is a sky blue Snow Queen Coat that any little girl would love. It has a lovely lace pattern and clear instructions. It even comes with a little knit capelet and hand muff. The Little Red Riding Hood cape in red is perfect for the girl in your life. It is knit with a relatively simple lace pattern. There are several elf designs including slippers and stockings for anyone who loves to felt. The Magic Carpet is adorable and can take your child to any destination of his dreams. It is knit in a colorful blue and green striped pattern with multi-colored triangle embellishments on the border. There are several pirate outfits for the guys, complete with skulls and crossbones. There's also a wonderful green Robin Hood jacket. I like that the book is balanced for gender - - outfits for both boys and girls.
There are crowns galore - - for princes, princesses, kings and queens. These are a bit easier to knit than some of the other projects in the book.
There's a technique section that shows the various techniques and abbreviations used in the book. I like that the instructions are written out and not charted. I'm not a chart person.
This is a whimsical and lovely book. The costumes can be knit for Halloween, a birthday surprise or just because you want to give something special to a child you love.
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