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Use chunky yarn to knit 17 oversized toys and minis, with this knitting book for all skill levels!
'This book is making me want to make my nana proud and pick up my knitting needles once again! I hope it inspires you to do the same.' - Foreword by Sara Davies, from Dragons' Den
Anyone who has mastered the basics of knitting can follow these knitting patterns to create and fall in love with 17 adorable knitted toys and dolls! In this knitting book for beginners and improvers, you’ll find:
Snuggle up with Robyn Octopus and his friends! Their soft, chunky yarn makes them great reading or TV companions and will appeal to all ages.
Foreword by Sara Davies 6 Introduction 8 Tools and materials 10 Techniques 16 Knitting stitches 18 Bringing the toys to life 40 Meet Robyn's family 48 Robyn Octopus 50 Mini Robyn Octopus 54 Mabel Bunny 58 Mini Mabel Bunny 64 David Orangutan 70 Patrick Puffin 76 Annie Hippo 82 Penny Snake 88 Chloe Cat 92 Mini Chloe Cat 98 Joan Seahorse 104 Erin Robin 110 Frederick Fox 114 Amelia Turtle 120 Ozzy Schnauzer 126 Douglas Highland Cow 132 Charlie Unicorn 138
Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over twenty years.
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her new business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons' Den investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation. Adding a modern twist to age-old pastimes knitting and crochet, Claire uses giant, chunky yarn and oversized knitting needles made in her own factory.
As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being.
Claire lives in Wakefield, UK and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire’s textile tradition. Her website is www.woolcouturecompany.com.
By Claire Gelder
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