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ADD THESE TERRIFIC TITLES

TO YOUR READING LIST!

This month’s focus... Animals

by Hanne Andreassen Hjelmås and Torunn

Steinsland (Schifer Publishing Ltd, £27)

Designed by two mothers from Norway, this

collection of patterns is both sweet and practical.

Although the majority of these knits are for ages

one to six, there are gorgeous options for adults

and babies too! Casual and cosy, you are sure to

love the patterns included in this book.

HIGHLIGHTS: The adorable Tumble Pants

Crocheted Wreaths & Garlands

by Kate Eastwood (CICO Books, £12.99)

If you want to work on your crochet skills, you

should take inspiration from this contemporary

collection. Following the patterns in this book, you

can create an Easter Egg Wreath for springtime,

winter decorations and so much more. With

projects in both strong and subtle shades, there

really is something for everyone!

HIGHLIGHTS: The Strawberry Summer Wreath

CUDDLY KNITTED ANIMALS

Caprice Birker (Search Press Ltd, £9.99)

Enjoy this entertaining selection of 22 popular

animal knits. Novice crafters will be pleased

to learn that each pattern features the same

simple body shape.

There are also close

up photographs and

detailed instructions

to help you out.

KNITTED ANIMAL COZIES

Fiona Goble (CICO Books, £12.99)

From a big-cat cosy that will protect your

phone to a woolly sheep wrapper that will

keep your cofee hot,

this book is bursting

with fun and original

makes. Get started on

your favourite critter

or surprise a lucky

loved one!

ADORABLE ANIMAL KNITS

FOR LITTLE PEOPLE

Nuriya Khegay (Search Press Ltd, £10.99)

Treat your youngster to an amazing new

accessory. Whether they want to be a dinky

dragon or a happy honey bear, you have the

power to make their dreams

come true! Novice knitters and

experts alike will enjoy this

wonderful pattern book.

BOOST YOUR^

SKILLS...

Must see:
the whimsical
unicorn

Must see:

the cuddly

creatures collection

Why not try...

Our top pick...

Must see:

the adorable baby

owl teacosy

Featuring 21 knitting

projects that celebrate

the joy of missing

out, this book is a

must-have for makers

who love working

at their own pace

and taking time for themselves. Christine’s

patterns are attractive and accessible.

JOMO Knits

by Christine Boggis

(GMC Publications,

£14.99)

This innovative

title can be

used as a

stitch library,

a collection

of knitting

patterns or as

the inspiration

behind your own

unique designs.

Focusing on

twists and cables, this book provides a new

and improved approach to crafting.

A Knitter’s Sketchbook

by Emma Vining, (The Crowood Press, £25)

Re a d

relax

Book

KNITTING FOR LITTLE

SWEETHEARTS