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ENGROSSING NEW RELEASES!This month’s focus... Awesome Animals
STAR WARS KNITTING
THE GALAXY
by Tanis Grey (Pavilion, £22.99)
For all Star Wars fans out there, this book is a
dream come true. May the Force be with you as
you explore more than 25 knits based on the iconic
global franchise including Luke’s Flight Vest,
Padmé’s Battle Wrap and Storm Trooper home
decor. Welcome your favourite light-saber wielding
characters into your home as you style it up with
the very first official Star Wars knitting book.
HIGHLIGHTS: the adorable pocket-sized YodaYear Round Gnomes by Elisa Sartori
(BC Paperback, £8.99)
Bringing a touch of whimsy to your home, these eight
mythical creatures will keep putting a smile on your
face all year long. With a cheeky character to celebrate
every holiday and festivity throughout the seasons,
you’ll always have a funny friend to party with! Lorenzo
and Esme are the perfect lovebirds for Valentine’s Day,
while Sukie will scare your neighbours at Halloween,
and Blossom is planting for spring.HIGHLIGHTS: Pascal the Easter GnomeCAT KNITS
by Marna Gilligan
(David & Charles,
£16.99)
The purr-fect treat for a
cat-lover, this collection of
patterns is as wonderful
to a feline fan as a ball of
yarn is to a kitten! Divided
up into four chapters, each with a different style
of cat-themed designs, this is the ultimate kitty
collection. It’s filled with 16 quirky patterns for
clothes and accessories, including four garments
graded for 16 different sizes, and a scarf, wrap,
capelet and hat.
Must see: the kitty-themed mittsMAGICAL
WOODLAND KNITS
by Claire Garland
(David & Charles,
£16.99)
With this collection of
12 knitting patterns
for birds and animals,
you’ll be able to
create lifelike versions
of specific woodland species, with their true
markings and colours. The book also features
the author’s sketches and studies of the natural
world, as well as gorgeous photography of the
knitted creatures in their natural habitat.
Must see: the realistic baby deerBEST IN SHOW: KNIT
YOUR OWN PET
by Sally Muir and
Joanna Osborne
(Pavilion Books,
£9.99)
Ever wanted to create your favourite furry
friend in miniature? You’ll be away in no time
with this collection of pet patterns. Aimed
primarily at newer knitters, this book contains
clear step-by-step instructions to get you up to
speed with all the basic knitting stitches, before
taking you through simple designs for a range
of popular pets including goldfish, hamsters,
rabbits, cats and dogs.
Must see: the super snakeHone your skills with...^Our top pick...
The Ultimate Stitch
Dictionary by The
Editors of Vogue
Knitting Magazine (Soho
Publishing Company, £35)
Boasting an impressive 900
stitch patterns including 100 brand new ones, this
companion volume to Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate
Knitting Book covers everything from cables to
lace to edgings. From a variety of top designers,
with text and chart instructions to accommodate
every learning style, you’ll gain endless inspiration
from the enhanced photography, and benefit from
the user-friendly index.VOGUE KNITTING
by Debbie Tomkies
(BC Paperback, £12.99)
With a wide range of
techniques including textured
patterns, beaded knitting
and embellishments, this
comprehensive knitting
manual has everything you need to get started.
Suited to both beginners and more advanced
knitters alike, there’s something for everyone
among these fully-illustrated step-by-step
instructions. As well as being jam-packed with
handy tips and pointers, there’s also a link to 25
how-to videos at the back of the book.Re a d
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