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Knitted Mug Hugs
by Val Pierce

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN: 9781844486069

This book is available for pre-order. It is expected in stock on 6 September 2010.

Mug cosies are a new and growing trend in home knitting, and are arguably the most stylish way to keep your hot drinks warm. Now you can knit them quickly and easily using the simple patterns in this book. There are 20 'mug hugs' to choose from and 20 alternative colourways, ranging in style from traditional to contemporary, fun and funky to cute and homely. All the designs can be easily adapted to match your home style or colour scheme, or to complement your favourite set of coffee cups. They make fantastic gifts too for special friends and relatives, or indeed anyone you share a coffee with regularly. And why not make a personalised one for each member of your knitting or sewing group, book club or staff room? There are endless possibilities!

Price: £4.99

Knitted Aliens
by Fiona McDonald

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN: 9781844485369

Aliens have landed and have made contact at last! Twenty lifeforms from distant planets have come to Earth to make new friends and learn about humans, and this book shows you how to knit twenty of these friendly creatures. Fiona McDonald's instructions make knitting twenty adorable aliens easy and fun, so blast off and have an adventure with these charming characters.

Price: £4.99

Twenty to Make: Knitted Flowers
by Susie Johns

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Susie Johns has created twenty beautiful flowers that knitters and flower lovers will love to create. Simple, easy-to-follow instructions are provided for each flower, and Susie's inspired choice of wools and novelty yarns make these wonderful projects for anyone interested in contemporary knitting design.
Price: £4.99

Amigurumi Knits
by Hansi Singh

Publisher CPI
Edition Paperback

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Typically they are kooky little animals but they can also be inanimate objects, like vegetables, that are given faces and limbs. This book has 20 designs, including animals and inanimate objects. A knitting basics section will provide instructions for all the techniques needed to make the projects.
Price: £13.00

Knitted Cakes
by Susan Penny

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Twenty hand-knitted cakes to make and keep; and twenty more to make and give away! Knitters and textile artists alike will have great fun knitting this mouth-watering selection of muffins, fairy cakes, carrot cake, scrumptious gateaux and more. Using simple, easy-to-follow instructions, no-one will be able to resist knitting at least one of the cakes in this book, if not the entire collection, making a wonderful project for anyone interested in contemporary knitting design.
Price: £4.99

Wild Tea Cosies
by Loani Prior

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

A good pot of tea is a well-dressed pot of tea!Wild, wacky and adventurous, tea cosies have undergone a radical makeover. Loani Prior's mind-boggling tea cosy designs will motivate knitters everywhere to create their craziest fantasies and most psychedelic imaginings, all in the name of keeping tea warm.• Each of the 24 sculptural projects (inspired by everything from flowering gardens, geometric shapes and coral reefs to scrumptious food and even chickens!) has simple, straightforward instructions and patterns, and gorgeous photographs showing all the design details.
Price: £10.99

Toys to Knit
by Tracy Chapman

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Paperback

Adorable, soft and colourful – and just the right size for little hands – knitted toys are the ideal gift for children of all ages. The collection of wonderful knitted toys in this book - many of them complete with their own alternative outfits or additional accessories – will be a welcome addition to any child's cuddly collection.As well as imaginative dolls, traditional animals and a cute teddy, Tracy Chapman has included a selection of nursery toys for the very young child - a ball, blocks with intarsia lettering and a rattle with a bell, for example. The projects range from the simple to more complex, and utilize a wide variety of knitting skills. Each pattern is carefully explained, with clear charts and detailed instructions, so even the less-experienced knitter will find them easy to follow.Whether you want an easily-made gift or a more complex knitting project to really get into, Tracy Chapman's exciting new patterns will inspire you to pick up your needles and get started. Toys to Knit is the companion volume to the forthcoming Toys to Sew, which includes a range of desirable projects to stitch from new author Claire Garland
Price: £8.99

Knitted Toys
by Fiona McTague

Publisher New Holland
Edition Hardback

A strong revival of interest in knitting and the personal touch of a hand-knitted toy make this an irresistable book. Knitted Toys contains 21 designs for a whole range of toys, including finger puppets, a fairy and a penguin, that will appeal to children of all ages. Clear instructions and close-up photographs make this book suitable for beginners as well as experienced knitters.
Price: £14.99

Knitting for Teddies
by Catherine Bouquerel

Publisher David Porteous
Edition Hardback

Here are thirty-five delightful designs to knit for your favourite teddy, and some of the patterns have been especially adapted so that you can knit a matching garment for an infant aged from three to six months. Each pattern includes a detailed list of the materials, needles and accessories required, and the instructions for completing each design are accompanied by line diagrams of all the pattern pieces and colour charts of the motifs.
Price: £15.99

Knits for Barbie Doll
by Nicky Epstein

Publisher Sixth & Spring
Edition Paperback

Here Barbie can wear the popular styles of the 1990s: the sweater jacket, the fuzzy sleeveless shell, and the funky fur coat. Also included are 1940s and 1960s dresses and two wedding dresses. The instructions are clear and the photographs striking; most talented knitters will enjoy this book.
Price: £14.95

Barbie and Me
by Nicky Epstein

Publisher Sixth & Spring
Edition Hardback

Designer Nicky Epstein has come up with a new twist: matching ensembles for Barbie and her young owners too. Including patterns for adults, and for male admirers.
Price: £16.95

Amigurumi
by Annie Obaachan

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making knitted or crocheted stuffed animals, and it is taking the world by storm. These toys can be as simple or as complex as the maker likes - ranging from a tiny fluffy chick to an elaborate textured elephant. This book provides all the information you need to get started, with tips on choosing yarns and needles, and instruction in core techniques.
Price: £12.99

Angels: A Knitter's Dozen
by Gerdine Strong

Publisher XRX Books
Edition Paperback

Learn the basics of lace while knitting exquisite holiday ornaments. This popular collection first appeared as a series in Knitter`s Magazine. Clearly illustrated techniques and step-by-step blocking and finishing directions guarantee first-time success. The series includes ten small angels and two large (tree-top-sized) angels.
Price: £11.99

Knitted Bears
by Claire Garland

Publisher New Holland
Edition Hardback

Knitting and crochet remain extremely popular crafts and the trend for making your own toys shows no signs of slowing. In Knitted Bears these needlecrafts are used as fantastic methods of creating personalised, irresistible toys. Each of the eight bears, including girly Blossom Boo, stubborn Dill and motherly Marigold, has its own wardrobe and accessories, as well as strong characters all of their own! The patterns are clear and easy-to-follow, and the accompanying stunning photographs showcase the charming toys and their mischievous personalities perfectly.
Price: £14.99

Knitted& Felted Toys
By Zoe Halstead

Publisher New Holland
Edition Paperback

A beautiful collection of 26 delightful toys, from cute and cuddly animals to well loved characters. This book has easy-to-follow patterns using both knitting and felted knitting and includes information on yarns and equipment , as well as basic techniques.
Price: £9.99

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