Synopses & Reviews
Using easy-to-follow patterns, this instructive guide enables knitters of all skill levels to fashion 10 fantastical fairies. Each fairy uses a basic body pattern and measures approximately 40 cm (16 in) from top to toe, but they all have their own character and style. Included in the book are patterns for the dark Gothic fairy, the enigmatic moon fairy, the cool ice fairy, and even Oberon, the king of the fairies. Finished fairies sport their own costumes, complete with wings, in a range of yarns and other embellishmentsideal for using up scraps from the knitting basket. Homemade craft projects make unique and memorable gifts, and Little Knitted Fairies allows knitters to create dolls for both adults and older children while easily adapting them to match the recipients personality or lifestyle.
Review
"Make your next knit something fantastical with this charming book. It provides patterns for 10 magical fairies, each with their own style and individual characteristics, but all with the trademark wings!" —Knit Today (December 2011)
Synopsis
With imagination and flair, Fiona McDonald shows you how to knit ten fantastical fairies, each measuring approximately 40cm (16in) from top to toe, and all with their own character and style. They include a dark Gothic fairy, an enigmatic moon fairy, a cool ice fairy and even Oberon, the king of the fairies himself. Using a basic body pattern, each fairy is dressed in its own costume, complete with wings, in a range of yarns and other embellishments - ideal for using up scraps and oddments from your knitting basket The dolls make wonderful gifts for both adults and older children, and can be easily adapted to match your friend's or relative's personality or lifestyle. This is a source of ideas and inspiration for knitters of all abilities, and a book to be treasured by young and old alike.
Synopsis
Ten beautiful fairies to knit, using clear and simple patterns and a variety of yarns and embellishments.
About the Author
Fiona McDonald studied classical painting and drawing at the Julian Ashton Art School. She has developed her own unique oil-painted, needle-sculpted, life-size cloth figures and her own line of fabric dolls and dragons. Her previous books include "Knitted Aliens" and "Babes in the Wool."