Synopses & Reviews
Taking advantage of a variety of sparkling and novelty yarns, this knitting project book delightfully illustrates a crafted construction of the nativity scene. With expert patterns and instructions, the scene is small enough to be manageable yet large enough for many knitters to be involved in completing the job making this a great project for a school, church, knitting group, family, or community. The older, more experienced knitter can rise to the challenge of constructing the Wise Mens ornate cloaks while young fingers can contribute by making the stable wall by simply wrapping yarn. With full patterns, diagrams, drawings, and photography, Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus and manger, and various other elements all come to vibrant life for a beautiful nativity scene to be enjoyed for years to come.
Synopsis
This hugely successful Christmas favourite has been completely reworked for modern knitters. The pieces have all been knitted in today's yarns, taking advantage of the variety of sparkling and novelty yarns now available, and the nativity scene has been recreated and photographed using Jan Messent's excellent patterns and instructions. The nativity scene is small enough to be manageable yet large enough for many people to have a hand in its making, from the older, more experienced knitter to the youngest beginner; there is even a yarn wrapping activity for young fingers (the making of the stable wall), making this the perfect project for a school, church, knitting group, family or community. The materials needed are simple and inexpensive; the knitted figures and items are assembled using box card, and the patterns allow for individual interpretation in the yarn and stitch patterns. The knitting patterns are clearly presented and there is plenty of advice on all the knitting processes. Full patterns, diagrams and drawings show how to make the stable and stars, Mary, Joseph, the infant and manger, an ox, donkey and sheep, shepherds, an angel, children and wise men. Knit and assemble your own beautiful nativity scene to be enjoyed for years to come.
Synopsis
"Based on 'Knit the Christmas story' first published by Search Press Ltd, 1987"--T.p. verso.
About the Author
Jan Messent is a member of the Embroiderers' Guild and the author of several books, including "Celtic, Viking & Anglo-Saxon Embroidery"; "Jan Messent's""Knit a Fantasy Story"; and "Jan Messent's Wool 'n' Magic."