Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After [Hardcover]

A. Stewart-Guinee (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2009

wiley publishers fairy tale knits. this great book features thirty two projects to knit happily every after dreams for your little ones. this magical collection is reminiscent of the worlds most beloved fabled characters. designed for everyday school and play and using yarns that are soft durable and easy to maintain these whimsical patterns delight the imagination and inspire creative play. from a swashbuckling pirate to a fanciful flower fairy sundress these are the childrens knitting patterns dreams are made of. author alison stewart guinee. hardcover 166 pages. made in usa.

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Product Description

32 whimsical patterns for children twelve months to eight years.

Two timeless traditions-fairy tales and knitting-come together magically in the season's most original knitting book. You'll get patterns to knit pieces that are reminiscent of the world's most beloved fabled characters, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, Hansel and Gretel, knights, pirates, and many more. From a fanciful capelet and muff to a playful baby jumper and hat, these are the children's knitting patterns dreams are made of.

Richly wrapped in the look and feel of a real storybook, Fairy Tale Knits is saturated with lush photography and a beautiful full-color design. Whether you're a beginner or experienced knitter, these 32 imaginative projects truly make for knitting happily ever after. You'll get

• 32 patterns for innovative projects kids will love to wear
• Designs that are wearable for everyday school and play
• A full-color design featuring lush photography

Fairy Tale Knits is a sophisticated and enchanting knitting book you and your children will turn to again and again.

Free Patterns from Fairy Tale Knits

Snowflake Queen Sweater Coat Pattern

Princess Crown Pattern

Review

‘Fancy dress parties need never be boring with this magical collection of 32 projects.' (Let's Get Crafting, January 2010).

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470262680
• ISBN-13: 978-0470262689
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knit a Fairy Tale, August 27, 2009

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Bonnie Brody "Book Lover and Knitter" (Port St. Lucie, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After (Hardcover)

Every child has fantasies of being a queen, a princess, Robin Hood or maybe a pirate. Every child loves Fairy Tales or fantasies of one type or another. If you are a knitter, this book can make a child's dream come true. Like the title says, the book is filled with Fairy Tale Knits.

The very first project is a sky blue Snow Queen Coat that any little girl would love. It has a lovely lace pattern and clear instructions. It even comes with a little knit capelet and hand muff. The Little Red Riding Hood cape in red is perfect for the girl in your life. It is knit with a relatively simple lace pattern. There are several elf designs including slippers and stockings for anyone who loves to felt. The Magic Carpet is adorable and can take your child to any destination of his dreams. It is knit in a colorful blue and green striped pattern with multi-colored triangle embellishments on the border. There are several pirate outfits for the guys, complete with skulls and crossbones. There's also a wonderful green Robin Hood jacket. I like that the book is balanced for gender - - outfits for both boys and girls.

There are crowns galore - - for princes, princesses, kings and queens. These are a bit easier to knit than some of the other projects in the book.

There's a technique section that shows the various techniques and abbreviations used in the book. I like that the instructions are written out and not charted. I'm not a chart person.

This is a whimsical and lovely book. The costumes can be knit for Halloween, a birthday surprise or just because you want to give something special to a child you love.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fairy Tale Indeed!, October 20, 2009

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Kathryn L. Oates "Tot Toppers" (Lexington, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After (Hardcover)

I'm a mom of 2 princes, and I can't describe how excited I get when I see great knitting designs out there for boys! This book is jam packed full of sweetness and whimsy, for boys AND girls. The design and layout is all in theme, and my 2 year old loves "reading" this book.

I love the designer's seamless approach to these projects. There is a fun mix of the faster knitting designs, such as the "Elves" slippers and holiday stocking, or the "Crowns" and then full garments like "Hansel & Gretel." Many of the designs include multiple pieces as well, to make the full outfit. Although these designs are based in the fantastic, I love the wearability of them all! These aren't just for dress up!

Pattern instructions are laid out very clearly along with schematics and loads of great pictures to help you see how your project is going. The technique section in the back of the book is very complete, and includes a huge list of abbreviations. There is also an index which I personally really appreciate.

Alison Stewart-Guinee is obviously a seriously talented and creative designer and I will be keeping tabs on her! Now my only problem is deciding which project to cast on first!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Pattern Book, November 4, 2010

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Nikki Kirkwood "stitchtacsew" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fairy Tale Knits: 32 Projects to Knit Happily Ever After (Hardcover)

A friend gifted this charming pattern book to me a month ago, not knowing it had been on my Amazon.com wish list for ages! Fairy Tale Knits is a delightful pattern book for child and baby knitwear following a whimsical yet wearable theme. The 32 patterns (that's only $0.78 a pattern if you pay full retail price) cover everything from long winter coats, to clever summer dresses and every accessory in between.

Beyond the stories of Cinderella and The Little Mermaid we find Pirates and Knights in Armor as well as a crown for every Little King or Queen. Most all of the pattern construction is in one piece, a method I find simplifies as well as speeds up stitching. Author Stewart-Guinee also includes instructions to knit the garments in pieces for those who love to seam their work. Beautifully photographed the book offers a range of skill levels and the concept of fairy tales adapted to these patterns is just as easily removed to create classic, non-thematic garments.

Standout patterns are the Red Riding Hood (hooded cape) and Modern Chain Mail sweater. Both of these patterns are completely cute and completely functional. This is a straight forward pattern book including a small introduction and a glossary of terms in the back. Ideal for any level knitter.

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