Knitted Babes [Paperback]

Clare Garland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

Novice knitters only need to know a few stitches to make a collection of dolls with personality and wardrobes to match. To begin, the practical knitting and sewing know-how section illustrates the simple garter and stockinette stitches used to assemble the dolls. Supplies are minimal and easy to obtain—just yarn and thread, sewing and knitting needles, and some small pieces of fabric for the clothes and accessories. One each of five sections is devoted to creating each doll's identity and accoutrements. Included are sewing templates to cut out and use, knitting charts, and advice on washing and caring for these dolls. This skill-building project book is a start-to-finish playmate maker that will inspire creativity and spark the imagination.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Uses very little yarn, lots of imagination and fulfills my urge to create."  —Spun Magazine

"The retro rag-doll Babes have distinct personalities and trendy wardrobes to match...The dolls work up in no time."  —Family Circle Easy Knitting

"The “Babes” are funky and fabulous, odd but endearing, stylish and at the same time sure to become cherished toys."  —Knit 'N Style

“Sometimes knitters just want to have fun...You don't have to be a little girl to enjoy this book.”  —Bangor Daily News

"Beginning and experienced knitters alike will enjoy personalizing their Babes."  —Library Journal

"A charming book that should appeal to young girls and those still young at heart."  —Yarn: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More

About the Author

Clare Garland has designed tapestry kits that are distributed around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press; 1St Edition edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680008
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680005
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cute book full of fun projects, September 21, 2005

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K. McKenzie (VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knitted Babes (Paperback)

A teenager just learning how to knit would love this book, a grown person of any age would enjoy it too. There are simple-to-follow instructions on how to do the two stitches necessary for the projects. The stitches are used in a variety of ways, which keeps it interesting. You'll want to create an entire wardrobe for your doll.

All of the outfits for the dolls are adorable...there are many clever outfits for these girls to wear.

The one tiny gripe is that the outfits call for yarn in a lot of different colors. If you can't buy yarn by the ounce, costs will add up quickly.

All in all this is an excellent book that you will get much pleasure from.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the "Babes", October 8, 2005

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Marcia (Mn) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Knitted Babes (Paperback)

I have been having such a great time with this book. The dolls and their clothes are so cute - can't wait to really get started. Good way to use up my scraps and stash! Did have a problem with a knitted sundress - I had to go up a couple of needle sizes to make it fit.

It's a great book to share with the kids - simple patterns with basic stitches and easy shaping. I'm not a sewer, but the sewing instructions are so easy, even I can manage them.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Love the book but..., July 23, 2006

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D. Martin "Darlene" (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knitted Babes (Paperback)

I was very excited when I saw this book as I wanted to make birthday presents for my friend's girls. I tried to match the gauge to make the doll and had to go up to size five needles even though I was using fingering weight yarn. The first outfit I made was the tutu. I matched the guage and still ended up with an outfit that was far too small.
Just beware of of yarn recommendations and needle sizes!