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Knitted Finger Puppets: 34 Easy-to-Make Toys

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This book has patterns for finger puppets in the following themes: Christmas, the circus, and fairy tales. Each pattern is rated for its level of difficulty, and at the beginning of each pattern, there is a list of all supplies necessary to make the particular puppet. There are easy to follow instructions for any finishing techniques used, like adding hair, making clothing, and making faces.

All of the patterns are really cute, and very creative. At the very end of the book, there is a several page section where the author gives clear detail on desigining and making your own finger puppets.

It's a really great book, well worth the money.

I am beginning to knit again after many years away from it. I thought I would try my hand at finger puppets for my grandchildren. Boy was I wrong. These puppets are too tiny for my beginning status. I was thinking they would be something simple but they have several color changes and are worked in the "round" with double pointed needles.

This would be a good book for a very advanced knitter. If you have made socks or done any other work in the "round" with double pointed needles, then you will have a grasp of what is needed to create these cute puppets.

The directions are not overly complicated to read IF you know the abbreviations and how to work each type of stitch. Do you know what ssk means? It is a left slant: slip, slip, knit. Even reading the directions, I didn't get how to do this stitch. There is a section on "how-to" but most of it goes over my head. The patterns are also skill rated but even the ones marked as easy are still worked in the round, rather than worked flat and sewn together.

There are over 30 different puppets to knit and they would make great gifts for children. These are especially nice when a child needs to be entertained quietly and without electrical power! Just make sure your skills match the difficulty level.

Recently, my husband went on a trip to Antarctica and he would tell our daughter about all the penguins he met on his trip. A friend gave us 4 penguin finger puppets that she made from the book. We've named these finger puppets and they each have their own personality. The puppets are just delightful and everyone loves to play with them (underline and bold everyone). They are easily packed in my handbag for my daughter. If you are looking for a unique gift, this book is it. We've had people who have never knit before creating these puppets (including me). What is best about the book is that it also shows you how to create your own. AMAZING.

I received this book as a gift and what a surprisingly smart and thoughtful gift it has been. As a busy working mom I travel a good deal of the time and making Meg's finger puppets is the perfect in flight activity! Trust me I am not a crafty mom but I can manage making these puppets. Small enough to pack away plus a great present to give to my daughters when I arrive home. I will be gifting my mom friends with this book!

Knitted Finger Puppets by Meg Leach contains 34 quick projects for finger puppets. This is a good way to use up leftover yarns, and these wonderful portable toys can provide hours of play in public places when you have to wait. Whether your child is in church, in a doctors office, or going for a car ride these will provide fun, imaginative, and quiet playtime.

The instructions are clear and there are good photographs of each puppet. All skill levels are represented here, with most being easy.

There are basic knitting instructions, instructions for using DPNs (double pointed needles), and increasing/decreasing. Using DPNs takes practice , but once you catch on, they are fun to use. There are also instructions for very basic crochet stitches. You can make individual animals and characters or make a complete themed group. The themes are a North Pole Christmas, circus, and fairy tales. This is a nice book to make some quick toys for family or charities. These are popular in some charities, especially for children in hospitals or dialysis.

The puppets did not show much imagination. They were extremely basic designs. I have gotten better patterns for free from the internet. I wish I had borrowed this from our library and looked at it before buying it.

I have searched for knitted or crocheted finger puppet patterns and was thrilled when I found this book. Great variety of characters. Great directions. Great photos.

thanks for the trade, parcel arrived quickly and in good condition for international purchase. Pleased with trade

I have found this book has wonderfully designed finger puppets for me to knit for friends and family, young and old. A very professional approach in design to much loved "friends" of nursery rhymes and nursery tales. Thank you for sharing your skills with me.

I love the book. It is in great shape. I don't mind the name on the inside.