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Itty-Bitty Toys: How to Knit Animals, Dolls, and Other Playthings for Kids
Adorable hand-knit playthings, featuring clever twists on classics and enchanting reversibles and interactive toys.
Kids love toys, and toys you make yourself are extra-special. If you could buy these imaginative playthings in stores, they would fly off the shelves This book features stuffed animals, including a luscious lamb and a gigantic giraffe, and finger-puppet frui...more
Kids love toys, and toys you make yourself are extra-special. If you could buy these imaginative playthings in stores, they would fly off the shelves This book features stuffed animals, including a luscious lamb and a gigantic giraffe, and finger-puppet frui...more
Spiral, 167 pages
Published
November 1st 2009
by Artisan Publishers
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I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I'm not usually one for book patterns as they often to be not as user friendly as most patterns on knitty.com or ravelry.com, as well as just being those types that often seem written for fly-by-night knitting. This is not one of those books. I enjoyed looking through the patterns, which were well-written, fun, and logical. The knitted toys in this book are actually toys you'd want to knit up, not something silly or hokey or just plain annoying to knit. I...more
I have a weakness for Anderson's books. I feel head over heels in love with every project even if I rarely get around to knitting many of them. Plus hard cover and double ring spiral binding with lots of beautiful clear photographs. What's not to love?
I also do love me a good hand made toy that is cute and easy to make. Itty-Bitty Toys, her newest book, is no exception. I was thankful to have a first read through of it on the train, yet sorry for my current knit-in-progress as I kep...more
I also do love me a good hand made toy that is cute and easy to make. Itty-Bitty Toys, her newest book, is no exception. I was thankful to have a first read through of it on the train, yet sorry for my current knit-in-progress as I kep...more
I love this book and there are several projects I can see myself knitting; in fact, I already started one . . . even though I don't have a little one to give it to. I love the Princess and the Pea set -- it includes the princess, her mattresses, a blanket and a pea pod with felted "peas." Another favorite is Finger Foods - each piece of fruit is also a finger puppet (there's a indentation knit into the underside so it can be placed on a finger). There's an adorable baby bear knit with ...more
I bought this book because I loved her first two and the reversible toys look like so much fun. I knit the egg to bird pattern the day after I bought it and the toy was promptly claimed by my oldest daugther. Anderson's patterns are well written with just enough whimsy to keep you interested but not so much as to seem daunting. Take it one row at a time and you'll have the double pleasure of an intriguing knit and fun toy!
I like this book because the toys are to be knit in the fewest number of pieces, with the least amount of finishing work. I also like that it is spiral bound, so it stays open while you are working on a project. Anderson also has easy to follow instructions at the front of the book for the different skills needed to complete the projects.
I have to send this back to the library now but I will re-add it to my queue so that next time around I can make some of the adorable toys in this book. I love the bluebird/ egg and the princess and the pea set. The knit babydoll is adorable and Henry wants me to make him the giraffe.
Beautiful book, beautiful projects in a nice variety of difficulty levels. Definitely want to check this book out again once I'm done with the marathon of knitting a blanket. I can't imagine how quickly I'll be able to knit up a ball or a block!
The toys in this book are irresistible! Clearly written patterns, clever construction, and lovable creatures.
It's a pretty good book, but I discovered I'm not crazy about knitting fiddly little toys.
Wonderful patterns and some are tedious to make - but worthwhile!
I love the inside-out/reversible patterns. And the baby balls.
Adorable patterns! I want to make almost every one.
Cute, cute toys! I can't wait to make some.
A lot of very clever patterns.
So many super cute projects!
I've knit two of Susan B. Anderson's free patterns (ribbit and rabbit), so grabbed this book when I spotted it at the library. Cute, cute, cute. I love that the toys are small, perfect for little arms to hug. I think I must knit the hippo.
Updating - I knit the hippo. Beautifully written pattern, so easy to follow. I love how it turned out. I'm eying the giraffe next.
Updating - I knit the hippo. Beautifully written pattern, so easy to follow. I love how it turned out. I'm eying the giraffe next.
There are some darling projects in this book - I especially love the flip toys - the sisters are my favorites. Maybe I'll get better on those dpns now!
I have loved making several toys from this book. Recommend very much. The only issue I have is on stuffing technique. There is not much in how to stuff to get the best look. Other then that it's great.
Signed up for class to make the egg that turns in a bird at the yarnery. Its so cute and perfect timing for Emma's Easter basket. Can't wait!
Can't wait for this to come out. Her books are always my favorite knitting patterns!
Cute! Lots of animals and dolls.
Adorable projects!
Lori
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