Introduction 8
Materials and tools 10
Useful stitches 12
Sewing up the reindeer 14
Making the heads 16
Decorative stitches 18
Other techniques 20
Nativity Projects 22
Mary and Joseph 24, Baby Jesus 28, Angel Gabriel 30, Three Kings
32, Shepherd and Sheep 34, Little Donkey 38, Shooting Star 40,
Stable 42
Christmas Projects 44
Santa Claus 46, Sleigh 50, Reindeer 54, Mini Gifts 58, Mistletoe
60, Penguins 62, Gingerbread Folk 66, Candy, Canes 68, Turkey 70,
Christmas Crackers 74, Elf 76, Tree Baubles 80, Paper Chains 82,
Polar Bears 84, Reindeer Heads 86, Christmas Lanterns 88, Holly
Fairy 90, Magic Elf Boots 94
Sue Stratford owns and runs The Knitting Hut, a yarn and needle supplier, and she finds the yarns she stocks there and her customers a constant source of inspiration. She teaches knitting and crochet workshops as well as offering advice to customers, and loves sharing her skills with others. She always has countless knitting projects on the go. Sue lives in Milton Keynes with her husband and five children.
Are you getting ready for Christmas? I know we are at my house. I
was so excited to see the patterns in Mini Knitted Christmas by Sue
Stratford. This book has patterns for an entire Nativity set
including the stable. The instructions are easy to follow and very
clear. I love the variety of the projects. There are all the
religious ones and then the non-religious ones like Santa and his
entire sleigh and reindeer, gingerbread people, animals and
mistletoe. I love this book and highly recommend it!!
http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/mini-knitted-christmas-crafty-weekends.html
*craftymomsshare.blogspot.co.uk*
December 2015 ‘Tis the season to deck the halls with miniature
magic. Sue Stratford is a knitting and crochet designer and teacher
and over the years she’s become known for her knitted toys and
characters. She’s done them all from stripy legged cats to punk
rocker meerkats. Her latest book is filled with just that sense of
fun. It’s also filled with the wonder of the season. Small scale,
of course. There are patterns for a neat nativity, for a Santa in a
sleigh pulled by Dasher, Dancer Prancer and Rudolph, for polar
bears and angels and shooting stars. They can be used to decorate
your tree or your hearth or given as stocking fillers. And because
of their size and the clarity of Sue’s instructions , they’re quick
objects that are perfect for the run up to Christmas.
*Knitting & Crochet*
August 2015 Festivity, nativity yes it's Christmas. Crackers,
elves, sleighs and more adorn the pages of this book. If you love
Christmas and mini, you'll adore this book. I love the polar bears,
donkey and reindeers. Projects are under 10cm (4") tall. Use up
your scraps of yarn to knit the 26 designs, which have wide appeal.
Use as tree decorations and table decorations. Great photos and
clear instructions. You can see all the projects at a glance on a
double page spread and easily see techniques and stitches with the
step-by-step photos too. It could be a Christmas Number One,
there's plenty of time to knit all the projects.
*Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts*
August 2015 features 26 pocket sized christmas knitting projects
such as cute little penguins in wooly jumpers as well as characters
from the nativity. It will have wide appeal with beginners as well
as advanced knitters. It retails at £9.99 so is an excellent gift
idea too.
*Craft Focus*
Christmas is fast approaching so it's time to get those Christmas
pattern books out and start making. If you are looking for
beautiful small projects that can make Christmas super special then
this book is ideal. The projects are amazing. The patterns are for
everything from a full nativity set to Santa and his sleigh. You
can use the projects in multiple ways. You can hang the cute little
presents on your tree. Decorate you mantelpiece with them or place
them in Santa's sleigh. Each of the projects are super cute and
small so don't take up much yarn. Wouldn't all the reindeer's with
the sleigh and Santa look good decorating your house. Or how about
making them for someone special. Included in the book are patterns
for everything for a nativity set. Mary, Joseph, Jesus, Angel,
Star, A Stable (which can be closed and holds everything), a
shepherd, sheep, donkey and the three wisemen. I think this book
would also make a special gift for someone. The patterns are in
written format and at the start of the book is clear and easy to
understand instructions. These instructions cover everything you
will need to do to get your projects looking just as special as
Sue's. There are clear and easy to follow pictures and everything
is made easy to follow to make the designs easier to follow. I
would highly recommend this book. If you love to knit and you love
Christmas then this book is perfect for you. For images and
the full review please got to: http://www.crochetaddictuk.com
*Crochet Addict UK*
July 2015 Surround yourself with knitted decorations this Christmas
and put the homemade back into the holidays. If you liked the
Twenty To Make book Mini Christmas Knits (also reviewed on this
site) by the same author then here is another batch of festive
projects. There are twenty-six items to make in here, as
well as a larger format which will open flat after a bit of use
(always a good thing). None of the projects uses much yarn so this
is a good opportunity to use up oddments in your stash as well as
having fun with sparkly lurex yarns. You can knit a Nativity scene
to start with, complete with hanging star and a stable to put
everybody in. The rest of the book has Santa, elf, penguins in
jumpers, a sleigh with reindeer, hanging decorations like a turkey,
mistletoe, baubles and even a wee paper chain not made of paper to
name a few. Each project has a full page photograph plus written
instructions, what you need and how to make up. This is not a book
that teaches knitting from scratch, and is aimed at the
intermediate knitter who can cope with tiny detailed work and has a
few projects under their belt. There is an impressive section
showing how to make up the reindeer, make the heads, do a few
common embroidery stitches, make an i-cord and do three-needle
castoff with staged photographs. Sadly there is nothing like this
for the rather complex words-only description of Kitchener stitch,
blanket stitch and “wrap and turn”; this would have been really
useful. Apart from this I was pleased with this lovely book of
projects that are sure to make any Christmas decorating look
special and handmade. Full Review: www.myshelf.com
*Myshelf.com*
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