Close Modal

Tiny Toys to Knit

Paperback
$9.95 US
6.13"W x 8.5"H x 0.18"D   | 5 oz | 100 per carton
On sale Apr 18, 2016 | 48 Pages | 9781782212522
This gorgeous little knitting book by a very popular author contains irresistibly cute toys for knitters of all abilities. All of the projects are accompanied by a clear, easy-to-follow pattern and fun photography. There also will be a page of basic techniques at the start of the book, including making up, stuffing and some simple surface stitching.

Sachiyo is overflowing with project ideas, ranging from a tiny rocket and a UFO, a soldier complete with bearskin, an angel, and lots of cute mini animals including a chubby bunny, a cat, an owl, a dog, a penguin, a bear and a sheep! All the projects are beautifully made and exquisitely designed, with some wonderfully quirky twists. All tiny enough to be clutched in a small hand, these projects are a delight and bursting with character.
Sachiyo Ishii was born and raised in Japan. She was a money broker on Wall Street and in London before discovering the joy of handicraft after her second son was born. She learned dressmaking and Waldorf doll making and has been designing and creating dolls and toys ever since. She teaches knitting, doll making, wet and dry felting, sewing, crochet, spinning, hand dyeing, Japanese doll making and paper crafts to adults and children. She has authored a number of titles for Search Press, including Mini Knitted Safari, Mini Knitted Woodland and Mini Knitted Toys. Her work has appeared in knitting and parenting magazines and her knitted toys are very popular. She believes everyone should be involved in some kind of creative activity and loves sharing the joy of craft with as many people as possible. Sachiyo lives in Sussex with her husband and two sons. View titles by Sachiyo Ishii

About

This gorgeous little knitting book by a very popular author contains irresistibly cute toys for knitters of all abilities. All of the projects are accompanied by a clear, easy-to-follow pattern and fun photography. There also will be a page of basic techniques at the start of the book, including making up, stuffing and some simple surface stitching.

Sachiyo is overflowing with project ideas, ranging from a tiny rocket and a UFO, a soldier complete with bearskin, an angel, and lots of cute mini animals including a chubby bunny, a cat, an owl, a dog, a penguin, a bear and a sheep! All the projects are beautifully made and exquisitely designed, with some wonderfully quirky twists. All tiny enough to be clutched in a small hand, these projects are a delight and bursting with character.

Author

Sachiyo Ishii was born and raised in Japan. She was a money broker on Wall Street and in London before discovering the joy of handicraft after her second son was born. She learned dressmaking and Waldorf doll making and has been designing and creating dolls and toys ever since. She teaches knitting, doll making, wet and dry felting, sewing, crochet, spinning, hand dyeing, Japanese doll making and paper crafts to adults and children. She has authored a number of titles for Search Press, including Mini Knitted Safari, Mini Knitted Woodland and Mini Knitted Toys. Her work has appeared in knitting and parenting magazines and her knitted toys are very popular. She believes everyone should be involved in some kind of creative activity and loves sharing the joy of craft with as many people as possible. Sachiyo lives in Sussex with her husband and two sons. View titles by Sachiyo Ishii