Twenty to Knit: Tiny Toys to Knit
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In this guide for knitters of all abilities, Sachiyo Ishii shares twenty original projects including a baby penguin, a koala bear, a guinea pig and a squirrel. Exquisitely designed and easy to make, these fleecy creatures make perfect gifts to delight young and old alike.
All the projects are accompanied by clear instructions and detailed photography. Ishii also includes a handy overview of basic techniques, including making up, stuffing and decorative surface stitching.
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Twenty to Knit - Sachiyo Ishii
Introduction
One of the obstacles for a beginner knitter is often making large items with lots of stitches and rows, which have to be neat and even. Some people find it daunting, some find it too time-consuming and others find it boring. I know exactly how it feels, because I have been there myself. I almost decided that knitting was not for me and wanted to give up altogether.
But with these tiny toys, you can enjoy the delight of accomplishment in just a few hours! I have found that this motivates me to create, and I hope it will do the same for you. The knitting skills you need to make these tiny toys are quite basic and you don't have to worry too much about making mistakes – the projects are very forgiving. Most of them require very little yarn and are perfect for using up scraps in your stash, so you don’t need to invest much at all.
These toys are perfect for small hands and easily carried in your bag - childen will love to play with them. You could also attach a string and tie one to your bag as a charm dangle, or you can display them as ornaments. There are many ways to enjoy them and there is something for everyone.
I am sure you can make many people smile with these little creations. Knitting isn’t only about making sweaters and I hope you enjoy making these projects as much as I did.
Happy kritting!
Knitting know-how
Yarn
All the toys in this book are knitted with double knitting (DK/8-ply) yarn. You do not need much yarn to create each toy. Some require less than 10m (11yd) of yarn, which is approximately equivalent to a skein of tapestry wool. These toys are perfect for using up yarn already in your stash. I prefer to knit with DK (8-ply) yarn, but you can use any weight of yarn you like - just remember to adjust the needle size accordingly.
I have used mainly 100 per cent wool yarns in the projects, as I love the feel of wool and the subtle colour tones it can create. If you are making toys for children, you might wish to choose natural materials. I also find wool is the easiest when you want to make stitches neat and even. Feel free to experiment with alpaca, mohair, cotton or synthetic yarns for different textures. I have also used chunky, fleecy yarn for some projects. This can be replaced with mohair or boucle yarn if you prefer. If you need only small quantities of certain colours, tapestry yarn is a good choice.
Stuffing
I usually use washed wool fleece to stuff toys. It is not finely carded Merino-type wool for wet felting and is inexpensive. I have found it ideal for stuffing toys as it is natural, has plenty of bounce, and fills any shape well. If you cannot get hold of wool fleece,