Today is #TalkLikeAPirate Day so I thought it would be a good day to review a book I bought a while ago.
Knitted Pirates, Princesses, Witches, Wizards and Fairies by Annette Hefford.
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| Knitted Pirates, Princesses,Witches, Wizards and Fairies by Annette Hefford |
I saw this book and immediately wanted it. I had just restarted knitting because lots of my work colleagues were expecting babies and I love knitting small things like baby clothes. This book is beautiful just to look at. The book describes everything you need to complete a project with photographs.
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| Page describing equipment needed |
It contains patterns for 10 dolls. Each is clearly written with photo's of every step. I chose Samuel Crowe Pirate and I found it really easy to follow and enjoyed making him.
It is fiddly and lots and lots of little bits but I love that. Once the doll's body is made, each evening I would be able to start and finish a piece. He has so many bits! A shirt, breeches, a belt, boots, hat, scarf, sword, rings, hair.....The amount of detail in each doll is wonderful.
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| Samuel Crowe Pirate scarf |
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| Beautiful details of each step |
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| Samuel Crowe Pirate |
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| Alistair Wizard |
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| Daisy Livingstone Fairy |
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| Elizabeth Witch |
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| Princess Neridah |
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| Santa Claus |
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| My Samuel Crowe Pirate |
I bought this book from
Amazon, I can't remember exactly what I paid but it was less than the published price of £12.99.
Samuel Crowe Pirate, he has a passing resemblance to a very famous pirate! Guess who? I love him x
Why are pirates called pirates? They just aaaaaaargh!
Oh wow, I love your Jack Sparrow! He looks amazing! I must admit I have never mastered the art of knitting, but we have a relative who knitted us a whole nativity set. It's amazing and always gets lots of comments every Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHe's great isn't he. A bit of Johnny Depp there I think. I love knitting but I get bored easily so this kept me happy for ages :-)
DeleteWow, your pirate looks great. I'll have to attempt one for my pirate loving daughter! x
ReplyDeleteIt really is easy if you don't mind fiddly bits. I loved making him, he kept me busy for a few weeks last winter. It is a lovely book with pictures and tips so even a novice could follow it. If you do make one, send me a picture :-)
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