The Gnomes of Grimblewood: Enchanting Friends to Knit, Full of Magic and Mischief
The Gnomes of Grimblewood: Enchanting Friends to Knit, Full of Magic and Mischief
The Gnomes of Grimblewood: Enchanting Friends to Knit, Full of Magic and Mischief
Description
Description
Enter the world of Grimblewood and start your knitting adventure with 8 charming gnomes using a variety of techniques, from colorwork to cables. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a curious novice, you'll find everything you need to create your own magical companions. Dive into the heart of Grimblewood with patterns for 8 captivating gnomes. From Gnatalia, the garment historian in service to the Ladybug Queen, to Gnorri, the skilled gardener tending to the Ancient Oak, each gnome has a distinct personality waiting to be explored. These whimsical characters are not just knitted creations; they're tales waiting to be told.
Unleash your creativity, explore various techniques, and bring these whimsical characters to life. Whether you're knitting for yourself or creating cherished gifts for loved ones, the world of Grimblewood awaits your creative touch.
- The book begins with advice on all the materials and notions you need, followed by a small techniques section on all the basic know-how to create your gnome (including stitches and bodies)
- Then, grab your needles and necessities and knit 8 of gnomes that live in the mystical forest of Grimblewood!
- Every gnome is made in 2 weights of yarn - fingering (4-ply) and light worsted (DK/8-ply), so you can knit your favorite individual in both a small or medium size.
- Only five colors are used to make each weight of gnome, meaning you don't need to invest in dozens of different shades.
- Sarah Schira has also given advice on how to adapt your gnomes to make them child-friendly, if you wish to make friends for the little ones in your life.
Unleash your creativity, explore various techniques, and bring these whimsical characters to life. Whether you're knitting for yourself or creating cherished gifts for loved ones, the world of Grimblewood awaits your creative touch.
About the Author
About the Author
Sarah Schira is a knitting designer who loves gnomes. A lot. Her gnome patterns on her Ravelry shop and own website have sold in their thousands, and she has an adoring gnome-loving following across multiple platforms - she has over 22,000 followers on Instagram alone. To her delight, many knitters have joined her hashtag, #nevernotgnoming. When Sarah's not knitting gnomes, she's working on knitting accessories for everyday adventures, filming knitting tutorials for her YouTube channel, and recording her podcast with her sister Katie that covers their favourite patterns, tea, knitting events and - you guessed it - gnomes. Sarah lives in Manitoba, Canada, with her husband.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
BOOKLIST (American Library Association)
Somewhat removed from their original gardening habitat, gnomes (in the knitted format) have invaded homes too. Small in size yet fierce in design, Schira's eight forest/woodland creatures, each with their own personality, can easily romp across bedrooms, living rooms, and playrooms. Starting off, Schira covers the usual in detail (equipment, the art of gnomery knitting) and offers one-cord tips, a lesson in picking up stitches from the hat brim, and advice on blocking (just a little sprinkle of water to help them relax) and assembly (the art of positioning with pint-size personalities). Schira's instructions are overall generous, with each of the eight gnomes receiving not only their own patterns but also a snapshot of who they are, from Gnoodles, the smallest, to Gnectar and Mr. Marbled. Creating small objects requires small needles, ergo, these are not projects for beginners. -- Barbara Jacobs
Somewhat removed from their original gardening habitat, gnomes (in the knitted format) have invaded homes too. Small in size yet fierce in design, Schira's eight forest/woodland creatures, each with their own personality, can easily romp across bedrooms, living rooms, and playrooms. Starting off, Schira covers the usual in detail (equipment, the art of gnomery knitting) and offers one-cord tips, a lesson in picking up stitches from the hat brim, and advice on blocking (just a little sprinkle of water to help them relax) and assembly (the art of positioning with pint-size personalities). Schira's instructions are overall generous, with each of the eight gnomes receiving not only their own patterns but also a snapshot of who they are, from Gnoodles, the smallest, to Gnectar and Mr. Marbled. Creating small objects requires small needles, ergo, these are not projects for beginners. -- Barbara Jacobs
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Search Press
Pub date:
2024-09-17
Length:
96 pages
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