Monday, 16 June 2014

Book Review Once Upon a Knit








Photo's from Amazon

Once again Genevieve Miller taps a wide range of contributors from knitwear designers to students to create a collection of 30 wearables, accessories and toys that can be knit for adults or kids. Inspired by the recent resurgence of fairy tale and fantasy characters, these projects draw from traditionally storybook tales as well as popular television shows. Projects range from a Big Bad Wolf Hat to Grimm Stockings and a stuffed Dragon Hatchling.


Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Potter Craft (7 April 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385344945
ISBN-13: 978-0385344944


About the Author
Genevieve Miller is a south California native who learned how to knit when she was 11. Genevieve is the author of Vampire Knits and a contributor to Knits for Nerds. She lives in Pasadena, California, where she can be found reading fairy tales, knitting or teaching kids how to knit.
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Contents
Introduction

Chapter One
Into The Woods
Ruby Red Riding Hood
Little Red's Basket
Huntsman's Glove and Scarf
Entwinded Forest Throw
Ballerina Fairy Tutu and Wand
Jack and the Bean Socks
Yellow Brick Road Bag
Woodland Friends Hat

Chapter Two
Princes and Princesses
Siren Shawl
Briar Rose's Blanket
Snow White Shrug
Charming Cardigan
Rose Red Wrap
Bookish Belle Mitts
Fairest of Them All Top
A Little Princess Skirt
Cinderella Play Set
Proper Princess Topper

Chapter Three
Something Wicked
Maleficence
Raven Shawlette
Dark Dream Socks
Candy Witch Fingerless Gloves
Modern Chain Mail Hoodie
Dragon Softie
Queen of Hearts Beret
Rumpelstiltskin Infinity Scarf
An apple a Day
Elsa Snow Vest

Knitting Abbreviations
Skill Levels
Standard Yarn Weight System
Special Skills
Contributing Designers
Index

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Once Upon a Knit is for anyone that loves to knit and that still believes in the magic of fairy tales.
I found all 28 pictures on Ravelry of the patterns in the book


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A Little Princess Skirt
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An Apple A Day
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Ballerina Fairy Tutu & Wand
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Bookish Belle Mitts
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Candy Witch Fingerless Gloves


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Briar Rose's Blanket


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Charming Cardigan
                                                              
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Dark Dream Socks
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Dragon Softie
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Cinderella Play Set
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Entwined Forest Throw
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Fairest of Them All Top
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Huntsman's Gloves & Scarf
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Jack and the Bean-socks
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Little Red's Basket
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Malificence
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Modern Chain-Mail Hoodie
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Proper Princess Topper
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Queen of Hearts Beret
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Raven Shawlette
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Rose Red Wrap
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Ruby Red Riding Hood
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Rumplestiltskin Infinity Scarf
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Siren Shawl
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Snow White Shrug
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Woodland Friends Hats
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Yellow Brick Road Bag
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Elsa Snow Vest
I love the designs in this book and I think they are inspiring.  The book is well written with lovely photo's
Anyone that loves to knit and also love the magic in fairy tales then this book is a must have.



Once Upon a Knit  is available from Amazon


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