Mini Knits for Christmas

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Knit yourself into the Christmas spirit with over 40 adorable mini Christmas projects from best-selling designer Sue Stratford. Create your very own knitted nativity, with Mary and Joseph, Baby Jesus and the Little Donkey, or a show-stopping Santa's sleigh complete with all eight reindeers. There are also Christmas accessories to decorate your home, such as Christmas crackers, mistletoe and candy canes. These cute, pocket-sized knits are quick and easy to make, as well as a great way of using up leftover yarn. Whether a novice or an advanced knitter, you will find everything you need to get started, with step-by-step photography and instructions for sewing together and making up the finished projects. Great for festive gifts or cute decorations, all the family will love these fun and charming projects. This edition includes material from two best-selling Christmas titles, Mini Knitted Christmas and 20 to Make: Mini Christmas Knits.

Sue Stratford is one of our most successful and popular authors, having already published six books with Search Press. She owned and ran The Knitting Hut in Woburn Sands, Buckinghamshire, UK. After ten successful years, the shop has closed to give Sue more time to concentrate on her design work. Sue is inspired by lovely yarns and likes working with natural fibres. She regularly exhibits at fibre and textile shows around the UK and teaches classes on a number of different techniques. Visit her website at www.suestratford.co.uk

If you'd like to gently hand knit your way into the Christmas spirit, these 40 mini projects will fit the bill nicely. They're great for gifts or decorations, and easy enough for all skill levels. * Machine Knitting Monthly * It's never too early to start knitting for Christmas and this new book from Sue Stratford is crammed with more than 40 quick and easy knitted festive ideas for gifting and for your home. Choose from a knitted nativity complete with full cast, and Santa's sleigh plus reindeer entourage, and decorate your home with jolly decorations such as crackers, mistletoe and candy canes. * Simply Knitting *