Introduction 8
Materials and tools 10
Basic knitting 14
Sewing up and stuffing 16
Basic embroidery 18
Basic Crochet 20
Other techniques 22
Making the woodland scene 26
Brown Bear and Cubs 28
Racoon 30
Boar and Piglets 32
Badger 34
Beaver 36
Skunk 38
Fox 40
Otter 42
Wolf 44
Moose 46
Stag and Doe 48
Fawn 50
Duck 52
Swan and Cygnet 54
Peacock 56
Eagle 58
Stork 60
Owl 62
Blue Tit 64
Robin and Chicks 66
Woodpecker 68
Hare 70
Hedgehog 72
Mouse 73
Squirrel 74
Mole 76
Turtle 78
Gnome 80
Toadstool House 82
Mushrooms 85
Tree 86
Tree Stump 90
Forest floor 92
Abbreviations 96
Sachiyo Ishii was born and raised in Japan. She was a money broker
on Wall Street and in London before discovering the joy of
handicraft after her second son was born. She learned dressmaking
and Waldorf doll making and has been designing and creating dolls
and toys ever since. She teaches knitting, doll making, wet and dry
felting, sewing, crochet and spinning, among other crafts. She has
authored a number of best-selling titles for Search Press and her
work regularly appears in knitting magazines.
Sachiyo lives in Sussex, UK with her husband and two sons.
Visit her website at www.knitssachi.com and her Instagram:
@knitsbysachi
February 2015 The miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a
real favourite in the LK office. The tiny patterns are unbelievably
sweet, and they are perfect for using up scraps of yarn left over
from your latest projects. Mini Knitted Woodland is the latest in
this series, and it's bursting with everything from gnomes and
furry creatures to surrounding foliage. It's ideal for nature
lovers, bird watchers and fairytale fans!
*Let's Knit*
January 2015 Last year I reviewed a copy of this author’s excellent
and innovative Mini Knitted Safari (also reviewed on this site) and
here is the sequel. There are twenty seven charming wee creatures
to make plus a mat to display them on, or play with them of course.
Have fun recycling all that leftover yarn and improver
knitters will welcome all the small projects as none are too
advanced, just using knit and purl. You can’t learn to knit with
this book (Search Press publishes many excellent books that do
start from scratch) but the mat is described as a good way to
practice the basics. The creatures themselves use mostly tiny
amounts of yarn (less than 5g) and are made flat, with instructions
on how to sew up. All you need to start are a few basic bits and
pieces – no major spending involved. Choose from mostly UK or US
animals and birds, filling your wood with badger, beaver, blue tit,
robin and otter or maybe a bear, skunk, moose, wolf and racoon.
Also included are a gnome, toadstool house, mushroom, tree and tree
stump as well as animal young of several species. Each pattern is
in written form with photos of the finished creature, finished
size, what you need and a difficulty level. The author mentions
that it doesn’t have to be made as a whole set, but odd creatures
can be made up to serve as bag charms, keyrings or for charity.
This is another attractive and user-friendly book that is sure to
give knitters of all abilities a lot of fun, as well as anybody who
gets to play with the figures.
*Myshelf.com*
February 2015 I am a huge fan of Sachiyo's designs. Not only are
the designs amazing, cute and beautiful they are also easy to knit.
She takes basic techniques and makes them into the special nd
amazing animals and designs. The patterns are in easy to follow
written terms with full instructions of how to put each piece
together to make these fantastic things. I love this book!!! I love
all of Sachiyo's books. Her designs are fantastic and attainable
for most knitters. She makes you feel confident that you can make
something. It's a 5 out of 5 for me! To see this review in full and
more from Crochet Addict visit the website
http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/2015/01/mini-knitted-woodland-book-review.html
*Crochet Addict UK*
February 2015 A big name in little knits, Sachiyo Ishii's new book
is filled with even more super-cute knits. They're all
woodland-themed, with 28 small creatures through to tiny trees,
mushrooms and a gnome. Grown-ups will admire the characterful
creatures and tiny scale, and children will enjoy acting out mini
adventures using the knitted animals. The patterns are suitable for
all levels of knitter and some are embellished with simple crochet
details too..
*Knit Today*
Mini Knitted Woodland, which was released in March. This book has
adorable animals from porcupines, owls, bears and more. The first
animal I made was the porcupine/hedgehog. Unfortunately someone
took it to play with before I got a picture and now we cannot find
it. It was extremely easy and quick to make. Next I made the
beaver. Again my sewing up process was not great, but Hazel still
loves him. This book includes many woodland animals,
mushrooms, trees, tree stumps, and a gnome as well as a forest
floor mat. I am thinking I will knit up some more animals and use
them for her Wild Kratts party. Maybe I can find a pattern to knit
a little Chris and Martin Kratt too. Full review:
http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/mini-knitted-woodland-and-safari-book.html
*craftymomsshare.blogspot.co.uk*
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