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. She lives in Milton Keynes with her long-suffering husband, five children and numerous animals
DETAILS OF EACH TITLE: 1) Mini Knits for Christmas Synopsis "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. ." Contents : 128 pages, main contents: see photo of contents page & some of the designs: Introduction Materials and tools Useful stitches Template for Stable Abbreviations Sewing up the reindeer Making the heads Decorative stitches Other techniques Nativity Projects - Mary and Joseph, Baby Jesus, Angel Gabriel, Three Kings, Shepherd and Sheep, Little Donkey, Shooting Star, Stable Christmas Projects - Santa Claus, Sleigh, Reindeer, Rocking Robin, Mini Gifts, Mistletoe, Snowman, Penguins, Christmas Pudding, Gingerbread Folk, Candy Canes, Rudolph, Turkey, Christmas Crackers, Stocking, Gingerbread Heart, Elf, French Hen, Nordic Bunting, Tree Baubles, Christmas Tree, Paper Chains, Polar Bears, Twinkling Star, Reindeer Heads, Christmas Lanterns, Holly Fairy, Christmas Mouse, Fairy Mouse, Holly Garland, Magic Elf Boots, Mini Mittens, Fir Tree Egg Cosy Publisher : Search Press, 8th July 2022. ISBN: 9781800920880 2) Knit Me Dress Me Love Me - Cute knitted animals & their mini-me toys with keepsake outfits to knit & sewContents: 144 pages, main contents: see photo of contents page & some of the designs:
Publisher: Search Press, 29th December 2016. ISBN: 9781782213796
3) Sue Stratford’s Knitted Aviary - A flock of 21 beautiful birds to knit
Synopsis "This delightful book from best-selling author and knitting designer Sue Stratford provides patterns for 21 charming birds for you to knit.
Featuring beautifully clear colourwork charts that make patterns super-easy to follow, you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you can create your own flock of characterful knitted birds.
Whether you choose a seagull, puffin, flamingo, bullfinch or parakeet, your bird will take on a personality all of its own and no sooner will you finish one than you'll want to start on another little feathered friend to keep it company.
As well as the birds themselves, there are ideas for how to display them, and at the end of the book are instructions for a hanging nest, a felt nest box, branches, flowers and leaves, in addition to all the templates you need to make them."
Contents: 144 pages, main contents: see photo of contents page & some of the designs:
Publisher: Search Press, 1st November 2018. ISBN: 9781782216407
4) Knitted Cats & Dogs - Over 30 patterns for cute kitties and perfect pooches
Synopsis "This fantastic compilation from one of Search Press's best-selling authors, Sue Stratford, brings you a concoction of cute kitties and a proliferation of perfect pooches! Combining the best from Knitted Cats & Kittens and Knitted Dogs & Puppies, the patterns are here produced all together in one book.
The designs are fun and quirky, easy to follow and come in a range of characters, styles, shapes and sizes to suit knitters of all tastes and abilities. Each pattern comes with a comprehensive list of the yarns, needles and embellishments you need, and there are general notes too on basic techniques, materials, equipment and making up. Filled with fun from cover to cover, you will love these adorable knitted cats, dogs, kittens and puppies - and so will anyone you choose to knit them for!"
Contents: 192 pages, main contents: see photo of contents page & some of the designs:
Publisher: Search Press, 23rd June 2017. ISBN: 9781782215240
5) Knitted Meerkats
Synopsis "The growing popularity of meerkats over the last few years has elevated them to something approaching cult status, and now these playful creatures have been immortalised in yarn by Sue Stratford, who has created 20 fun meerkat characters to knit. All of the meerkats in this book are based on the same easy-to-follow pattern, which is then transformed into a beach babe, rock star, bride, gardener, golfer, skier - to name just a few- by simply using different coloured yarns and dressing them in different knitted outfits."
Contents: 96 pages, main contents: see photo of contents page & some of the designs:
Publisher: Search Press, 14th August 2013. ISBN 13/EAN: 9781782210078
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