Really Wild Tea Cosies
Created by Loani Prior
Gifted by Murdoch Books
www.murdochbooks.com.au
ISBN: 9781741966312
Reviewed by Kathryn Wright, Editor of AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com
Are you a beginning knitter looking for your first major project? A bold way to start would be with one of the colorful and kooky tea cosies in Really Wild Tea Cosies. You'll be instructed every step of the way, and knitters of all levels will benefit from the techniques and styles included. Tea cosies make for great homemade gifts year round, and this book can guide you to finding your unique crafting style with one of the many one-of-a-kind designs.
This book really stands out when it comes to tutorials. There are 21 original patterns, each different from the rest with a special inspiration introduced by the author to truly inspire crafters to use their imagination while knitting. You may not like every pattern included, but there's so many options that you'll want to make at least one. Each of the patterns also includes a list of materials, equipment, and size measurements, as well as instructions for each part of the cozy. Crochet fans will be excited to know that some of these patterns combine the two skills.
If you're interested in more detailed aspects of these cozies, just turn to one of the 13 pages that gives you specific instructions on other cute knitted projects you can work on. If this is your first experience with knitting, you'll already have new options open for you once you finish your cozy. It couldn't be more convenient.
Knitters will have a new way to express their creativity, and those new to knitting can find an easy place to start with the projects inside Really Wild Tea Cosies. Break out your tea kettle, because you'll have it decorated in no time!
