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 titles for Search Press and her work regularly appears in knitting magazines. Sachiyo lives in Sussex with her husband and two sons. Visit her website at www.knitsbysachi.com.
Well presented. I am hoping to knit some of these patterns
myself to use for pencil toppers and it's an ideal book for raising
money for charities i.e selling the patterns you knit.
*Penny Carver-Irvine*
I haven't had chance to try all the designs yet but the ones I?
have tried have been easy to follow. Good clear pictures throughout
the book. Would definitely recommend!
*Hayley Hobbs*
Another excellent offering from Sachiyo. This is my third one of
her books and she still manages to deliver. This is excellent for
this time of year for little extra gifts for people. This book
would also make a nice gift.
*Tracey Stanley*
Pictures and layout of instructions are clear and concise.
The charms are cute and easy to sew up.
I have enjoyed knitting several for presents. i attatched the
booties and mittens to the fronts of cards.
As they only use 4ply they are great for using up oddments of
wool.
Well woth getting for the older or younger knitter!
*Carole Stephens*
I am a big fan of Sachiyo Ishii's previous books, so I was pleased
to get a copy of this one.
As with all other "Twenty to Make" series, this tends towards to
the simpler side of her style, but is just as adorable as her work
from 'Mini Knitted Woodland' et al. The instructions are clear and
concise, and I particularly like the suggestions for ways to adapt
the patterns to suit your own ideas. I have already made a couple
of charms, which I have in fact added to my pile of Xmas tree
decorations!
It's a fab addition ot the "Twenty to Make" series, and yet another
fab book from Sachiyo Ishii.
*Natasha Field*
A lovely book full of wonderful little patterns that cater to a
wide variety of interests
*Em day*
This fab little book has the most delightful, quick, easy, and
adorable little charms. The patterns are so clear to read, and full
colour illustrations to guide you through, and to simply ooh and
ahh over. There is a cute monkey, beach hut, little socks and
bootees...and more - and a great pair of dice which I think would
be perfect for the men.
It would make a perfect gift for any knitter - without breaking the
bank. If you are knitting them for yourself, prepare to be
completely addicted. I just can't decide which to start with first
- but I am going to knit every one!
*Lesley Bambridge*
This is a great little book for those that love to make small
novelty items. The book has been well formatted and the pictures
are large and clear. The patterns are easy to read and well laid
out. One pattern on each page with the picture on the opposite page
makes this so easy to use. Fully recommend.
*Kim Williams*
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