The Beatrix Potter Knitting Book

Description

The children who read The Tale of Peter Rabbit when it was first published in 1902 are now themselves grandparents and great-grand parents but the appeal of Beatrix Potter's delightful animal characters is still as great as it was eighty-five years ago. Pat Menchini read the little books as a child and has for a long time wanted to bring her skills as a fashion designer to this charming miniature world of animals, flowers and landscapes.In this book you will find a complete range of classic fashion garments for all ages from babies to adults, both men and women. The patterns, which are all based on Beatrix Potter's own watercolours, include a beautiful christening robe, pramsuits, cosy outfits for toddlers, practical and pretty sweaters and tops for active children, elegant fashion garments for women, and chunky knits for men. Some have motifs based on the well-loved animal characters, others have specially created jacquard and textured designs inspired by Beatrix Potter's flower and landscape paintings. Several of the garments are made from the wool of Herdwick sheep, the hardy upland breed which Beatrix Potter herself bred on her Lake District farms.All the garments are photographed in full colour by fashion photographer Tony Boase, many on location in Beatrix Potter's own English Lake District. Charts, diagrams, details from the patterns and international conversion tables added to the clarity of the instructions make this beautifully laid-out book straightforward to follow for even the inexperienced knitter, while the expert will find plenty of challenge in the intricacy of some of the designs.Pat Menchini here presents a unique range of designs which will enable expert and amateur knitter alike to create beautiful and distinctive garments for the whole family. Introduction 6 Before You Start 7 Peter Rabbit Sweater and Accessories 8 Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle Sweater 12 Appley Dapply Hooded Jacket 15 Mr. Jeremy Fisher Sweater 18 Herdwick Child's Sweater, Overtop and Cap 22 Peter Rabbit Round-yoke Cardigan and Toning Striped Ribbed Skirt 25 Squirrel Nutkin Coat and Hat 28 Mrs. Tittlemouse Child's Jerkin and Waistcoat, with Ladybird and Babbitty Bumble Bee Motifs 32 Mrs. Tittlemouse Embroidered Party Dress 35 Edwardian Lace Girl's Party Smock 38 Peter Rabbit Jogging Sweater 41 Puddle-Ducks Dungarees and Sweater 44 Tom Kitten Child's Swreater 47 Mrs. Tittlemouse Baby Top and Trousers 50 Flopsy Bunnies Baby's Jumper 53 Mrs. Tittlemouse Cot Blanket 56 Flopsy Bunnies Tufted Rug 58 Jemima Puddle-Duck Pram Rug 62 Benjamin Bunny Sweater, Pull-ups and Tam-o'-shanter 64 Benjamin Bunny Sleeping Bag 68 Tom Kitten All-in-one Suit and Hat 70 Hunca Munca Baby's Heirloom Christening Dress 73 Peter Rabbit Mother and Daughter Tunics 76 Squirrel Nutkin Woodland Overtop for Mother and Daughter 79 Tom Kitten Edwardian Party Sweater and Sleeveless Top for Mother and Daughter 83 Sheaf of Corn Overtop and Waistcoat for Mother and Daughter 87 Sheaf of Corn Bomber Jacket and Beret for Mother and Daughter 91 Herdwick Cape Jackets for Mother and Daughter 94 Peter Rabbit Blue Jacket 96 Lakeland Landscape Sweater 99 Foxglove Sweater 104 The Tailor of Gloucester Lady's Fair-isle Sweater and Ribbed Skirt 107 The Tailor of Gloucester Three Knitted Cushions 110 The Tailor of Gloucester Stitched Rug 112 The Tailor of Gloucester Tapestry Firescreen 116 Tommy Brock Father and Son Sweaters 118 Old Brown Sweater and Slipover for Father and Son 121 Helpful Notes Tension 124 Hints for Motif Knitting 124 Needle Conversion Chart 125 Yarn Conversion Chart 126 Useful Addresses 128