I have to admit, most things to do with the impending Royal Wedding make me want to poke things in my eyes. There is something, however, extremely charming about this book, which offers you the chance to knit the entire cast – including the corgis – plus a range of outfits and accessories. There’s even a kit to create your own balcony for the newly-weds.
This is not a challenge for the faint-hearted and a fair amount of patience will be required. Those with no prior knitting experience probably ought to practise the basics before embarking on it. The book is aimed at all skill levels, though, so novices can be confident there isn’t anything too complex.
Once you get down to work, the book is set out clearly, and explains the basics, from casting on to knitting, purling and casting off, plus other techniques and tips. Goble makes life easy by listing all the things you will need to create each figure before you start, and the step by step instructions ensure you work logically through each person to get all the parts together.
The book will probably only hit a niche market, and its appeal will diminish as the hype around Kate & Will’s wedding passes, but it’s still quirky. The fundamental things it teaches means you’ll be able to knit a range of figures for any occasion!
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