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Knitted Icons

Albert Einstein proved to us that E=MC2. Marilyn Monroe convinced us that gentlemen prefer blondes and that diamonds are a girl's best friend. Elvis Presley showed us how to swivel our hips to old-time rock 'n' roll. Through science, pop culture and arts, all of them have become the objects of great attention and devotion by fans everywhere.

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7 of 7(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Knitted Icons

Review 1 for Knitted Icons

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Cayleigh Spooner, WATERSTONE'S PORTSMOUTH

Top 50 Contributor

09 April 2009

If you can do stocking stitch, you should invest in this book. Whilst some of the dolls are a bit hit-and-miss, some are remarkably genius. If I had the time I would knit all of my loved ones an Albert Einstein

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Review 2 for Knitted Icons

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Juliet Hart, WATERSTONE'S ASHFORD

22 July 2008

I don't know who I would make these dolls for but this is the best knitting book I have seen in ages. Elvis is my favourite!

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Review 3 for Knitted Icons

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Sarah Taylor, WATERSTONE'S LEEDS 93-97

02 March 2008

Ever wished you could cuddle up to your very own James Dean? Or Mr T? Now you can!Scare your friends with a mini Godzilla and jam with a pint-sized Hendrix. Knitting is the new rock 'n' roll!

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Review 4 for Knitted Icons

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Xavier Jones-Barlow, WATERSTONE'S ABERDEEN UNION BR

Top 100 Contributor

28 February 2008

Despite the fact that I don't knit, or indeed have any sort of craft inclined artistic urges, I found this book to be an absolute joy. The content is colourful and amusing; I would be lying if I stated that I was not tempted to pick up a couple of those long needles for myself (fear not, I am not allowed to wield such things). This minor work of genius was brought to my attention by the authors appearance on the 'Graham Norton Show', where we learn why there were no Spice Girls included (*giggles*). This would make a superb gift, or would spawn superb gifts, and if there are any budding knitters out there send your practise pieces to my branch where they will be gratefully recieved.

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Review 5 for Knitted Icons

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Tom Mandall, WATERSTONE'S WORCESTER HIGH ST

Top 50 Contributor

27 February 2008

Genius. I can't understand why no one thought of this sooner! Knitting has recently taken over my life so the thought of mini Madonnas and David Bowies created with my own two hands delights me. A charming book which would make any knitter, wannabe or expert, chuckle.

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Review 6 for Knitted Icons

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Louise Machej, WATERSTONE'S NOTTINGHAM BRIDLE

15 January 2008

This book is perfect for novice and expert knitters alike. Each doll comes with a mini history, step-by-step instructions and an amazing picture! I find it impossible not to get excited about these tiny creations! Once you have mastered the basics you can even adapt the patterns to make woollen versions of your nearest and dearest!For my personal favourite doll, icon and man check out the beautiful David Bowie on page 95!

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Review 7 for Knitted Icons

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Holly Strauss, WATERSTONE'S NOTTINGHAM BRIDLE

08 January 2008

Madonna, Mr T., Elvis, Che Guevara, and even Gandhi - with twenty other iconic figures to choose from. The patterns are fully illustrated in colour with mini-biographies and evocative quotes from the subjects.

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