Sunday Express 28th August 2016
HZG
June/July 2012
Sue McBride grabs the Olympics this summer in London with a collection of 20 different figures to suggest that all is sport. The dolls wear matching outfits and have their own tools. At the end of the book there are even medals to make yourself. All the dolls are made from a base model for a male or a female athlete. The arms and heads are knitted separately, body and legs in one piece, so there is some sewing involved. They used wires to pose the dolls in a sporting attitude. Dolls knitting is obviously not new, but it's still fun to do and can also be a doll gift.
Knit Today
May 2012
If you're living on this planet (or at least one nearby) you'll have caught all the hype surrounding this summer's Olympics. At Knit Today we're really excited about the event, but even if you feel you've heard for too much about sporting events recently, we'd still urge you to pick up this book. The patterns it contains - for 20 sporting figures- are so much fun to create. And they're quick, too, so you'll be over the finish line before you know it! The male and female dolls are representing their nations in sport such as weight lifting, tennis,white water rafting and lots more, The clothes on each doll are removable, so you can choose to knit a whole collection of dressed characters, or just one with 20 different outfits to change into.
Simply Knitting
May 2012
If you've ever wanted to knit your own sports hero, now is your chance. Knitting for Gold by Sue McBride contains patterns for male and female dolls, plus all their kit and equipment, including winner' medals. There are enough for you to create 20 different athletes from swimmers and skaters to footballers and fencers. Clothes are detachable so it's easy to mix and match if you're prone to changing your mind.
