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Want answers to basic questions so you can troubleshoot your way through your first knitting experiences? As a teacher of both new and intermediate students, Val Pierce can help. You'll also find 16 great knitting projects within, including beanies, mittens, blankets, cowls, socks, wall hanging, sweater vests, oversized knit sweaters, and even a cardigan! 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Beginner-friendly, whimsical and bursting at the seams with fun, these adorable gnomes are brilliant stash-busters and make thoughtful gifts your loved ones will cherish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose from 20 different projects for a range of occasions including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea heart-themed Valentine’s Gnome for that special someone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea pocket-sized Keyring Gnome with a daffodil hat adorned with bees and bugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Rainbow gnome with a fabulous rainbow outfit and matching umbrella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Baby Gnome with a baby bear bonnet and milk bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea Halloween Gnome complete with his own pumpkin, perfect for spooky season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand Santa and Mrs Claus Gnomes to fill your house with festive cheer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an average height of between 5.5-6.5in, plus the smaller keyring and larger pillow projects, these friendly little gnomes are the perfect way to make use of your yarn stash.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a short and sweet techniques section to get you started, you’ll be filling up your home with cheeky bearded friends in \u003ci\u003egnome\u003c\/i\u003e time!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307209634165,"sku":"9781800922174","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800922174_23f5e4cd-501f-4dae-81f2-681228260ef1.jpg?v=1786026690"},{"product_id":"9781844484829","title":"Knitted Bears","description":"All the bears in the book are  based on the same, simple knitted bear, instructions for which are provided at the beginning of the book and which are easy enough for even novice knitters to follow. 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