Topsy-Turvy Inside-Out Knit Toys: Magical Two-in-One Reversible Projects By Susan B. AndersonProjects in this book are as follows: Happy Mouse, Sad Mouse, Egg to Penguin, Egg to Alligator, Chrysalis to Monarch, Pigs in a Blanket, Flower Fairy in A tulip, Bunny & Lamb, Snowman & Tree, The Fox & the Hen, Dog in the Doghouse, Squirrel & the Hedgehog, Top-Down Seamless Petticoat Dolls (aka a classic Topsy-Turvy doll).
While this book states that beginners can tackle some projects, as a beginner I’m going to say that you probably want to get some projects under your belt before you attempt these. Even the easiest project (Happy / Sad Mouse) requires some nimble talented knitting fingers when starting the project and while doing things like adding on the ears. That said, I don’t think you need to be a pro knitter either. As long as you’ve worked yourself into a status of being comfortable with knitting concepts you’re ready to use this book. There are not many tips and tricks here, so please do get some practice in before diving into this book, I am. Otherwise Happy Mouse, Sad Mouse might simply make you sad sad sad (the author even warns you that you should visit YouTube or some knitting websites if you do not have basics down).
There are no duds here though some will wow you more than others. Some of these I can see getting a lot of play from kids and adults alike while others probably won’t be turned all topsy-turvy quite as often (who wants to see an egg when you have a cute penguin waiting for you on the other side?). Still, every single project here makes me want to practice knitting so that I am pro enough to be able to knit these all in my sleep and give them to everyone I know, they're all just too cute!
* Disclaimer: I received this book at no cost in order to review it. I offered no guarantee of a positive review, though I only request books I think I'll like so as not to waste my time.
