Giving flowers is the traditional way to show someone you care. But why not present a loved one with knitted flowers instead of the kind that will be past its best in a few days? These lovely little knitted flower projects are sure to bring a big smile to all who receive them, and will bring you hours of pleasure in making them. With 22 pretty designs to choose from, including a pot filled with African violets, a red rose corsage, an Angora-yarn poppy and beaded snowflake flowers, there's sure to be favourite for everyone. There are lots of ways you can you enjoy these adaptable projects - make several and present them as a bouquet, create a flower garland, or apply brooch backs, hair slides or key rings - just have fun and and use your imagination! AUTHOR: Alison Howard has been knitting since she was just nine years old. A former journalist, she worked as a magazine editor before becoming a book editor. She now works mainly as a freelance editor in the craft sector, as well as editing and checking knitting and crochet patterns, and proofreading and editing academic theses. Alison has edited books in GMC's Cozy series and has written Mug Hugs, Knitted and Crocheted Slippers, and co-authored Tea Cozies 3 and 4. She has also been a consultant or written under a 'house' name for various other titles, including Your Tudor Homework Helper; Your Victorian Homework Helper; Extreme Machines and Amazing Inventions. Also available: Nicky Epstein Knitted Flowers 9781933027944
