Knitting for Gold

Knit your own sports hero using simple knitting techniques. Bully off with field hockey, sprint for the finish with the track stars, or wow the crowd with your doll’s snowboarding prowess; there are twenty dolls just waiting for the signal to go.
Imaginative author Sue McBride provides knitting patterns for both male and female dolls, along with all the sports equipment you need to get them ready to win the gold. The clothes and kit range from running shorts to ski-poles, and each project is illustrated clearly, making these knitted dolls a pleasure to make.
Perfect as gifts for the sportsman or woman in your life, why not knit a doll in the colours of your favourite team or sports personality? On your marks... Get set... knit!

Book Contents

Introduction 6
Get ready 8
Basic dolls 10
In Training 12
Running 14
Football 16
Tennis 18
Beach Volleyball 20
Fencing 22
Hurdling 26
Field Hockey 28
Karate 30
Rhythmic Gymnastics 32
Dressage 34
White Water Rafting 38
Ice Skating 42
Skiing 44
Archery 48
Swimming 52
Discus 54
Wightlifting 56
Ice Hockey 58
Snowboarding 60
Medals 63