Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy - by Tanis Gray (Hardcover)

About the Book

Featuring 25 projects based on George Lucas's epic film saga, this is the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, and a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens from a galaxy far, far away.

Book Synopsis

Featuring 28 projects based on George Lucas's epic film saga, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy is the ultimate guide to creating stunning projects inspired by Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Rey, and a whole host of droids, ships, and aliens from a galaxy far, far away.

Bring the power of the Force to your needles with the first official Star Wars knitting pattern book. Featuring 28 knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy includes patterns for toys, apparel, and home decor inspired by your favorite movie moments, characters (both human and alien), droids, ships, and more. Projects range from simple patterns like the Ewok Hood (sized for both children and adults!) to more complex projects like the Darth Vader Pullover. It even includes patterns for knitted replicas of a few iconic costume pieces, such as Luke Skywalker's cropped flight vest from Episode IV A New Hope and Rey's vest and arm warmers from Episode VIII The Last Jedi. With projects for knitters at all levels and a variety of techniques to practice--including stranded colorwork, double-knitting, and lace knitting--Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy is the perfect book for knitting fans across the galaxy.

Review Quotes

"Loaded with photos and quotes from the first six movies which really gives the book a feeling of a fun adventure."-- "Knitty.com"

"There's something in this book for every fan and every kind of knitter." -- "Apartment Therapy"

"Sure to delight both knitting enthusiasts and Star Wars fans alike." -- "DisneyGeek"

"Whether you're a Padawan or a Jedi (beginner or advanced), you'll find patterns in here to match your skill level."-- "Marly Bird Podcast"

"Worthy of being a coffee table book; it's that lovely... done. It would make an excellent gift for any Star Wars-loving friend (or yourself!)" -- "The Knitting Guild Association"

"An incredibly impressive collection... Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy will prove an invaluable resource and many hours of crafting fun."-- "LaughingPlace"

"A Star Wars fan will have no problem falling in love with these projects."-- "Inside the Magic"

"The new book to add fuel to our hobby-seeking fires."

-- "Nerdist"

Fulfill all your Star Wars knitting dreams.-- "io9"

About the Author

Tanis Gray is the author of 11 knitting books including the international bestseller Harry Potter: Knitting Magic and Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy. She has over 500 published knitting patterns, has worked for Vogue Knitting, Martha Stewart, and HBO, was a regularly featured guest on Knitting Daily TV, has multiple stranded colorwork classes on Bluprint, and teaches knitting worldwide.