The Great Christmas Knit-Off - Large Print by Alexandra Brown (Paperback)

About the Book

In the tradition of Trisha Ashley and Jenny Colgan, this first book in a new series by Alexandra Brown author of the popular Cupcakes at Carrington s series tells the hilarious, heartwarming story of a jilted bride who anticipates a lonely Christmas but instead finds herself in the tiny village of Tindledale, where the residents share her obsession with knitting.

When life unravels, it s time to knit

Sybil has always taken comfort in her passion for knitting, creating beautiful knits stitch by stitch. But her world suddenly unravels when her fiance ditches her for her identical twin sister at her Star Wars-themed wedding, leaving her sporting a Princess Leia do. Then things go from bad to worse when an incident at work jeopardizes her job.

Hoping to escape her woes and forget that she ll be alone for Christmas this year, she visits her friend in Tindledale a winter wonderland of quaint shops and snowy rooftops. When she arrives in the idyllic town, she can t help feeling like she s in a Hallmark greeting card. She s embraced by welcoming if eccentric locals wearing handmade knits that remind Sybil of her own creations as well as her unrealized ambitions of selling them. So when the vintage boutique asks her to make an assortment of knits for their display window, she s thrilled. The hot town doctor has even taken an interest in Sybil, hoping to heal her broken heart.

But just when Sybil thinks she s going to have her fairytale Christmas after all, an unexpected turn of events threatens to unspool her happily ever after."

Book Synopsis

In the tradition of Trisha Ashley and Jenny Colgan, this first book in a new series by Alexandra Brown--author of the popular Cupcakes at Carrington's series--tells the hilarious, heartwarming story of a jilted bride who anticipates a lonely Christmas but instead finds herself in the tiny village of Tindledale, where the residents share her obsession with knitting.

When life unravels, it's time to knit...

Sybil has always taken comfort in her passion for knitting, creating beautiful knits stitch by stitch. But her world suddenly unravels when her fiancé ditches her for her identical twin sister at her Star Wars-themed wedding, leaving her sporting a Princess Leia do. Then things go from bad to worse when an incident at work jeopardizes her job.

Hoping to escape her woes and forget that she'll be alone for Christmas this year, she visits her friend in Tindledale--a winter wonderland of quaint shops and snowy rooftops. When she arrives in the idyllic town, she can't help feeling like she's in a Hallmark greeting card. She's embraced by welcoming--if eccentric--locals wearing handmade knits that remind Sybil of her own creations as well as her unrealized ambitions of selling them. So when the vintage boutique asks her to make an assortment of knits for their display window, she's thrilled. The hot town doctor has even taken an interest in Sybil, hoping to heal her broken heart.

But just when Sybil thinks she's going to have her fairytale Christmas after all, an unexpected turn of events threatens to unspool her happily ever after.

From the Back Cover

Sybil has always taken comfort in her knitting, creating beautiful garments stitch by stitch. But her world suddenly unravels when her fiancé ditches her for her identical twin sister and things go from bad to worse when an incident jeopardizes her job.

Hoping to escape her woes and forget that she'll be alone for Christmas, she visits her friend in Tindledale--a winter wonderland of quaint shops and snowy rooftops. Embraced by welcoming--if eccentric--locals wearing handmade knits reminds Sybil of her own creations and her unrealized ambitions of selling them. So when the vintage boutique asks her to create a knitting display for their front window, she's thrilled. The hot town doctor has even taken an interest in Sybil, hoping to heal her broken heart.

But just when Sybil thinks she's going to have her fairy-tale Christmas after all, an unexpected turn of events threaten to unspool her happily ever after.

Review Quotes

"Defies the chick-lit cliche!" -- Heat Magazine

"Adorable, comical and magical, this is a festive delight" -- Closer Magazine

"Fans of British chick lit will adore this story whether or not they enjoy knitting..." -- Library Journal

"As warm and cosy as a pair of Christmas mittens" -- Lucy Diamond