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Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town
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Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide brings the enchanting characters and eerie costumes of the beloved film to life through over 25 creative knitting patterns. Inspired by Jack Skellington, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and more, this book offers a blend of dark, vibrant, and glow-in-the-dark designs that capture the spooky holiday magic.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is perfect for fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas and knitters of all skill levels seeking unique, themed projects. Beginners will enjoy simpler patterns like Sally's socks, while experienced crafters can tackle more intricate pieces such as Sally's patchwork dress. Ideal for those who appreciate both knitting and Tim Burton's iconic style.

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Weave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and creepy characters of Tim Burton’s beloved classic.

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Weave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and creepy characters of Tim Burton’s beloved classic.

Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the quirky characters and creepy costumes inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Inspired by the characters of Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Zero, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, Sandy Claws, and more, these patterns feature a mix of dark and vibrant knits and glow-in-the-dark yarn in celebration of the melding of Halloween and Christmas in this classic film. Oogie Boogie and Zero stuffies come to life with the help of your knitting needles, and clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more will transport you to the moonlit hills, dark cemeteries, and eerie cobblestone streets of Tim Burton’s stop-motion world.

Featuring more than 25 wickedly creative knits pictured in stunning full-colour photography, this book includes patterns suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Patterns for Sally’s slouchy socks and Sandy Claw’s Christmas stocking are ideal for new knitters, while more advanced projects like Sally’s patchwork dress will satisfy longtime crafters. Plus, this book includes original sketches, film stills, and other behind-the-scenes goodies that are sure to satisfy the most die-hard of Tim Burton fans.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647229283

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Insights

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1157g

Pages: 224

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.

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