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Knit a Mini Universe

20 tiny cosmic creatures to knitComments

Part of Knit a Mini

Author Sachiyo Ishii
Hardcover
$13.95 US
Search Press
On sale Jan 13, 2026 | 64 Pages | 9781800922709
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Knit 20 tiny, out-of-this-world projects: from cosmic creatures and animal astronauts to rockets, spacecrafts and even a set of UFOs!

‘This miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a real favourite in the Let’s Knit office. The tiny patterns are unbelievably sweet, and they are perfect for using up scraps of yarn left over from your latest projects.’ Let’s Knit magazine

This out-of-this-world collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Choose from a galaxy of fun favorites, from sweet, colorful aliens to cuddle and love, rockets and satellites to inspire their curiosity, and a brave band of animal astronauts to journey to the edge of the universe!

Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels.

This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Cosmos (9781782215356), 2019.
Sachiyo Ishii was born and raised in Japan. She was a money broker on Wall Street and in London before discovering the joy of handicraft after her second son was born. She learned dressmaking and Waldorf doll making and has been designing and creating dolls and toys ever since. She teaches knitting, doll making, wet and dry felting, sewing, crochet, spinning, hand dyeing, Japanese doll making and paper crafts to adults and children. She has authored a number of titles for Search Press, including Mini Knitted Safari, Mini Knitted Woodland and Mini Knitted Toys. Her work has appeared in knitting and parenting magazines and her knitted toys are very popular. She believes everyone should be involved in some kind of creative activity and loves sharing the joy of craft with as many people as possible. Sachiyo lives in Sussex with her husband and two sons. View titles by Sachiyo Ishii

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Knit 20 tiny, out-of-this-world projects: from cosmic creatures and animal astronauts to rockets, spacecrafts and even a set of UFOs!

‘This miniature knitting series by Sachiyo Ishii is a real favourite in the Let’s Knit office. The tiny patterns are unbelievably sweet, and they are perfect for using up scraps of yarn left over from your latest projects.’ Let’s Knit magazine

This out-of-this-world collection from best-selling knitting author Sachiyo Ishii is a great source of playful patterns, perfect for presents or playthings, and is a fantastic way to use up your yarn stash. Choose from a galaxy of fun favorites, from sweet, colorful aliens to cuddle and love, rockets and satellites to inspire their curiosity, and a brave band of animal astronauts to journey to the edge of the universe!

Complete with step-by-step sewing up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these 20 fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels.

This book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Cosmos (9781782215356), 2019.

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Sachiyo Ishii was born and raised in Japan. She was a money broker on Wall Street and in London before discovering the joy of handicraft after her second son was born. She learned dressmaking and Waldorf doll making and has been designing and creating dolls and toys ever since. She teaches knitting, doll making, wet and dry felting, sewing, crochet, spinning, hand dyeing, Japanese doll making and paper crafts to adults and children. She has authored a number of titles for Search Press, including Mini Knitted Safari, Mini Knitted Woodland and Mini Knitted Toys. Her work has appeared in knitting and parenting magazines and her knitted toys are very popular. She believes everyone should be involved in some kind of creative activity and loves sharing the joy of craft with as many people as possible. Sachiyo lives in Sussex with her husband and two sons. View titles by Sachiyo Ishii

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