Hansi
Hansi (1873-1951) was born Jean-Jacques Waltz in Colmar, in the French region of Alsace. A pro-French activist in a German-occupied area following the Franco-Prussian War, he worked as an artist and produced satirical drawings which mocked the German authorities. He started publishing under the pseudonym 'Oncle Hansi' or just 'Hansi'. He was imprisoned several times, including in Leipzig in 1914, from where he escaped back to France and joined the military during the First World War. In 1941 he...See more
Hansi (1873-1951) was born Jean-Jacques Waltz in Colmar, in the French region of Alsace. A pro-French activist in a German-occupied area following the Franco-Prussian War, he worked as an artist and produced satirical drawings which mocked the German authorities. He started publishing under the pseudonym 'Oncle Hansi' or just 'Hansi'. He was imprisoned several times, including in Leipzig in 1914, from where he escaped back to France and joined the military during the First World War. In 1941 he was nearly assassinated by the Gestapo, but fled to Switzerland. He never recovered from his injuries and died in Colmar in 1951. He is a hero in Alsace, where his books and drawings are widely reproduced. See less
Hansi book reviews
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Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits
Nice Detail
Great detail in the patterns. Haven't tried them all so don't know if there are any mistakes but the book is well laid out with great patterns. Read More
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Amigurumi Knits: Patterns for 20 Cute Mini Knits
Quirky fun
I haven't actually started a pattern yet, but they look like they will be a lot of fun. Some use different techniques than I have used before, but I like to try new ways of knitting. Really cute, ... Read More