60 More Quick Knits: 20 Hats*20 Scarves*20 Mittens in Cascade 220® Sport [Paperback]

Sixth & Spring Books (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2011

Following the success of 60 Quick Knits and 60 Quick Baby Knits, 60 More Quick Knits offers a plethora of patterns using the versatile, beautiful, and economical Cascade 220 yarn. Knitters are treated to hats, mittens, and gloves featuring Cascade's brand-new "Sportweight" yarn, a lighter variety with a crisp finish and great stitch definition. Projects include a snowflake scarf, a checkerboard muffler, Fairisle Beret, Herringbone Mitts, and a Zigzag Lace Stole.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Twenty scarves, 20 hats, and 20 mittens are on display here. Page one leads off with a lace slouchy hat, and 59 projects later, we finish off with long-sleeve mittens (gauntlets) that feature bobbles and cables. Although the title calls the projects “quick,” they are not particularly easy. A variety of stitches, including Fair Isle, are used throughout. The directions are delivered concisely, and charts are prevalent. The finished projects offer something for almost everyone—on the distaff side, at least, though some of the caps can be adapted for men. Children get some cute caps, especially one that looks like a puppy. One of the best elements of the book is the up-close color photos. Knitters will really get to see what their finished projects will (hopefully) look like. Though all this winter gear is knit in Cascade sport yarn, any yarn of the same weight should do. --Ilene Cooper

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Sixth&Spring Books (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1936096218
• ISBN-13: 978-1936096213
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,609 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for intermediate knitter looking for sport weight accessory projects November 29, 2011

By Underground Crafter

Format:Paperback

(Full disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from Sixth & Spring to review on my blog.)

60 More Quick Knits: 20 Hats*20 Scarves*20 Mittens in Cascade 220 Sport is a sport-weight follow up to 60 Quick Knits: 20 Hats*20 Scarves*20 Mittens in Cascade 220. As the name suggests, this is a "pattern only" book that emphasizes quick projects. Overall, the layout and photographs are very attractive (just what I expect from Sixth & Spring's books). In keeping with the book's "quick" theme, I'm providing a quick, snapshot review.

Concept
60 patterns using an inexpensive and easy to find (at least in the U.S.) yarn, Cascade 220 Sport. Patterns are equally distributed between hats, scarves, and mittens.

Pattern difficulty
Easy - 6 patterns (10%)
Intermediate - 35 patterns (58%)
Experienced - 19 patterns (32%)
Conclusion: This book is geared towards an intermediate to experienced knitter.

(Main) Needle type
Circular needles: 16 projects total (27%) - 11 hats (55% of hats), 4 scarves (20% of scarves), 1 convertible cowl/hat
DPNs: 20 projects total (33%) - 17 mittens (85% of mittens), 1 scarf (5% of scarves), 2 hats (10% of hats)
Straight needles: 24 projects total (40%) - 15 scarves (75% of scarves), 5 hats (25% of hats), 3 mittens (15% of mittens), 1 hooded scarf
Conclusion: Comfort with DPNs is a must if you plan to make mittens from this book. Other projects can be largely made with circs or straights (though many projects recommend DPNs after decreasing becomes difficult on circulars).

Favorite patterns
I was particularly taken with these patterns:
Scarves: I-Cord Squiggle Scarf by Angela Juergens, Triangle Lace Scarf by Anastasia Blaes, and Woven Ribs Muffler by Lynn M. Wilson.
Hats: Birdcage Beanie by Amy Bahrt (my favorite!), Colorblock Cap by Carol J. Sulcoski, Striped Earflap Hat by Jacqueline Van Dillen, Garter Hood with Lace Edging by Edna Hart, and Ribbed Newsboy Cap by Yoko Hatta.
Mittens: Cabled Mittens by Linda Medina and Convertible Mitten-Gloves by Yoko Hatta.

Summary
If you are an intermediate knitter looking for some quick holiday projects to make in sport weight yarn, this just might be the perfect book for you. I enjoyed that all the projects are made with the same yarn - not only does it make the book visually consistent, but it also means that you can use stash remnants from larger projects to make smaller projects in the same book.

If you fear (or loathe) DPNs, you may want to look elsewhere for mitten patterns. The book has no instructions and so isn't suitable for a beginner. There is a range of styles but obviously all of the projects are made with sport weight yarn, so if you prefer lighter or heavier weight yarn, this book may not be for you.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile Patterns for Sport weight yarn! October 14, 2011

By Samiam

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I really like the first book (60 Quick Knits), so I have been anxiously awaiting the release of 60 More Quick knits! Book is presented in the same format as the first book. I really like the fact that these hats can be made with just about any Sport weight yarn that is similar to cascade 220. The majority of the patterns are labeled intermediate and above. There are just a handful of true beginner patterns. In my opinion, the patterns are well presented with charts as well is row by row instruction. I just hope that there aren't a lot of errors to deal with!

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Patterns Designed to Use As Much Yarn As Possible January 9, 2012

By kurichan

Format:Paperback

I really liked the original "60 Quick Knits" so I was looking forward to this volume. I'm really disappointed. First of all, I loathe charts, but that doesn't make me automatically disqualify a pattern. Second, these patterns are all for at least the intermediate knitter--some are advanced!--which also doesn't bother me. Third, I question the adjective "quick knit" when so many of the patterns require colorwork and cabling, neither of which are particularly "quick" for most knitters. What I find irritating about almost every pattern in this book is that they appear to be specifically designed to make the knitter buy as many skeins of yarn as possible for one pattern. There are patterns that would take less than one skein of yarn but because there is a little colorwork, you are supposed to buy three or four skeins, most of which you will not use. Of course you can always use the yarn for something else, but then you have to find a pattern to use less than a full skein....do you see where I'm going with this? Other patterns are heavily cabled, another yarn eater on its own; some are heavily cabled using two or three colors! Of course the knitter can always opt to not change colors, but that eliminates any of the fair isle/intarsia patterns and some of the interesting striped patterns. Of course you can always knit these patterns from your stash or using different yarns; that's an option with any pattern. I got this from the library so I haven't invested any money in it. As always, I recommend actually seeing a knitting book before you buy it to eliminate disappointment. I would never buy this book for all the reasons I've outlined above.