A follow-up to the original Homespun Handknit—a perennial bestseller for two decades—this collection revitalizes the craft of handspun yarn for a whole new generation of spinners and knitters. Packed with modern and traditional spinning know-how and 25 sophisticated, easy-to-learn projects, the guide helps crafters create unique gifts and wearable fashion while refining their skills and enhancing their understanding of this popular art form. With designs from some of the most influential knitters and spinners working today—including Kathryn Alexander, Jeanine Bakridges, and Abby Franquemont—this inspiring resource features hats, mittens, scarves, socks, bags, children’s items, wraps, and home décor options to challenge fiber artists of all skill levels. Imparting essential and informative advice—on measuring yarns, reviewing woolen versus worsted, drive/tension differences, special techniques, and basic yarn dynamics—and complemented by basic knitting and spinning glossaries, this refreshing contemporary companion to a much-loved classic is an indispensable addition to every craft lover’s bookshelf.
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"Amy Clarke Moore leaves nothing to chance in this informative and fun book. The patterns are detailed and gorgeous and have given me a hankering for homespun." — KnitPurlGurl.com
"5 out of 5 stars. Great designs for those of you who want to knit with homespun yarn, either your own or purchased yarn." — Knitting News
"Knitting spinners rejoice! This project has been whispered about for years in spinning circles. 25 knitting projects using handspun yarn, and all of the projects request that you please engage your brain." — Knitty.com
"If you're a knitter who spins, you're going to love All New Homespun Handknit...And if you're a knitter who hasn't gotten into spinning yet, this book may be just the thing to push you over the edge." — About.com Guide to Knitting
"5 out of 5 stars. Great designs for those of you who want to knit with homespun yarn, either your own or purchased yarn." — Knitting News
"Knitting spinners rejoice! This project has been whispered about for years in spinning circles. 25 knitting projects using handspun yarn, and all of the projects request that you please engage your brain." — Knitty.com
"If you're a knitter who spins, you're going to love All New Homespun Handknit...And if you're a knitter who hasn't gotten into spinning yet, this book may be just the thing to push you over the edge." — About.com Guide to Knitting
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Amy Clarke Moore is the editor of Spin-It! and Spin-Off and the coauthor of Beaded Embellishments. She lives in Denver, Colorado.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I have the original Homespun Handknit book and I love it. It's hard to believe that the All New Homespun Handknit could come up to the quality and variety of the first book but it does. It's just wonderful!!!!!!!!!
There are many beautiful patterns in this book, all created with handspun yarns. I looked at this book several times to see which of the patterns attracted me the most and, amazingly, there are few patterns that I don't like. My favorites are the fair argyle cap which they have knit with a lovely blue as the primary color; the moth mittens are in orange and black; the Andean Alpaca Poncho for a child with llamas on the border; the Wisteria Lace Shawl; the Zipped Baby Hoodie which is knit in two beautiful intertwined shades of sport weight yarn and looks very easy to make except for the zipper; the Prairie Scarf knit with bison yarn and designed by Nancy Bush whose designs I generally like; Hannah's Autumn Jacket which is a lovely domino knit in shades of orange; Stained Glass Cap and Mittens in black with a stained glass-like border; Old Garden Scarf which is a lovely lace design; Child's Nordic Set in a classic Norwegian design; Indigo and Lichen Beret; and Sheepy Mittens knit in natural undyed yarns. I could go on. This is one of the nicest knitting books to come my way in a long while.
It is amazing to me that I would like to knit so many patterns from a book that has only 25 patterns in it. As the book states, "Knitters will find ideal projects for small amounts of very special yarn, ranging from simple items to knit in an afternoon to spectacular lace wraps to treasure".
The book offers substitutes for the handspun yarns which will help knitters a lot if they don't have access to the homespun yarns. There is a glossary, index and resource section included in the book. The only thing that I don't like is the charts. I'm not a chart person and some of the charts, such as the one for the Prairie Scarf, are quite difficult to decipher. I prefer patterns that offer line by line knitting instructions. Barring that, this is a wonderful book. There are many beautiful patterns, it is a great resource for homespun yarns and it is a beautiful book to just spend time looking through. The photographs of the finished projects are lovely.
I give it a '5' with no reservations.
There are many beautiful patterns in this book, all created with handspun yarns. I looked at this book several times to see which of the patterns attracted me the most and, amazingly, there are few patterns that I don't like. My favorites are the fair argyle cap which they have knit with a lovely blue as the primary color; the moth mittens are in orange and black; the Andean Alpaca Poncho for a child with llamas on the border; the Wisteria Lace Shawl; the Zipped Baby Hoodie which is knit in two beautiful intertwined shades of sport weight yarn and looks very easy to make except for the zipper; the Prairie Scarf knit with bison yarn and designed by Nancy Bush whose designs I generally like; Hannah's Autumn Jacket which is a lovely domino knit in shades of orange; Stained Glass Cap and Mittens in black with a stained glass-like border; Old Garden Scarf which is a lovely lace design; Child's Nordic Set in a classic Norwegian design; Indigo and Lichen Beret; and Sheepy Mittens knit in natural undyed yarns. I could go on. This is one of the nicest knitting books to come my way in a long while.
It is amazing to me that I would like to knit so many patterns from a book that has only 25 patterns in it. As the book states, "Knitters will find ideal projects for small amounts of very special yarn, ranging from simple items to knit in an afternoon to spectacular lace wraps to treasure".
The book offers substitutes for the handspun yarns which will help knitters a lot if they don't have access to the homespun yarns. There is a glossary, index and resource section included in the book. The only thing that I don't like is the charts. I'm not a chart person and some of the charts, such as the one for the Prairie Scarf, are quite difficult to decipher. I prefer patterns that offer line by line knitting instructions. Barring that, this is a wonderful book. There are many beautiful patterns, it is a great resource for homespun yarns and it is a beautiful book to just spend time looking through. The photographs of the finished projects are lovely.
I give it a '5' with no reservations.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By M. Haug
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How often does a pattern book contain 6 or 7 patterns you can't WAIT to start knitting?!?! The patterns in this book are unique (such as the baby's hooded poncho) as well as varied (from lace shawls to Scandinavian mittens. Instructions and charts are very clear. It doesnt matter if you spin or not, but if you do, there are also suggestions for tailoring it to the pattern.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BOOK. I just purchased yarn for the Spider Hat. I am a Soccer Grandma and always take small knitting projects to work on during halftime. I finished two "Square bags that Look Round" They were so easy, I really enjoyed making them. Other Soccer Moms are always checking to see what is on my needles at every game. So far, 3 of them want one. They are small enough for car keys, wallet, lipstick and water. Just perfect for the necessities every gal needs to carry with her. The projects in this book are photographed so that it leaves nothing to the imagination and the instructions could not be more clear. This book and its contents are absolutely fabulous. Every knitter should have one..
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Intriguing Patterns
The intriguing patterns were what sold me on this book, HOWEVER - & this is my fault - I did NOT realize that the book is for people who spin their own yarn, which I know nothing... Read more
Published on November 8, 2010 by Diana J. Decker
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Homespun Help
I saw this book at a Spinning Retreat. It was so exciting, I had to order it right away, and got an extra to give as a gift. Read more
Published on November 12, 2009 by L. M. McCormick
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would love to return this
I bought the book sight unseen going by the earlier book years ago which was very useful for knitting small hats and things. Read more
Published on October 22, 2009 by M. Poller
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