Customer Reviews

Angels: A Knitter's Dozen (A Knitter's Dozen series)

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I am having so much fun with this book. I had been looking for a little something to make as gifts for friends in my "fiber circle" ~ this covers them all! From weavers, to stitchers to spinners! Every angel is slightly different. I am sure that the recipiants of these little lace angels will be as charmed by them as I am.

I made 8 lace angels for Christmas gifts and wasn't disappointed in any of them. The book is well written and the directions for finishing easy to follow. Working with thread and dpns is not for a beginner but the knitting really isn't that difficult. I loved how easy it is to personalize each angel by using different charms or accessories. I found it easier to hot glue them together instead of sewing. Also included are patterns for two large tabletop angels. These are as beautiful if not more so than crocheted angels! I am so glad I bought this book, I plan to make more and next time will keep one for myself!

The directions are well written and the end products are delightful. Angels: A Knitters's Dozen is a delightful book of lace angels, these angels can be used on a tree or free standing. If you like to knit and lace and angels are something you would like to do, this is the book for you.

Haven't made any yet... tring to decide which one would be first, they are all so pretty.
A great book with easy to follow directions, easy to read.

I looked at this book a few times before actually buying it. I'm so glad I did. The angels are stunning, the instructions clear and well written, and I know I will enjoy creating these beauties for both myself and my loved ones.

I just bought a second copy. My mother-in-law loved the angel I made for her so much she wanted the instructions so she can knit some angels, too.

I consider myself an intermediate knitter and had no trouble following the instructions which are presented both in text and as charts. Knitting the heads and narrow parts of the skirts on double-pointed needles was a bit of a challenge; so I would not recommend this for a beginner who has no experience using double-pointed needles--unless you have someone to help you. Illustrations are beautiful and clear. The angels work up quickly. I made several for Christmas presents. It took me 2-3 evenings knitting in front of the TV for each one. It was fun to try the variety of lace patterns. Everyone who received an angel loved it.

The only thing I wish were different about this book is the binding. I would have preferred spiral binding so you could lay the book open flat. The book wouldn't stay open; so I had to mark the page and keep opening it up every time I wanted to refer to the instructions--not too convenient, but also not worth deducting any stars.