Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts For The Ones You Love [Paperback]

Hannah Fettig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2008

Knit the Perfect Gift for Every Occasion

Closely Knit is filled with thoughtful knitted gifts to fit all the people you love: special handknits for mothers, daughters, sisters, the men in your life, precious wee ones and treasured friends. From luxurious scarves and totally wearable sweaters to cozy socks and even a quick-to-knit heart pin, there really is something for everyone on your list in this book. And there's a great range of big and small projects, each rated with a handy time guide so you can choose what to knit based on how much time you have. If you're really pressed for time, look for the quick-fix options throughout the book that give you shortcuts for making handmade gifts in no time flat.

Inside, you'll find:

• Over 30 patterns for adults and children rated by how much time they'll take to knit
  
  
• Quick-fix options requiring minimal knitting
  
  
• Alternate ideas to help you personalize your knitted gifts
  
  
• Comprehensive glossary and reference section with all the information you need to knit every project in the book

Don't all your loved ones deserve special handmade gifts? Pick up this book today and knit the perfect present.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Hannah Fettig knits, sews and designs knitwear. She works for Knitwit Yarn Shop in Portland, Maine where she holds open workshops for advanced knitters. Hannah also designs knitwear for The Fibre Company and one of her designs will be featured in an upcoming knitting book due this fall. Hannah enjoys working with interesting blends, and her knit pieces reflect a boutique sensibility. Before working at the yarn shop, Hannah owned and operated a photo studio for six years, where the bulk of her work was shooting weddings. Knitting gave her relief from the stress of weddings, and at the end of her 2005 season, she decided to "retire" from photography to focus on knitting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (March 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600610188
• ISBN-13: 978-1600610189
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #439,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!! Your search for the perfect knitting book ends here!, March 26, 2008

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Maura "Happy Mommy" (South Portland, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts For The Ones You Love (Paperback)

I am nothing short of blown away by this book! I had to go through it several times just to absorb it all and I had trouble putting it down. The designs are original and fantastic. I would be much more than pleased to receive any of them as a gift, esp. the Patchwork Blanket (for babies, I love the apple!!), or the child's Kangaroo Vest (can you tell I have two little boys?). I would die for a pair of the socks, esp. the Embroidered Flower Socks. The Pocket Tote and Cuddle Bear are two other things that jump right out at me. (You won't believe the cutness contained in the bear!) The Cabled Cardigan in the "Mothers" section is possibly the prettiest sweater I've ever set my eyes upon. The creativity and sheer beauty of the Bird's Nest Pincushion and Birdie Felted Patchwork Bath Mat are unparallel to anything I have ever seen. How can so much talent fit into one person??! I would have expected this book to have been put together by a think-tank instead of one young lady. I wish Amazon would have included better pages from the book to show in the pictures. You can see the Bird's Nest Pincushion, but unfortunately you will have to take my word for how gorgeous the other projects are that I mentioned. Lastly, I want to comment on the variety this book offers... things to wear, things to decorate with, functional items, even Juggling Balls!! Something for everyone in your life. (Feast your eyes upon the "Table of Contents" to see all that awaits you (click on the picture of the book)). Look no further and purchase this gem! It will keep you busy now and for years to come. But beware, once you give away one of the gifts and the word spreads that you were the giver, you will have people lined up at your door begging for the same gift for themselves!

Everything said in the description is so true!
"Closely Knit takes the guesswork out of knitting for others. Gift giving is made simple with the 30+ patterns, each tailored for a specific recipient and organized by complexity. Readers can now accurately estimate the time required to knit a gift for that special someone and with the wide array of options from special hand knits for mothers to knitted sweaters for men, to accessories such as scarves and hats, the gifting options are limitless. In addition, there are stuffed animals, a selection of home décor items including pillows and blankets. Options are provided for creating last-minute gifts in addition to tips and tricks for quick fixes to avoid the cram knitting that sometimes occurs when knitters are creating a gift for someone else."

Happy knitting!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect guide for knitting that perfect gift for someone special!, April 3, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts For The Ones You Love (Paperback)

Knitting gift items is one of those rare handicrafts that is as enjoyable for the giver as it is for the receiver. It is estimated at about one third of what needlecrafters knit they give away to someone else. That is the premise upon which expert needlecrafter Hannah Fettig has used in "Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts For The Ones You Love", a compendium of do-it-yourself projects that range from a men's sweater, to a women's scarf and hat, to a baby's patchwork blanket, to a pocket tote for a friend -- and so very much more!. Profusely illustrated with full color photography throughout, each individual project includes complete step-by-step instructions, along with all the needles, notions, and materials required. Enhanced with Knitting Resources, Quick Reference, Glossary, Resources, and an Index, "Closely Knit" is the ideal gift for any needlecraft enthusiast -- and a perfect guide for knitting that perfect gift for someone special! Also very highly recommended as additions to personal knitting reference collections from North Light Books are Stefanie Japel's "Fitted Knits" (978158180872); Narumi Ogawa's "Mr. Funky's Super Crochet Wonderful" (9781581809664); Heidi Boyd's "Soft + Simple Knits For Little Ones" (9781581809657)); and Lisa Shobhana Mason's "YarnPlay" (9781581808414).

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, March 7, 2009

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Joy L. Getha "ProfessorJoy" (Parker, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Closely Knit: Handmade Gifts For The Ones You Love (Paperback)

I buy a lot of knitting books, and I was disappointed in this one.

Laudable: there are ALL KINDS of different things to make in this book: an unusual, sculptural scarf; a bird's nest with eggs; a teddy bear; juggling blocks; pillows and blankets; the usual hats, vests, and socks; and even a picture frame.

Disappointing: Except for the Vintage Knee Socks and the Cashmere Ruffles Scarf, most of these patterns seemed extremely basic. Yawn. But then, I have been knitting for 40 years. So, for beginners, this is probably a wonderful resource. For more advanced knitters, I recommend The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann Budd.