Just Scarves: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet [Paperback]

Nancy J. Thomas (Editor), Adina Klein (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (August 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400080606
• ISBN-13: 978-1400080601
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.4 x 7.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #565,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Immediate gratification, October 3, 2005

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Flameworker (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Just Scarves: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet (Paperback)

The five-star patterns in this book are great for beginner to intermediate knitters looking for some fun, quick-to-complete projects. (I don't really crochet, but the crochet projects may inspire me to pick up a hook and give it a try).

I give the book a 3 star rating because, like a previous reviewer, I found a mistake in a different pattern. In the classic cables scarf (page 45) the 8-stitch right cable should read hold cable needle in BACK. The 4-stitch right cable has correct instructions. HINT: Check to see if your pattern book or the brand of yarn you are using has a website. You'll find pattern corrections listed there.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for all levels of knitting & crocheting experience, August 29, 2005

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Kristie Haynes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Scarves: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet (Paperback)

I bought this book because of my love for Lion Brand yarns, especially "Wool Ease Thick & Quick". I was pleased to find patterns for both knitting AND crocheting. I have tried several of the patterns and found them to be easy to understand and easy to match the gauge because the yarn is something I can actually find and afford instead of the expensive designer yarns that most books use. I did find one mistake in the book, though, and I wanted to share it because other than the one typo the pattern is FABULOUS! On the pattern called Braided Branches the instructions for the Increase Row reads: knit 3, place marker, knit 3, [knit 1, make 1] 6 times. You should OMIT the second "knit 3" in the pattern. Hope this helps!

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Better to Save your Money, August 18, 2005

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E. L. Weinhold "Lolly" (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Just Scarves: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet (Paperback)

I never tire of knitting accessories, especially scarves, even after knitting for many years. That is why I was intrigued by this book. Lion Brand Yarns has expanded their lines in recent years to include nearly every kind of furry, fuzzy, and bulky concoction one could ever think of. While I think these designs can be funky and fun, the book offers very little in terms of classic styles that will last the test of time.

Many other scarf/accessory books have come out in the past few months--offering prettier and more classic styles. Check some of these out before jumping in and purchasing this one.