Knit: Handmade Style (Handmade Style (Thunder Bay Press)) [Paperback]

Janine Flew (Author)

Book Description

Series: Handmade Style (Thunder Bay Press) | Publication Date: October 9, 2006

Knitting isn't just for grannies! This traditional craft is as hip as hip can be these days, with a new generation of knitters flocking to yarn shops around the world. Discover the creative potential of knitting in this new title in the Contemporary Craft series.

Knit has something for every level, including an introductory section explaining the basics of the craft. This beautiful book features 25 contemporary projects sure to inspire you to pick up your needles. Try your hand at garments and accessories like scarves, sweaters and bags; housewares such as cushions and rugs; or even some unique beaded jewelry.

Expert knitters share their 'purls of wisdom' and guide you through each project from start to finish. All projects are clearly explained and feature step-by-step photographs to illustrate patterns, stitches and key techniques.

Knit is a hip and stylish craft book designed for a new generation of knitters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (October 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592236936
• ISBN-13: 978-1592236930
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,173,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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66 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good use of colour, November 6, 2006

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D. G. Van Velsen "- EDDIE" (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knit: Handmade Style (Handmade Style (Thunder Bay Press)) (Paperback)

This is a book with a variety of projects including a shawl, hats, a sleeveless top and matching jacket, teacosy and a fulled bag. Some of the projects (shawl and beret) are designed to use various yarns from your stash.Most of the yarns are 8 ply (DK weight) and the sizing is fairly generous (up to finished size 116 cm bust). All of the projects show a beautiful use of colour.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Dissappointed & NOT what I thought, February 5, 2008

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airzinnn (NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Knit: Handmade Style (Handmade Style (Thunder Bay Press)) (Paperback)

I bought this book without seeing it in person because it had good reviews and I loved the bag on the front. I thought they would be more natural looking, simple knits. The only patterns I liked were the bag on the front, a sleeveless top and jacket, the slippers, and a hot-water bottle cover (but how many times will you make that after you already have one). If you want scarves (they didn't fit my taste - I thought they were weird), a beret that uses a ton of yarns, a ribbed blanket, a shawl and a tea cozy... this is the book for you. It was a beautifully photographed book and may suite others' needs, but I tend to like books that give me more for my money and have a much more simple flair. I'd rather have had 101 One Skein Wonders, any of the Stitch & Bitch Books, or Greetings from Knit Cafe.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, March 4, 2007

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J. N. Poot - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knit: Handmade Style (Handmade Style (Thunder Bay Press)) (Paperback)

As a visual knitter I was disappointed on the lack of diagrams for the patterns. I especially liked the mitered afghan and the slipper socks.