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Knit One, Embellish Too: Hats, Mittens And Scarves With A Twist [Paperback]

Cosette Cornelius-Bates
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)


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Book Description

May 23, 2008

Cozy Knits with an Artful Twist

Customizing your handknits is easier than you think! Knit One, Embellish Too includes easy-to-follow patterns for more than 35 warm and comfy scarves, hats and mittens, and shows you how to make them your own with decorative yarn stitching and other simple embellishments. Whether you're an enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned pro, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to transform your knitted accessories into one-of-a-kind works of art.

Pick up your knitting needles and:
  • Create quick, easy projects from a minimal amount of yarn. Plus, learn how to choose the best yarn for your project, or even recycle old sweaters into unique yarns for knitting.
  • Explore fun ways to personalize your work with artful stitching and the addition of buttons, appliqu?s and other unique embellishments. If you're looking for a bigger challenge, helpful guides show you how to try your hand at choosing and combining colors and finding the perfect fit.
  • Learn all the basics of knitting and embellishing in a comprehensive techniques section right up front, complete with clear illustrations and instructions.

Knit something new and embellish it, too: Open up a world of creative yarns, vibrant colors and inspired embellishments for your knitted accessories.



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About the Author

While her undergraduate work focused on painting, Cosette Bate's enthusiasm for handmade crafts and for the cultural heritage of knitting led her to do her current thesis at Regent College in knitting rather than painting. She has been selling her work on her etsy shop and has been participating in the juried Vancouver, B.C. show, A Sustainable Gift, and other local fairs.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (May 23, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1600610463
  • ISBN-13: 978-1600610462
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,028,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been a long time reader of cosymakes blog, and I have been waiting for this book since she first announced it. I received it this morning, and it is beautiful. The work here is wonderful, I didn't see a pattern that I didn't want to make. This is the accessory book that will keep me knitting for a long time to come.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Hoped for more February 23, 2009
Format:Paperback
I love to knit small accessories, and hoped that this book would have some nice patterns. But, after flipping through it, there was really nothing new here. I didn't even think the embellishments were that great--nothing that I would need to buy a whole book for.

I give it 3 stars, though, because of the wonderful section on how to recycle yarn from sweaters. I already knew how to do this, but had to figure it out by trial and error. I wish I could have read this section before I started. It would have saved a lot of time.

If you area really interested in embellishing your knits, get a copy of Nicky Epstein's "Knitted Embellishments". There will be plenty there to keep you busy for a very long time.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book November 4, 2008
Format:Paperback
As a knitter and spinner who makes alot of hats, and one who unravels thrifted sweaters for it's yarn, I feel that this book was written just for me! There are great tips for recycling yarn, (I even learned a new trick), and alot of fresh patterns for uniquely shaped hats for all sized heads and accessories to knit and embellish.
I have alot of books in my collection, but in the few short weeks that I have had this book, I have looked at it more than some I have in my collection for years.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not very useful.
I was disappointed after getting this book. All the hats are similar other then some extra sewing needed to make the designs on the front of the hats. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Savannah
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginner/medium knitters!
This book was so good! I could not believe how easy all the projects were. As a beginner knitter/pattern reader, I have a hard time finding patterns i can understand. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ellie Larson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great!
This book has great ideas for embellishing your knitting projects as well as fun, creative knitting projects that can make great gifts.
Published on March 3, 2011 by Jessica
4.0 out of 5 stars fun projects
This book is full of fun little projects. I'm a knitting newbie and the patterns are easy to follow and super cute. The shapes of the hats are interesting, not your normal beanies. Read more
Published on February 26, 2011 by wink
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value, beautiful patterns, wonderful instruction
This book is phenomenal! The author really took her time explaining everything. The patterns are gorgeous and simple, which I love. Read more
Published on October 21, 2010 by B---
5.0 out of 5 stars Handmade Style
I have followed Cosette (Cosy) for several years on Flickr and have marveled at her use of recycled and handspun yarns and her creative use of button and embroidery on her knits. Read more
Published on December 12, 2009 by E. L. Weinhold
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!
Another beautiful book to add to my collection! Perfect! Just as seller described!
Published on December 24, 2008 by Jo Ann Howell
5.0 out of 5 stars fresh ideas and cute patterns!
I love this book! The patterns are adorable, easy-to-understand, and won't break the bank! They work with or without the embellishments, which are totally adorable too! Read more
Published on August 19, 2008 by emily k
4.0 out of 5 stars Personality Plus
Love this book. The knits are simple but cosy (as appropriate to Cosette's nickname) and thanks to the thrifted and handspun yarn, full of personality. Read more
Published on July 7, 2008 by Lillian Smith
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