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Knitting to Share: 25 Projects to Show You Care

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The photographs in this book are lovely, and the range of items is excellent. However, one of the projects that attracted me was a lace shawl, and I found that the instructions didn't match the chart at all. I was able to contact the writer and he told me he was disappointed that errors like that had crept in. I also learned that this is based on a book published in England. (The chart shows it starting from 3 stitches while the instructions say to cast on something like 90 stitches.) I do find it very inspiring, and hope that I am able to complete some of these lovely projects.

The author of this book is Gerard Allt (I Knit London, Knit a River/Water Aid, caretoknit.org). Everything from the photography to the projects are very beautiful (Fisherman's sweater, cable cardigan, tea pot cozy, a very cleverly designed and elegant maternity sweater,and a very special two color beret and matching scarf just to name a few). Many of the yarns featured in the samples were made with yarn made with sustainable eco-friendly practices (Garthenor and Cornish Organic, and Devon Goat Company's sustainable made Cashmere). The first chapter is called "Bounty for Babies and Toddlers" and includes the following projects: "Gabriel" - Angel of love and truth: a blanket of love for a special newborn. "Elijah" - Angel of Innocence: Delicate lace wrap for every generation. "Hamied" - Angel of Miracles: Baby's coming home premmie set. "Afriel" - Angel of Youth: Bountiful booties for bare feet. "Rhamiel" - Angel of Empathy: Rosemary, a cuddly rabbit to care for, and "Raphael" - Angel of Healing: A scratch free (cable pullover)sweater in soft alpaca. There are similiar chapters for teens, women, and men (Aran jacket, scarf and cap, socks for soldiers, handwarmers, beanie hat, and a 'heating pad" belt for lower back pain) and for the home (tea cozy, a pillow with a message, and a shopping tote).

The patterns in this book are great gift ideas for sharing with friends & family! The photography's good & the patterns are very nice, a little bit of something for everyone on your gift list! Thoughtful patterns that can show how much you care. I liked the section in the back, where they provide a list of charities you can knit for - our knitting club accepts donations of unwanted yarn from people, which we use to knit for various charities.

I tried the Aran Hat and Scarf project, and have mixed reviews. The scarf pattern doesn't have any errors in it, and it knitted up beautifully. But the hat pattern is flawed and I don't know how to fix it. If you work the pattern as it is written, you will be cabling every other row, and it will look awful. I don't know how to contact the author and get a correction for the hat pattern, but if anyone has ideas, that would be great. Thanks.

I love knitting books--I have a vast library of them. This is my most recent addition and I love it! Haven't knitted anything from it yet, but I will. There is something for everyone.