Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers: Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns [Hardcover-spiral]

Carri Hammett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

The knitting trend is being fueled by wonderful new yarns like ribbon, frizzy, eyelash, and metallic. Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers presents easy knit patterns that make the most of these irresistible novelty and decorative yarns. Knitters will learn the secrets of combining colors and textures while creating stunning accessories in no time. Each project has variations showing how different yarns will totally change the look. The easy knit stitches and techniques are taught step by step with photographs.

Throughout, a yarn expert shares her tips to make knitting more enjoyable and successful. Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers is for both beginning knitters, who usually start with scarves and will love this way to take their craft to the next level, and experienced knitters, who are all yarn addicts!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carri Hammett is a prolific writer who got her start by designing for customers in the yarn shop she opened in 2002. She loves to collaborate with both readers and customers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She lives in Chanhassen, MN and is the author of several books including Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers , Knitting 101, and Ready, Set, Knit Cables.

Product Details

• Hardcover-spiral: 112 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing international (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1589232577
• ISBN-13: 978-1589232570
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Carri Hammett is the original owner of Coldwater Collaborative, a gem of a yarn shop in Excelsior, Minnesota. Since opening the shop in 2002 she has developed a loyal customer base from not only the Twin Cities but all over the world. Carri loves to collaborate with both her customers and her readers as together they express their love of knitting and expand their knitting knowledge and skill. She is the author of three books: Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lover; Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers; and Ready, Set, Knit Cables.

Carri lives in Minnesota with her husband. She also has three kids who all know how to knit (she's still working on her husband to learn). Carri loves to hear from her readers. You can send her an email at [e-mail].

CARRI TALKS ABOUT HER NEWEST BOOK:
I'm really excited about Mittens and Hats for Yarn Lovers. I think it combines the best of both reference books and designer books and would be welcome in the library of knitters with all experience levels. Knitters who are new to knitting in the round will find clear, concise step-by-step directions. Experienced knitters will value the hat and mitten patterns for many gauges and sizes. Yarn lovers will enjoy the many designer projects using high quality yarns found at their LYS. Finally, anyone with a baby in their life will be delighted by the baby section.

I write the books that I wanted to be able to sell when I owned a yarn shop. After years of experience as a LYS owner I understand what confuses knitters and what questions often bring them back to the shop for help. My goal is to write books that give knitters all the information they might need to make what is shown in the book. An independent knitter feels smart and empowered and that's exactly who yarn shop owners want as customers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Designs, September 19, 2006

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Carla Esden-Tempska "Chez Casuelle" (Leesburg, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers: Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns (Hardcover-spiral)

Since I already own every scarf and shawl knitting book available, I didn't expect to find anything new in this book, but WOW! Carri Hammett's new book offers fresh inspiration for luxury hand dyed yarns and gorgeous ribbons. The designs are truly beautiful, combining colors and textures in a wonderful way. I would love to knit almost every design in this book.

If you are going to buy only one scarf book, this would be a great choice; and if you are a knitting bookaholic this is a worthwhile addition to your library.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Scarf with Amazing Yarns is Right!, November 15, 2006

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Shoe Lover - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers: Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns (Hardcover-spiral)

I couldn't wait for this book to come out and it was worth the wait. A great one to add to your collection. The patterns are very easy to follow with knitting labs for certain techniques if one is not familiar with a particular stitch.

The yarn used is just fabulous....but save your pennies because it can be expensive...I have substituted some of the yarn which still creates a wonderful product.

I am on my second mash potato shawl using the yarns suggested, which runs approximately $90 or so by getting the yarn on Ebay...its a beautiful shawl and highly recommended to anyone who loves to wear them like I do!

A great book!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars truly amazing scarves, January 9, 2007

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E. Bombino (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scarves and Shawls for Yarn Lovers: Knitting with Simple Patterns and Amazing Yarns (Hardcover-spiral)

with basic kitting patterns you can make some amazing scarves and shawls. Directions are clearly written with pictures of examples in different yarns. I've made several scarves and a shawl for gifts each turn out wonderfully and were enthusiastically received. You'll never be stuck again of what do with the many differnt yarns now available.