Two Balls or Less: Over 30 Simply Stylish Knitting and Crochet Projects (Paperback)

by Jenny Hill (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Features patterns that make knitting with gourmet yarns affordable.

Features selection of crochet projects for knitters wanting to extend their skills.

Readers will discover how a little yarn can go a long, long way with 20 irresistible quick-to-stitch knitting and crochet projects, each requiring only two balls of yarn, or less, to complete. Say goodbye to old wool and humdrum cotton and hello to fun fleeces and fur, funky twists of ribbon, luxurious lurex and beautiful bouclé. As the projects in this book only need two balls, readers can afford to experiment! Experienced knitters can extend their skills by experimenting with crochet, whilst beginners will love the quick-to-stitch designs. Features helpful tips and techniques to help readers get the best from this exciting new generation of yarns.

About the Author
Jenny Hill has successfully been running Small Acorns, a company specializing in knitting and crochet for babies and children, for five years. Jenny lives in Bradworthy, Devon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles; illustrated edition edition (August 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715324314
• ISBN-13: 978-0715324318
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #453,743 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An OK book of accessories, October 14, 2007

By	N. Miller (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

TWO BALLS OR LESS is another book that hopes to lure you in by offering projects that you may want to do as gifts, especially for someone who likes a bit of 'bling' in their wardrobe. I looked at the book in a local bookstore, and passed on it simply because nothing jumped out at me.

There aren't any images beyond the cover to access online, so I am listing the projects by name to be helpful to anyone who is trying to make a blind decision about whether to roll the dice and buy it:

- Warm hearted bed warmer
- Pebble pillows
- Rainbow rags storage cube
- Fruit fizz coasters
- Bubbles and bobbles cushion
- 2 Kids
- Fun fur baby bonnet
- Knitty kitty backpack
- Super soft slippers
- Colourful capelet
- Giddy gilet
- 3 Adults
- Running river ribbon scarf
- Simple slub shrug
- Corsage camisole
- Two-tone twist scarf
- Classic cloche hat
- 4 Gifts
- Pucker-up purse
- Pooch pullover
- Sassy stripe armwarmers
- Gilt edge glitter belt
- Bollywood bag

My suggestion: Go to YOUR local bookstore or library and peruse it before spending the $$. My hunch is this book will have a pretty limited following.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars creative knitting, December 11, 2007

By	Margaret D. Casarez - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book has creative,basically quick patterns. Some of the patterns could only work if you are knitting for children. The use of a variety of yarns makes it interesting.