Warm Knits, Cool Gifts: Celebrate the Love of Knitting and Family with more than 35 Charming Designs [Paperback]

Sally Melville (Author), Caddy Melville Ledbetter (Author)

Book Description

Release date: October 5, 2010

Warm hearts this winter with handcrafted gifts designed by knitting’s favorite mother-daughter duo. 
 
With shawls to wrap up in, hats to pull over our ears, wool sweaters to keep us warm, and ornaments for the tree, autumn and winter lend themselves to knitting in a way like no other time of the year—and no one knows that better than knitting superstars Sally Melville and Caddy Melville Ledbetter. In Warm Knits, Cool Gifts, Sally and Caddy share 30 of their most inspired patterns for the seasons that are perfect for gifting. 
 
Filled with patterns from modern designs to heirloom pieces, Warm Knits, Cool Gifts offers gift inspiration for everyone on your list. The luminous photography and clear and thorough instructions make each project an irresistible must-knit, and the options for adding personal touches are endless. As you read delightful stories from Sally and Caddy’s own knitting experience and their expert gifting advice, you’ll feel as if they are knitting right beside you. Plus their signature Fit & Flatter tips and special Techniques callouts break down instructions step-by-step, making you a more informed, thoughtful, and intuitive knitter year-round.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

SALLY MELVILLE is a widely published and highly sought after knitwear designer who teaches a dozen different workshops at over 20 venues across North America every year. Her work has appeared in magazines from Vogue Knitting to Interweave Knits, and she is the author of several books, including the best-selling Knitting Experience series. Visit Sally online at www.sallymelvilleknits.com
 
CADDY MELVILLE LEDBETTER is Sally Melville's only daughter. She currently designs knitwear and teaches knitting classes.
 
Both women reside in Ottawa, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft; Original edition (October 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307408736
• ISBN-13: 978-0307408730
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #669,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sally Melville teaches knitting and is the author of Sally Melville Styles: A Unique and Elegant Approach to Your Yarn Collection and The Knitting Experience: Book 1: The Knit Stitch. She lives in Waterloo, Ontario.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Gift Book by Sally Melville and Her Daughter, Caddy October 6, 2010

By Bonnie Brody TOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Sally Melville is a wonderful designer and she does not disappoint with this book. Written in collaboration with her daughter, this book is filled with wonderful potential gifts to knit for those you love. Many of them can even be finished in time for the holiday season if you start soon.

The book is divided into the following sections: For the Wee Ones; For Family and Friends; Keeping Warm; Feeling Festive. There is also an appendix that includes a glossary, yarn weights, and a list of resources.

When I first opened the book, I fell in love with the Malabrigo Lace yarn baby blanket. It's pieced together with nine squares of luscious pastel colors. The Heirloom Jumper for the littlest of ones, is just that - something you'll want to keep in your family for generations. It is THAT adorable. In the Family and Friends section their is a neat Glasses Case that can also be used to carry change or make-up. it has a Kaffe Fassett flair to it. As an avid reader, i fell in love with the Lace Bookmarks. Anyone who knit me one of these would win my heart. Knit with linen thread, they are really fine, knit with 000 needles. I wonder if my eyes would ever be able to focus again if I knit one for myself. There are several lovely sweaters for men and women included, one nicer than the other. In the Keeping Warm section, the Add-On Afghan caught my eye. As the author describes it, she "wanted an afghan that could be started now, used in progress, and finished whenever". It has a somewhat random stripe pattern and is knit with Galway Highland Heather in beautiful hues of blue, green, yellow and wine. The Skating Coat is lusciously retro and contemporary at the same time. It is knit with Cascade Eco and has the most beautiful sleeves. In the Feeling Festive section, there is a wonderful pattern for Leftover-Sock-Yarn Stockings. It is knit in entrelac patterning and has a 'Noro' look to it. The Tiny Stockings are just too cute. One is more adorable than the next one.

All in all, this is a wonderful book. It is filled with patterns that I can't wait to knit, it is a great resource, and the patterns appear clear and easy to read. The book itself would make a great present for a knitter you love. I like the way that the authors include inspirational messages with many of the patterns. For sure, I know I'll be referring to this knitting book many a time.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! October 11, 2010

By Tina

Format:Paperback

Sally Melville has a wonderfully creative mind and I am jealous. I am always so amazed by people who can create patterns from nothing - designing them to make beautiful items.

Warm Knits, Cool Gifts offers up 35 great knitting patters for just about anyone in the family and if you are interesting in making more personalized, homemade gifts for Christmas or birthdays, this is the book for you.

What first hit me is the high quality of the book. Loaded with beautiful color pictures that are easy to see - accompanied by knitting patterns that are clearly detailed - for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced knitter and everyone in between.

There is also a very nice selection of patterns for babies to adults and I loved the wide selection of gifts that are easily knitted up. In short, there is absolutely nothing to hate about this collection of knitting patterns.

I also liked the fact that the book is NOT hardcover, but rather a good quality softcover - making it way easier to tote around -

Love this collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Warm knits, cool gifts November 11, 2010

By pekecrazy

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Love all of Sallys books. This one has great ideas. Will be making several for gifts and to keep.