Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas [Hardcover]

Melanie Falick (Author), Ericka McConnell (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 3, 2003

Knitting has been called "the hot new hobby" and "the new yoga." More women - and men - are knitting today than in many decades. More knitters than ever are demanding quick projects that provide creative fulfillment and relaxation and suit today's busy lifestyles. Weekend Knitting answers their call with 50 original projects from simple slippers to cozy mittens and chair covers. Weekend Knitting Projects is beautifully photographed on locations to evoke the relaxing weekend knitters long for, with beautiful scenery, fresh air, friends, and delicious food. All of the projects are presented in full color photos and some are shown in more than one color option. The book is sprinkled with knitting trivia, quotes about knitting, relaxation techniques, and balanced living. Recipes for treats such as hot cocoa and shortbread are also included, as are sidebars about relaxation activities such as how to give a hand massage and brewing the perfect pot of tea - making Weekend Knitting the book about the knitting lifestyle.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Melanie Falick is the former editor-in-chief of Interweave Knits magazine. She is the author of Knitting for Baby (STC) Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All Ages, and Knitting in America: Patterns, Profiles, and Stories of America's Leading Artisans (both Artisan). All there were selected by Crafter's Choice Book Club. Ericka McConnell is a successful lifestyle photographer whose work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, Bon Appetit, and House & Garden, as well as the books Yoga Within and Cocktail Parties with a Twist (both STC).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: STC Craft (October 3, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584792914
• ISBN-13: 978-1584792918
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,530 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Melanie Falick is the editorial director of STC Craft / Melanie Falick Books an imprint of Stewart, Tabori & Chang and Abrams Books.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

146 of 146 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Knit, read and enjoy!, October 29, 2003

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Kathy M (Cumberland, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas (Hardcover)

I purchased this book two weeks ago. This is not only a good knitting book it is also a good reading book. With the holidays approaching this is an excellent book for a few homemade gifts that work up quickly. So far I have made six pair of the Super Mittens with another pair on the needles. A pair can be made in a day. The butter cookie recipe is good with many variations (just like the knitting patterns). There are also wonderful knitting suggestions for decorating with yarn as well as suggestions for knitting gifts. The only complaint (if one could call it that) is the yardage on the Super Mittens. It calls for 75 yards for all sizes but I found it takes approximately 95-125 yards for the sizes woman's S-man's L. Otherwise it is an excellent book!

130 of 133 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the perfect knitting book, July 8, 2004

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Ara Jane Olufson (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas (Hardcover)

i adore this book. i'm a relatively experienced knitter and i've had no problems with any of the patterns so far. i've knit several of the flower washcloths, some turtleneck egg cozies, the super mittens, the felted stash accessories bag, and am currently in the midst of knitting the union square poncho. and i'll probably use this excellent book for many of the other patterns. i think the instructions are quite clear, especially the notes included in each pattern that explain any difficult parts of the project. also, as many other reviewers have noted, the pictures are quite beautiful. it's the perfect book for us younger(ish) knitters who want simple and hip (but not too hip) patterns--with a great range in level of difficulty--that inspire us to knit more.

86 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Pretty pictures but poor instructions, March 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas (Hardcover)

I am an experienced knitter and was very excited about getting this book as a gift. The pictures are beautiful and there were several projects that looked challenging enough for me to learn a few new things. I started by making the gloves. After getting confused by the instructions and having to rip out the first glove several times I consulted other patterns and found several errors in this book. In order to finish these I had to completely revise the pattern and ignore the book. Even after this I felt that one bad pattern wasn't worth dismissing the entire book, so I tried the brioche scarf. Once again the pattern was confusing and I had to chart my own waters to complete the scarf. Unless you are using the book merely as inspiration to develop your own projects I would not recommend it.