Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas [Paperback]

Melanie Falick (Author), Ericka McConnell (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2009

When Weekend Knitting was first published in hardcover in 2003, a modern generation of knitters was just starting to discover this "hot new hobby." Since then, knitting has grown wildly popular and Melanie Falick’s book has gone on to become a knitting classic and a huge bestseller.

Now available in paperback, Weekend Knitting brings together unique, innovative, and still-fresh projects for beginning and more-experienced knitters, many of which can be completed in a weekend or less. Every project is presented with clear instructions and in beautiful photographs that celebrate idyllic weekend settings.

 
Quotes from diverse sources about knitting, creativity, and balanced living—along with favorite recipes, lists of books and movies with knitting scenes, and other extras—complete the weekend knitting experience.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Melanie Falick, publishing director of STC Craft, is the author of Handknit Holidays, Knit: A Personal Handbook, and Knitting for Baby (with Kristin Nicholas) (all STC), plus Kids Knitting and Knitting in America—with more than 400,000 books in print. She lives in Dutchess County, NY.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158479769X
• ISBN-13: 978-1584797692
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,124 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.