- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary; Reprint edition (1 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 007139611X
- ISBN-13: 978-0071396110
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 20.3 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,114,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"If you loved Jil Eaton's charming MinnowKnits and MinnowKnits, Too, you will be delighted with Big Fish, Little Fish. The timing is perfect for this collection of classic yet offbeat hand-knits, sized for everyone from six to sixty! Once again, Jil has created simple silhouettes with a detailed touch... a must for every knitter's bookshelf." Trisha Malcolm, Editor, Vogue Knitting International.
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Chic Styling ...Glorious Colors ...Simple Knits "In "Big Fish, Little Fish", Jil Eaton gives in to her scores of fans and presents wonderful patterns for sweaters, plus accessories for the entire family, from toddlers to grown-ups." - Melanie Falick, "Interweave Knits". "A must for every knitter's bookshelf." - Trisha Malcolm, Vogue Knitting. International Jil Eaton, the internationally acclaimed knitwear designer and bestselling author, presents nineteen delightful and delicious knits for everyone in the family. These irresistible, yet easy-to-complete projects range from sporty outerwear to oh-so-sophisticated party wear. Whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner, "Big Fish, Little Fish" will keep your fingers busy and set your imagination spinning!
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As the book says Quick knits, if you want to knit something quickly well this is the book for you, not very inspiring, and I do not think I would like my daughter dressed in a sweater like mine!!!!!!!!!
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful publication with easy-to-follow instructions.
18 Jan 2001
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book sight unseen because I got so much out of Jil Eaton's previous two books. I assumed this would be more of the same, but I have to say that I felt it was a bit of a stretch and it doesn't quite measure up to the previous books in terms of the patterns offered. While there are still some very nice patterns in here (most of which are VERY easy to make), I felt there was less variety here than in the other two books both in style and knitting techniques. This book is mostly garter and stockinette stitch (which is just fabulous for beginners who want easy to knit projects that look great!).
I also was a bit disappointed in adult patterns. (I couldn't find any that I want to knit.) They are larger versions of the children's items but just don't look like they work as well on adults.
There are still nice items to be knit in here, and if this is your first Jil Eaton purchase, you'll surely be pleased, but if you're looking for more of the same from the previous books, you might find (as I did), that this book falls short. I didn't see a single item in this book that made me want to grab my knitting bag, although I'm still working on items from the previous books that I've just "gotta knit."
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Finally - Jil Eaton patterns in grown-up sizes!
12 Dec 2000
Format:Hardcover
I'm a big fan of Jil Eaton's two Minnowknits books and have made many of her patterns for my son and other children of whom I'm fond. So I was absolutely delighted to see that her latest book includes two sets of sizes: one for kids and one for adults. As usual, the patterns are simple, use larger needles and yarns (no 7 st per inch gauges here!)and are fun, fun, fun. Bright colors, hip but not too trendy styles, interesting yarns (including, for example, chenille, Wensleydale longwool, and some of the new microfiber yarns) and fast knits. I made one of the patterns already and had no trouble following the directions - they are simple and clear. Experienced knitters might find these patterns a bit too simple if they are looking for a challenge or like complicated colorwork or patterned stitchwork, but these patterns are perfect for the beginner, those who haven't knitted in years, or the time-crunched. More, Ms. Eaton, more!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A good collection
24 Dec 2001
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own all of Jil Eaton's books. I consider this one a particularly good collection for those looking for basic children's and adult pattterns, such as socks, mitterns, (fabulous) hats, neck warmers, vests (v-neck or zippered), or plain crew neck sweaters. Plus, most (maybe all) of the patterns can be done in worsted weight yarn. Unlike Minnies, which uses many expensive designer yarn (to be dry-clean no less) for baby outfits, Big Fish Little Fish patterns can be done with any worsted yarn. So while I enjoyed making outfits from Jil Eaton's previous Minnowknits books, I like Big Fish Little Fish for its "wholesomeness". After you buy this book, you no longer need to buy individual patterns for socks, mitterns, basic sweaters and vests. I highly recommend this book.
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