I bought this book as I was hoping for ideas to use up lots of oddments of wool and odd old buttons. It is great for this as the combinations of colours etc. is endless.
This would also be a good book for anyone just starting out as a knitter as the projects are small so soon completed and also opens up lots of new stitches etc. for the beginner to try out.
It has also solved a few presents for those 'hard to buy for' people. I simply buy a mug, fill with their favourite chocs add a mug hug to suit the personality and simply wrap in cellophane a tie with ribbon or in some cases a knitted tie to match the mug hug.