- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing (20 July 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1570764611
- ISBN-13: 978-1570764615
- Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 21.1 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 474,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love this book. It has patterns for beginners, intermediate and experienced knitters. I only have basic knitting skills at present so I have started with the pan holder which is teaching me how to make a pattern using basic knit and purl. I find that having items for different skill levels together inspires me to want to learn new techniques. The book is fresh and modern with both useful and fun items that I actually really want to make!
I really like the fact that the book is divided into seasons with the patterns and types of yarn put together to fit the time of year so you really have a reason to finish a project within that time frame. The book isn't a how-to-knit book so as a beginner I would find it difficult to work through the patterns in order on a week-by-week basis. But I love the fact that I can go back to my how-to-knit book for skill instruction and then come back to this book for inspiration and patterns.
Through this book I've also discovered that Debbie Bliss really understands that some knitters cannot work with wool. I am allergic and it is really frustrating that so many how-to-knit books require you to work with it without offering an alternative. As a beginner there is enough to learn without having to worry about substituting yarns and wondering if you've got the right one and whether the pattern will work out or be a complete mess and then not knowing whether it was the yarn or something you did... (And there are only some many cotton dishcloths anyone wants to make!) There is a very clear section at the beginning of the book explaining which DB cotton yarns can be substituted for wool. I won't be able to make all of the items (some need wool) but I can begin confidently with the numerous ones that I am able and want to make.
I really like the fact that the book is divided into seasons with the patterns and types of yarn put together to fit the time of year so you really have a reason to finish a project within that time frame. The book isn't a how-to-knit book so as a beginner I would find it difficult to work through the patterns in order on a week-by-week basis. But I love the fact that I can go back to my how-to-knit book for skill instruction and then come back to this book for inspiration and patterns.
Through this book I've also discovered that Debbie Bliss really understands that some knitters cannot work with wool. I am allergic and it is really frustrating that so many how-to-knit books require you to work with it without offering an alternative. As a beginner there is enough to learn without having to worry about substituting yarns and wondering if you've got the right one and whether the pattern will work out or be a complete mess and then not knowing whether it was the yarn or something you did... (And there are only some many cotton dishcloths anyone wants to make!) There is a very clear section at the beginning of the book explaining which DB cotton yarns can be substituted for wool. I won't be able to make all of the items (some need wool) but I can begin confidently with the numerous ones that I am able and want to make.
Format:Hardcover
lovely book, couldn't wait to get started! very inspiring.Instructions are easy to follow and the illustrations are very helpful, as stated, all designs should take no longer than a week to complete, however, it may take me a little longer.
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55 of 65 people found the following review helpful
the good, the bad, and the silly
21 Oct 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I felt a little cheated when I received this book. 52 projects, ha!
There are some nice projects in here but there are 12 that are either silly or IMHO worthless.
I like the patterns in the "fall" section the most: the socks, beret, knitting bag, striped gloves, cabled bag.
The 12 "patterns" I think that should have been left out and replaced with something of better value are:
bunny egg cozies (someone else mentioned this and I agree), flowerpot covers, floral corsage, bead necklace, bookmarks, bow belt, lace shelf edging, votive candle holder covers, mug cozy, napkin rings, pompom garland (the most worthless), and the laced edged pillow. There are others that are "iffy" too.
Some of the other patterns are very similar to ones that have appeared in her other books. It seems like the author is recycling, usually a good thing but not in a book of pattens.
There are some nice projects in here but there are 12 that are either silly or IMHO worthless.
I like the patterns in the "fall" section the most: the socks, beret, knitting bag, striped gloves, cabled bag.
The 12 "patterns" I think that should have been left out and replaced with something of better value are:
bunny egg cozies (someone else mentioned this and I agree), flowerpot covers, floral corsage, bead necklace, bookmarks, bow belt, lace shelf edging, votive candle holder covers, mug cozy, napkin rings, pompom garland (the most worthless), and the laced edged pillow. There are others that are "iffy" too.
Some of the other patterns are very similar to ones that have appeared in her other books. It seems like the author is recycling, usually a good thing but not in a book of pattens.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
A Few Weeks in the Life of the Knitter's Year
30 Sep 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love the projects in this book! I have already completed two pumpkin pin cushions, and am working on the baby sweater. The directions are easy to follow, and the recommended yarns are yummy! The projects features are simple enough to be enjoyed by the beginning knitter, and sophisticate enough for the more experienced knitter.
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
A useful treasury for anyone who enjoys knitting and wants to share the fruits of their labors of love
18 Sep 2010
Format:Hardcover
A full color photograph illustrates each project of The Knitter's Year: 52 Make-in-a-Week Projects - Quick Gifts and Seasonal Knits, a compendium of practical knitted items perfect for presenting to friends and family. From a striped baby hat, to a pumpkin pincushion, to a pencil case, a festive Christmas stocking, and more, each project has very straightforward instructions that any knitter of intermediate experience will immediately recognize. A useful treasury for anyone who enjoys knitting and wants to share the fruits of their labors of love.
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