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Knitting is more popular today than it has been for decades - it's been called 'the hot new hobby' and even 'the new yoga'. The latest generation of knitters thrive on quick projects that are creative, fulfilling and relaxing - and can fit into a busy lifestyle. "Weekend Knitting" collects 50 unique, innovative projects and ideas for the beginning and intermediate-level knitter, many of which can be made in a weekend or less. Every project is presented in full-color photographs and with clear instructions. "Weekend Knitting" also features beautiful photos shot in and around real homes, evoking perfect knitting weekends filled with fresh air, friends and delicious food. Long-time knitting expert Melanie Falick has also brought together quotes about knitting, creativity and balanced living from such diverse sources as Virginia Woolf, Pablo Picasso and Saint Francis of Assisi. Recipes for treats such as hot cocoa and butter cookies and tips about fun and stress-reducing activities like hand massages, taking a bath and hosting a knitting film festival complete the weekend knitting experience.
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Melanie Falick is the author of Handknit Holidays, Weekend Knitting, Knitting for Baby (with Kristin Nicholas) and Knit: A Personal Handbook (all STC), plus Kids Knitting and Knitting in America (both Artisan) - with over 400,000 books in print. She is the former editor-in-chief of Interweave Knits magazine and the current editorial director of STC Craft. She lives in Dutchess County, New York.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read the blurb and other reviews I was really looking forward to this book, expecting it to be full of smaller sized projects ideal for completion within a weekend, approachable items that would look good and be quick to complete. Um, not really. The book itself is a lovely coffee table tome but is rather lacking in variety (some creative socks, one interesting sweater, cute doll, a nice lacy cowl thing) and has some strange patterns (egg cozies?!) and demands knitting skills I'd put at intermediate to advanced, quite challenging, though all steps are clearly explained. The projects are unlikely to be completed within a weekend, unless you perhaps started at the end of work Friday and knitted non-stop till midnight Sunday, for several weeks running in some cases. If you're looking for unusual patterns to get your teeth into, or something to browse and dream over but never actually get round to *doing*, then this book is ideal; if like me you were expecting achievable results to be done in your spare time, look at Last Minute Knitted Gifts or browse online for patterns!
59 of 62 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am extremely pleased with this book. The photography and layout make it very appealing. The projects range from washcloths and hats that can definitely be completed in a weekend, to larger projects such as shawls and jumpers, with all levels of skill catered for. Even though a lot of the yarns are not readily available in the UK, weights and yardage are given, which will make substitution easy. A large number of designers are represented, including some who will familiar to UK knitters, such as Debbie Bliss. There are also nice little 'extras' such as lists of films that feature knitting, although I doubt that many UK readers will feel the need for the instructions on how to make a cup of tea! All in all, this is a book that will have you reaching for yarn and needles and raring to go!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is, quite simply, a lovely book for knitters who are enthusiastic. I really like the range of projects from mittens to a lap rug to a egg cosies. The finger puppets for kids are especially good. Many of the patterns are simple but they benefit from this appraoch, leeting the quality and colour of yarns shine through. The quotes, recipes and photographs make this a good read as well. Highly recomended !
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