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One Skein
These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill, but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. The stitch patterns and clear instructions make it easy for even procrastinators and the less-than-diligent to create a ruffled cravat, a drawstring bag, a tank top, cozy scarves, ar...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
April 1st 2006
by Interweave Press, LLC
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So I got all excited when I saw this book at my library, 'cause I crochet and would like to work on my knitting. Unfortunately, there wasn't a single knit project that I would want to make. In my opinion, these projects kind of feed the bad reputation knitters and crocheters get for lacking taste and style. Also, some of them are fantastically impractical, like the knitted cupcakes. Perhaps I'm just a snooty biz-natch, but who would decorate with knitted cupcakes?
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I was really looking forward to this book - I'm always looking for one skein projects. Unfortunately, while some were cute, none were anything I'd be interested in making for myself or anyone else I know.
I might eventually give this five stars, but to be honest I haven't actually worked up any of the patterns. There are some killer baby items in here though--an awesome asymmetrical sweater, some sweet hats, and a darling little petal bib. No idea what I would do with a knitted cupcake, but it's cute, too.
I love that I can utilize yarn from my stash, and that the patterns are only a one-skein commitment. Though I don't crochet, several of the projects in there are motivating me t...more
I love that I can utilize yarn from my stash, and that the patterns are only a one-skein commitment. Though I don't crochet, several of the projects in there are motivating me t...more
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Normally, I'm satisfied if a knitting book is inspiring. I don't always follow the patterns exactly. But I've knitted three things from this book: the baby bolero, the felted clutch, and the felted bag. Adorable. And truly workable in one skein, which is convenient for planning. Especially for the baby and holiday gift planning.
This book is like a welcome friend, to a novice knitter. I have enjoyed reading, viewing and trying the patterns. The projects range from easy to more complicated but for a beginner the patterns are very well written out. The layout of the book is quite comfortable
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this book is filled with adorable projects for beginners but I would bet that this would have to be an advanced beginner. It's the kind of craft book you pick up and want to buy and would have good intentions about doing some of these projects.
Has a pattern for the cutest little knitted cupcakes! Directions were easy to follow and my cupcake turned out perfect the first time! I love all of the picture examples she gives, along with detailed info on the yarns she used.
Wow! The book I've been waiting for months to get, I've been on the request list since November of last year, I think. And it's no wonder, it's a super duper book.
There are so many projects I'd like to try, I think I may just need to own it. The concept is that there are 30 patterns that you can make with a single skein of yarn, which is super fun (knitting and some crochet).
From leg and arm warmers to footies to gloves and hats and scarves, everything you need to ...more
There are so many projects I'd like to try, I think I may just need to own it. The concept is that there are 30 patterns that you can make with a single skein of yarn, which is super fun (knitting and some crochet).
From leg and arm warmers to footies to gloves and hats and scarves, everything you need to ...more
Maybe I'm being a bit harsh giving this book only 3 stars - I see others really love it and it certainly does contain some cute patterns. But, I've had the book four years and have never knit anything from it.
Good for projects with one skein of yarn (as the title suggests, of course). I've thus far enjoyed making and felting several bowls and am eyeing several of the other projects with interest.
I missed that this was a knit and crochet book, so I got it home before I realized that a couple of the projects that I really wanted to do were crochet. Drat!
I'm working on the petal bib for a friend's baby that is due at the end of summer. Looks pretty good, but I think the second time through will be 100% better.
There are a couple of other projects that I might modify, but I have to agree that some of the "one" skein projects are just ridiculous.
I'm working on the petal bib for a friend's baby that is due at the end of summer. Looks pretty good, but I think the second time through will be 100% better.
There are a couple of other projects that I might modify, but I have to agree that some of the "one" skein projects are just ridiculous.
Not only was the stuff affordable and work-able, it is chic. She has an artist's eye and a realistic viewpoint. Note: I haven't actually read through a pattern yet step-by-step.
I have enjoyed knitting a couple of projects from this book. They have turned out beautifully. I probably will not be knitting other things from this book, though.
Some good patterns, a couple of which I have made repeatedly. The instructions are simple. The materials are affordable. The book itself is nicely photographed.
Very cool and very sophisticated patterns. I can't wait to try felted bowls. Or felted anything, for that matter... The scarves are just gorgeous.
The only thing I don't like about this book is that it includes crochet patterns; but eventually I'll probably make those patterns, too.
Cute patterns--some more than others. The instructions are a little too jumble up together IMO but a okay knitting book. I might try two or three patterns on a rainy day.
Sadly, the subtitle 30 Projects to Knit and Crochet was awfully misleading. I think there were only 5 patterns for crochet, and the first one didn't appear until nearly halfway through the book. For crochet, One Skein, includes a "crochet cap & ruffle cravat," "geometric accessory bags," "bath mitt & puffy," "bathmat," "pom-pom boa," and that's it. The accessory bags and the boa were cute and somewhat novel, in my opinion, but the others were th...more
This book has a several patterns that look interesting,
cable footies, petal bib, gaiter, baby hat.
cable footies, petal bib, gaiter, baby hat.
Great book for spinners that often have a single skein of yarn to work with once spinning is complete.
More fun and interesting projects then Durant's book. Might make the puffy since the sweetheart uses them.
Fairly good but I only found one pattern that I am interested in making.
There are some dumb projects in here, but I might make a few of the better ones
Love the felted bowls and fingerless gloves. Both are easy!
Easy and just what I need when I have to make a quick gift.
Good patterns, just not my style
I don't own this one and I should.
Okay...not that inspiring or unique.
Great ideas!
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