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Knitting Pretty
At long last, a knitting book thats certifiably hip. Aimed at the rapidly growing new generation of knitters, Knitting Pretty offers up 30 smart-looking projects presented in language ordinary human beings can understand. Perfect for the beginner, the user-friendly basics section features step-by-step illustrations and instructions for everything the knitter on the make ne...more
Paperback, 120 pages
Published
September 1st 2002
by Chronicle Books
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I got her other book - speed knitting - first and alot of the patterns are repeats. I also like that Speed Knitting has a picture of every item whereas this book had sporadic pictures...I want to see what the final result will look like before I start knitting.
I will never be a big fan of knitting pattern books that don't provide some illustration of every project. Even if it's just a drawing, I'd like to see what it's going to look like before I knit it. There isn't anything really exciting in this book, but if you're looking for some simple projects, this one is okay. However, there are plenty of other simple knitting books out there that are better. Fortunately I got this at the library. Don't waste money buying it.
The general format of this book was done well. I could easily distinguish between the introductory pages and the knitting patterns. The style of the book was sophisticated and fun, but not exceptionally lovely. I liked this book, but the main problem I had was that not every design in the book had an accompanying picture. Before I take the time and effort to knit a piece I want to have some idea of what it will look like and chances are I probably won't even think about knitting it if there is n...more
Great beginner information and diagrams, although I recommend ignoring the advice to start knitting with basic acrylic, since I find that chunky natural fibers hide mistakes far, far better (and make a nicer final product). BUT - this would be so much better if it had pictures for every project! Who knits something sight-unseen? I mean, really, who?
Didn't really see any inspring patterns in here. I'm pretty sure I could figure out how to knit a dishcloth on my own.
This is a great little book. I agree with the other reviews that it is irritating that their are not pictures for every project - but with Ravelry.com that doesn't bother me as much as it used to. I know I can log in their and most likely find examples of stuff people have knit from this book.
I really love the mitten pattern in this book - Warmest mittens. I have made it twice now and I intend to make more mittens using this pattern. I have also made the cell phone cozy, the coin pu...more
I really love the mitten pattern in this book - Warmest mittens. I have made it twice now and I intend to make more mittens using this pattern. I have also made the cell phone cozy, the coin pu...more
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Out of the 30 projects I found only 2 that I'd be interested in doing: a bookmark and a paperweight.
This book had some nice projects in it, and has some beautiful photography.
I liked the layout of the book and some of the patterns seemed like simple first projects, but I was really put off by the fact that the book only had photos for half of the patterns and it wasn't always clear which patterns went with which photos. There also were diagrams only for English and not continental knitting (even though just as many pages were devoted to explaining each style). It was a bit strange, since it helps to have diagrams and pictures of the final product, especially for a b...more
I like the patterns, but the tutorials are not very helpful.
I am making the Comfy ribbed hat (for me) and the roll-up hat(for a friend). Be sure to see details of the yarn in my ravelry.com account. This book had some great basic knitting patterns
Some easy projects in here, wished that there were more photos.
This is a good knitting book for beginners, there are some fun off-beat projects in addition to basic patterns for hats, mittens, and a first sweater.
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