false 33000 2 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 thrives on quick projects that are creative, fulfilling, and relaxing-and can fit into a busy lifestyle. <I>Weekend Knitting</I> 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. <P>Every project is presented in full-color photographs and with clear instructions. <I>Weekend Knitting</I> also features beautiful photos shot in and around real homes, evoking perfect knitting weekends filled with fresh air, friends, and delicious food. <P>Longtime 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. 33108 3 10 2003 Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas total:309|5:80|4:135|3:82|2:12|1:0| 309 1210 393 48 4 3 false false Wed Jan 23 19:56:09 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 11 22:11:19 -0800 2008
BUT I USE THE HELL OUT OF THAT ONE PATTERN.

This is a beautiful book. There are a couple of patterns I like (the chair seat using plastic twine that you knit and then shrink to fit using boiling water? BRILLIANT. I'll probably...more...]]> 5 1 false false Thu Aug 30 14:26:35 -0700 2007 Thu Aug 30 14:28:27 -0700 2007 5 0 false false Sat Jan 17 11:22:24 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 17 12:00:12 -0800 2009
I have attempted a couple of the pro...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Thu Jul 10 00:03:27 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 10 00:49:28 -0700 2008 Weekend Knitting to be an exceptional book, even among book...more...]]> 0 0 false false Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Wed Nov 21 20:25:40 -0800 2007 Wed Nov 21 20:27:15 -0800 2007
I requested this book because there was another Melanie Falick book I was interested in, and our library didnt have it. At first glance, I didn't think I'd find anything I liked in here. But when I read it again last night for the 2nd or 3rd time, I realized I have...more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Mar 20 07:16:55 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 08 10:43:49 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 09 22:05:02 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 28 20:46:48 -0700 2008 2 more...]]> 0 0 false false Sat Oct 17 18:58:20 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 17 18:59:32 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Thu Jan 08 20:08:27 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 08 20:09:12 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Thu Nov 16 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sun Jun 07 09:04:47 -0700 2009 Sun Jun 07 09:04:47 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sun Mar 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 29 18:12:19 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 29 18:12:51 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Aug 21 18:29:23 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 21 18:29:38 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Oct 16 07:30:26 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 16 07:32:27 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Fri Apr 24 11:36:10 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 24 11:36:10 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Sun Mar 22 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 14:17:53 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 22 08:32:02 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Wed Jan 07 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Apr 04 18:13:16 -0700 2008 Tue Jan 13 20:24:53 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Jun 08 13:37:01 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 08 13:39:14 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2 0 false false Wed Jan 28 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 12 05:52:05 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 08:12:54 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Thu Jun 12 05:54:08 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 12 05:56:04 -0700 2008 The directions are not great for beginners, especially because a short blurb on "special techniques" appears at the front of each project - a tad overwhelming. But if y...more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Sat Jan 12 08:59:36 -0800 2008 Sat Jan 12 09:02:33 -0800 2008 more...]]>