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101 Designer One-Skein Wonders
"101 Designer One-Skein Wonders"is a delightfulcollection of knitting patterns that each use just a single skein of yarn -- perfect for all those leftover skeins you have tucked away! The patterns were contributed by knitwear designers across the United States and are perfect for knitters of all skill levels.These designer projects range from the adorable to the elegant. T...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
October 30th 2007
by Storey Publishing
(first published October 16th 2007)
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am planning to knit a scarf from this book for me
mostly I learned if you have access to knittingpatterncentral.com--this book is a waste of time and effort and money
mostly I learned if you have access to knittingpatterncentral.com--this book is a waste of time and effort and money
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Unfortunately this volume follows the same design as the first book and lists the patterns by yarn weight but with no sense or reason in each category. The only difference being that the project photos are at the start of the book and not the centre.
I was happy to see a few more fun and elegant designs and less of the standard baby and scarf items. Although some of the scarves are more sophisticated looking. I once again found that I'd already done similar projects that I'd found at various knit...more
I was happy to see a few more fun and elegant designs and less of the standard baby and scarf items. Although some of the scarves are more sophisticated looking. I once again found that I'd already done similar projects that I'd found at various knit...more
The 3-star rating I've given this book is temporary. The reason why is I need to knit more from this book. I have tons of knitting pattern books and have yet to make a dent in them!
I've only knitted one pattern and that was a few years ago. I made the kid mohair, silk cowl/snood. The lace pattern is great. It was just difficult to work with that type of yarn for the first time, something highly frustrating where I wanted to burn it. But I trudged through and made a nice FO for my mortgage broker...more
I've only knitted one pattern and that was a few years ago. I made the kid mohair, silk cowl/snood. The lace pattern is great. It was just difficult to work with that type of yarn for the first time, something highly frustrating where I wanted to burn it. But I trudged through and made a nice FO for my mortgage broker...more
BOTTOM LINE: Nicely put together book filled with interesting, if a mite cute for my taste, patterns, well illustrated and explained.
I loved Ms. Durant's later book in this series (Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders) and looked forward to this one. While it wasn't as good - or useful for me - as this earlier book, it was still interesting to look at and likely to be a very good book to keep in your library if you tend to make a lot of things for your home (not my sort of thing) or baby clothes (nope.)...more
I loved Ms. Durant's later book in this series (Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders) and looked forward to this one. While it wasn't as good - or useful for me - as this earlier book, it was still interesting to look at and likely to be a very good book to keep in your library if you tend to make a lot of things for your home (not my sort of thing) or baby clothes (nope.)...more
Nice patterns ranging from simple to complex. Some details of how to do certain parts of the patterns aren't explained so even though many of the patterns aren't too difficult, I wouldn't recommend this book for novice knitters unless you're comfortable looking some techniques up as you go.
I like the pictures of the finished works at the front acting as the table of contents, but I wish there were pictures with the patterns as well. All in all though, some really nice patterns!
I like the pictures of the finished works at the front acting as the table of contents, but I wish there were pictures with the patterns as well. All in all though, some really nice patterns!
I LOVE this book as a between-projects fix. I've made multiple ruffled neckwarmers out of really different yarns. What to do with that odd ball of Noro Kureyon? No problem! And I love that it's arranged by yarn weight. SO helpful--what an intuitive way to organize the book, since you're most likely looking at something in your stash. Some of the patterns are a little on the boring side but I'll probably wind up knitting everything in it before I die.
I bought this book because it featured great patterns that only used one skein of yarn each. The book gives me a lot of inspiration when designing my own patterns.
I like how the photos of the projects are featured in the front of the book, unlike those in the original One-Skein Wonders book, which are featured in the middle. They are more accessible this way. The design of the book (the integration of the colors and fonts) is very appealing.
I like how the photos of the projects are featured in the front of the book, unlike those in the original One-Skein Wonders book, which are featured in the middle. They are more accessible this way. The design of the book (the integration of the colors and fonts) is very appealing.
Great book. I'm a new knitter and found a ton of patterns in this book that I want to try. There are patterns that range from very easy to very difficult and everything in between. Also, since the patterns only call for one skein, I can splurge and get some high-quality yarn for each project :-) All in all, a great book. I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys knitting and looking for different patterns.
Good book of patterns ranging from basic to more skilled. I've knit a couple of patterns from this book.
As other reviewers mention - you can get knitting patterns online for free - but I prefer buying knitting books (just like cookbooks) and having some for reference.
Which is exactly the purpose this book serves for me. :)
As other reviewers mention - you can get knitting patterns online for free - but I prefer buying knitting books (just like cookbooks) and having some for reference.
Which is exactly the purpose this book serves for me. :)
quick review: I'm disappointed in the formatting and can't get past that to see the designs (even though there is the goldmine of ravelry/flickr/google to show what they really look like). I admire many of the shop owners and designers who contributed, but find the organization of this book so terrible I just can't get into it.
I knit the garter stitch Loop-through scarf from this book and it went pretty well. The thing I don't like about this book as that all the patterns are from different designers - so you have to really read the pattern before you dig in so you know what is going on. I feel like when a book is all by one designer you get a feel for how they work a pattern and it is easier to do other patterns.
All that said I still love thumbing through the book and reading the patterns and I think they have cleve...more
All that said I still love thumbing through the book and reading the patterns and I think they have cleve...more
I am just getting into the world of knitting and have done some projects in crocheting in the past. This has been a fun place to get ideas and starting points for things to make. Gives me some challenges since I am generally speaking, a beginning.
Let me preface my review by saying I have been crocheting for over 30 years and have crocheted everything from the easiest patterns to what are considered advanced or intermediate.
If you crochet but don't knit, you might want to skip this book. Unless you just want to look at pretty pictures.
Out of 95 patterns, I found 4 or 5 that were crochet only. One or two additional were knitted and crocheted.
The one pattern I attempted was a simple one. However it was written incorrectly and despite severa...more
If you crochet but don't knit, you might want to skip this book. Unless you just want to look at pretty pictures.
Out of 95 patterns, I found 4 or 5 that were crochet only. One or two additional were knitted and crocheted.
The one pattern I attempted was a simple one. However it was written incorrectly and despite severa...more
Adult nonfiction; knitting/needlework. Some cute ideas for using up a single skein, and a bunch of less-inspired ideas too. If you are looking for a pattern for a basic hat, scarf, mitten, etc., you'll likely find it here.
A few nice patterns in here that use Manos del Uruguay, and a few interesting looking hats and tidbits. nothing world-changing, but for quick knits that still look like they took some effort, I'd recommend it.
There are some good patterns in this book including the beaded necklace Missy has on her Etsy shop. I wouldn't buy the book for the one or two patterns I liked, but enjoyed looking at the library copy.
Lots of patterns, some of them are good, some of them are not. I don't like that the pictures of the items are not with the actual patterns. For me, it makes the book less usable.
I borrowed this from the library and there must be 20 patterns+ that I want to copy! I'm hoping that some of these quick projects will make for great holiday gifts!
This book has some great patterns, but some of them are too complicated or random for me. I can't wait to make the baby squash hat for my little boy. ;)
A wonderful knitting book filled with patterns that use just one skein of yarn. I've made a dozen of them and can't wait to start more.
I got this because it has a beret pattern for Farmhouse Lumpy Bumpy Yarn... aka the funky yarn I bought while I was on vacation. I really like some of the other patterns, too!
I find the patterns hard to follow and ridden with mistakes, but if you're an experienced knitter, you can figure them out.
A few of my favorite patterns. Easy directions and very clear pictures.
Jan 07, 2009
Tsimplekelly
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Another fine 1 skein book, have knit a number of items from here.
Some really good projects. I'll return to this.
Nov 01, 2012
Laura Hontz
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Love this series of books!
great patterns
love this one also
Even more patterns that use only one skein of yarn. If only I had the skills to make some of them.
I will be knitting a scarf from this book. Iliked some of the project ideas. This is a great series for stirring up ideas.
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