60 Quick Knits for Beginners: Easy Projects for New Knitters in 220 Superwash® from Cascade Yarns®

by Sixth&Spring Books (Editor)

“Novice knitters will appreciate the variety of projects, as well as the helpful tutorials.” —Library Journal

60 Quick Knits for Beginners is an essential volume for every novice knitter and anyone picking up needles for the first time!

Offering a wide array of creative techniques and attractive beginner knitting patterns, this entry in the beloved 60 Quick Knits series is the perfect book for anyone learning to knit. Accessible, fun, illustrated with step-by-step instructions, and featuring insightful sidebars throughout, it demystifies complex skills and instills indispensable knitting wisdom. The projects themselves are everything new or experimenting knitters could ever want, from scarves, cowls, and mittens to shawls, socks, and easy baby knits. And even though several garments have instructions specifically written for beginners, they’re also chic enough for those with more experience.

Whether you’re new to knitting and searching for the perfect beginners knitting book, or an experienced knitter looking for stylish knitting pattern books with fast and easy projects, 60 Quick Knits for Beginners is a valuable addition to any knitter’s stash.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Art

176 pages, Paperback

Published March 6, 2018

Reviews

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

hat idea

[Marilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked up this book from a Barnes and Noble after just starting knitting lessons and seeing it was directed to “new knitters.” In retrospect, the title for this book is very deceiving. There might be one or two patterns for a “new” knitter.
After successfully making a baby hat in garter stitch from a different book, I tried a 2 level project in this book and it was neither quick nor easy. The majority of the projects are at the 3 and 4 “beginner” level and quite a few are fairly sophisticated.
I found out the hard way that even a 2 beginner level pattern was beyond my expertise. After getting help four different times to fix mistakes, I gave up on the kitty kat hat.
While the book is beautifully laid out with attractive models wearing the finished projects, 95% of the patterns don’t fit the book title.
Not recommended unless you’ve had quite a bit of practice using smaller needles, knitting patterns with size 7 or smaller needles with 125 + stitches, shaping, practicing a variety of techniques, knowing how to fix mistakes, etc.

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not a beginner but there are several projects in this book that look surprisingly sophisticated (Cutie Booties, Cabled Wristers, Lace Bandida). Lots of different techniques, stitch-wise and color-wise, to keep new knitters busy and learning. A great starter book for those new to the craft.

[Jeanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked several of the patterns in this book. Many seem easy enough for a beginner and some are more advanced with cables and lace and magic loop techniques. There are step by step instructions for some of the techniques and very nice photos of all the projects. Easy to follow patterns.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like this series, but didn't see anything in this book I want to knit.

[Mary Foxe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent beginner patterns.

[Iris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book of patterns for various levels. Book is attractive, and patterns clear . I think a rank beginner might find it difficult

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The projects in this book may have been designed for beginners, but they are not boring.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not even remotely convinced that any of these projects are "quick", however, there are several projects which I earmarked to make myself so I give it 5 stars for great inspiration for beginners.

[Thom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great patterns