The book covers a wide variety of themes from Christmas knits, baby bootees, phone covers, mug hugs, headbands and scarves, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Knitting continues to be a very popular craft, and this book has a very wide appeal both to beginners and more accomplished knitters. This book represents amazing value, comprising 100 projects from some of our best-selling knitting authors. The book covers a wide variety of themes from Christmas knits, baby bootees, phone covers, mug hugs, headbands and scarves, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Knitting requires very little in the way of tools and materials, which are widely available from major yarn stores and are relatively inexpensive. The techniques used in this book are simple enough for experienced beginners to master, and easy for more seasoned knitters. Special stitches used are explained in detail, and yarns are described in generic terms, so that readers can use what is available to them, wherever they live. The projects are satisfying to make and can be made as gifts for special occasions and celebrations to family and friends.
I bought this book as I wanted to knit some flowers and there were several designs within the book. Also included were lots of quirky patterns for fun little trinkets and decorations. However, sometimes the patterns were difficult to follow and even using the Vogue Knitting Book for further explanation did not illuminate the instructions. For example, the hyacinth's bobbles are an advanced technique. But there was no breakdown or progress pictures that would have helped along a struggling knitter.
TDLR: Fun, random patterns but not necessarily for the beginner.
This book offers a variety of relatively quick knit projects. Not exactly sure how I want to rate it. Some things were cute, sure, and others were...strange. I mean, why would I want to knit asparagus?...but then again, each his/her own
Contains an attractive array of projects for the beginner knitter or one like me, that just wants fun and easy things to make that are useful and attractive. Good pictures and clear directions.