Last-Minute Knitted Gifts 
asked by benzdrives on November 29, 2006 3:12 PM
Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, the hip knitting supply store in downtown Manhattan, has designed more than 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns, most of which can be made in less than ten hours-some in as little as two!
Known for her keen sense of color, Hoverson includes instructions for classic gifts like baby booties and bonnets, sweaters, and scarves, plus imaginative options like a cashmere tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, floor cushions, and a poncho-surely something for everyone on the gift list. And to make each present extra-special, Hoverson offers easy tips on how to incorporate knitting and other yarn embellishments into the gift wrap. AUTHOR BIO: Knitwear designer Joelle Hoverson is the owner of Purl, an upscale knitting supply store in New York City's trendy SoHo neighborhood. Since opening in 2002, Purl has been featured in Oprah Winfrey's O magazine, Lucky, and Time Out, as well as on Martha Stewart's syndicated television show. From 1996 to 2000, Hoverson worked as a senior style editor for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She holds a master of fine arts degree from Yale University.
Anna Williams is a freelance photographer based in New York City. Her work appears frequently in Martha Stewart Living, Oprah Winfrey's O magazine, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Real Simple, In Style, Elle Decor, and other national publications.
Known for her keen sense of color, Hoverson includes instructions for classic gifts like baby booties and bonnets, sweaters, and scarves, plus imaginative options like a cashmere tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, floor cushions, and a poncho-surely something for everyone on the gift list. And to make each present extra-special, Hoverson offers easy tips on how to incorporate knitting and other yarn embellishments into the gift wrap. AUTHOR BIO: Knitwear designer Joelle Hoverson is the owner of Purl, an upscale knitting supply store in New York City's trendy SoHo neighborhood. Since opening in 2002, Purl has been featured in Oprah Winfrey's O magazine, Lucky, and Time Out, as well as on Martha Stewart's syndicated television show. From 1996 to 2000, Hoverson worked as a senior style editor for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She holds a master of fine arts degree from Yale University.
Anna Williams is a freelance photographer based in New York City. Her work appears frequently in Martha Stewart Living, Oprah Winfrey's O magazine, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Real Simple, In Style, Elle Decor, and other national publications.
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I was hoping to learn more about incorporating corn and corn byproducts into my knitting, but lo and behold, nothing about corn in this book.
reviewed by maxwell on November 29, 2006 7:32 PM
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I have knit a few of these patterns, and in particular LOVE the angora baby booties. I found the patterns to be easy to follow, but possibly not appropriate for a very basic beginner. I will definitely keep going back to this book.
reviewed by kmf on November 29, 2006 7:33 PM
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I have had this book for several years now and I find I turn to it again and again for gift ideas. All the items I have made from this book have turned out great, especially the bag on the front of the book. Try it, you'll like it.
reviewed by james58 on November 29, 2006 7:34 PM
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This book is very detailed and explains all you need to do. This book is not for the BRAND NEW knitter, have some simple knitting projects under your belt. The pictures are beautiful and helpful to know what the end result should be. I loved it and will use it continually!
reviewed by faithfulone on November 29, 2006 7:34 PM
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Very clear directions and nice photographs. The patterns are modern and not frumpy at all, which is often a problem with knitting books. I have had the book for a couple of years and have made the poncho, the handwarmers, and the stuffed animals, and these patterns were all easy to follow with great results.
reviewed by teacher on November 29, 2006 6:29 PM