If you are a knitter and seek a collection of quick-to-finish knitting projects for gift-giving, a useful reference book, a history of the knitalong or charity knitting efforts, or inspiration for the knitting lifestyle, you will find ebooks to meet your needs in this collection of titles by some of the most respected authors in the knitting community.
The Open Road production team interviewed Melanie Falick, Joelle Hoverson, and Andrea Berman Price about the culture and craft of knitting. Knitters can preview and share the short, documentary-quality videos at Open Road's STC Craft | Melanie Falick Books page. See below for more information about available content.
New-to-ebook titles include:
New-to-ebook titles include:
- Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together by Larissa Brown and Martin John Brown
- Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time by Betty Christiansen
- A Knitter's Home Companion: A Heartwarming Collection of Stories, Patterns, and Recipes by Michelle Edwards
- Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas by Melanie Falick
- Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson
- More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson
- Knitspeak: An A to Z Guide to the Language of Knitting Patterns by Andrea Berman Price
- One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit by Leigh Radford
I was sent the digital edition of Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson for review. This is a very extensive book on knitting.
Chapters include:
Introduction
Exploring Color
Knitting Basics
Less-Than-Two Hour Gifts
Two-to-Four Hour Gifts
Four-To-Six Hour Gifts
Six-to-Eight Hour Gifts
More than Eight Hour Gifts
Wrapping Handknit Gifts
Special Techniques
Recommended Reading
Sources for Supplies
What impresses me the most about this book is that it's more than just patterns to make gifts. Stitches and techniques are explained. Supplies are explained. Everything is clear and to the point. I enjoy that the book is also written on a personal level by Joelle Hoverson.
There are many projects to choose from. Just a small sampling are: Felted Potholders, Super Easy Leg Warmers, Soft Drawstring Pouch, Lovable Toys, and Chevron Scarf. There are a total of 32 patterns to choose from. I think it's time for me to dust off my knitting needles and give some of these gifts a try.
Disclaimer: I was sent the information as well as the digital edition book by Open Road Media for the purpose of this review. I was not compensated in any other way. Any opinions are my own.
If I actually had any clue how to knit, this sounds fabulous. ;)
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