- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (Sep 1 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0809224305
- ISBN-13: 978-0809224302
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 21.2 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 894 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,573,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Minnies is a delectable new collection of 20 chic, speedy knits from internationally acclaimed designer Jil Eaton that provides fun, easy projects that Mom can complete in just one weekend! Eaton's fresh, whimsical confections for babies and toddlers whip up quickly enough for beginners but allow for the personal touch of an experienced knitter. Designs include a christening outfit, layette, rompers, hats, booties, and more. With the portability, versatility, and simplicity of these projects, even new moms can find time to make more than one! Special features include:
- Charming photos by award-winning children's photographer Nina Fuller
- Learn-to-knit section great for beginners and anyone returning to the craft
- Tips on equipment, knitting-to-fit, finishing, and caring for garments
From the Back Cover
Chic Styling . . . Glorious Colors . . . Simple Knits
. ."In Big Fish, Little Fish, Jil Eaton gives in to her scores of fans and presents wonderful patterns for sweaters, plus accessories for the entire family, from toddlers to grown-ups."--Melanie Falick, Interweave Knits
. ."A must for every knitter's bookshelf."--Trisha Malcolm, Vogue Knitting International
. .Jil Eaton, the internationally acclaimed knitwear designer and bestselling author, presents nineteen delightful and delicious knits for everyone in the family. These irresistible, yet easy-to-complete projects range from sporty outerwear to oh-so-sophisticated party wear. Whether you are an experienced knitter or a beginner, Big Fish, Little Fish will keep your fingers busy and set your imagination spinning!
. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A Nice Knitting Book,
By Rebecca Haden (Fayetteville, AR) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Big Fish, Little Fish: QuickKnits for Kids And Grown-Ups (Paperback)
Big Fish, Little Fish starts with basic How-to-Knit instructions, moves on to some well-designed basic sweaters, adds some specialty designs with things like peplums and assymetrical necklines, and finishes up with hats, socks, and mittens. The yarns suggested are specialty yarns, but the gauges are fairly standard so you can easily substitute (assuming you understand how to use gauge information). All the patterns are designed with simple basic shapes, so there is limited shaping, but there are clever little details that make the designs a little more stylish.There are good patterns for men, women, and children. I have made several without any difficulties, and been pleased by the fit and the ease of working. Since they are simple, changing a cable or adding a pattern stitch is easy. While I have a number of knitting pattern books, I didn't find that there was too much overlap. For example, the sock pattern is done with bulky yarn, while most of the sock patterns you already have are probably made with fine yarns. Mittens with a cable, a fleecy zippered vest, and a hat with an unusual crown design are more examples of traditional patterns with a twist.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy, quick and stylish,
By A Customer
This review is from: Big Fish, Little Fish (Hardcover)
Jil Eaton has a way of making knitting seem even more fun. She is, without a doubt, a sensible knitter for people running on a time deficit. How often do you see a lovely aran knit sweater and see hour after hour ticking away when you know you need to grocery shop, bathe the kids, pay bills? Well, then Jil Eaton is an answer to your prayers. Her projecst truly are QuickKnits.Big Fish, Little Fish is chock full of attractive sweaters and accessories that won't suck all your time away. Cable knit sweaters and vests, cardigans, pull-overs, hats, mittens, socks, it has it all. I found several items to knit in the book (and did so with no problems pattern-wise). And, the huge size range really makes this book worth the money. She gives you measurements for peices and yardage so you can use just about any fiber and weight you want if you're willing to do a little math. It's not for a true beginner as she doesn't give specific directions for the details (decreasing for necklines, picking up and knitting stitches, seaming). But, used in conjunctions with a "knitting bible" it's a great way to whip up some really nice sweaters traditionally designed, made better by interesting color combinations and notions.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good collection,
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This review is from: Big Fish, Little Fish (Hardcover)
I own all of Jil Eaton's books. I consider this one a particularly good collection for those looking for basic children's and adult pattterns, such as socks, mitterns, (fabulous) hats, neck warmers, vests (v-neck or zippered), or plain crew neck sweaters. Plus, most (maybe all) of the patterns can be done in worsted weight yarn. Unlike Minnies, which uses many expensive designer yarn (to be dry-clean no less) for baby outfits, Big Fish Little Fish patterns can be done with any worsted yarn. So while I enjoyed making outfits from Jil Eaton's previous Minnowknits books, I like Big Fish Little Fish for its "wholesomeness". After you buy this book, you no longer need to buy individual patterns for socks, mitterns, basic sweaters and vests. I highly recommend this book.
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