- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Lark Books; illustrated edition edition (May 1 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1579905609
- ISBN-13: 978-1579905606
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 21.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 794 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,194,568 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Felting has taken the knitting world by storm, and with these 30 fabulous projects, knitters will effortlessly add this stylish new technique to their repertoire. All the basics are covered and fully photographed, including which yarns to use, how to create swatch samples, and how to knit evenly. Easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and photos accompany each item, and encourage beginners to test out new skills and experiment on their own. Start simple, with charming hot pads and coasters for the table. Warm and durable mittens feature elegant knitted cuffs. An eye-catching throw pillow comes in shades of cheery pink. Or make an ocean-blue scarf, zippered shoulder bag, or vibrant ethnic-inspired rug. From garments to home decorating items, these knitted beauties are all conversation pieces. A Main Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
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3.4 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!, Nov 16 2005
By bahnona - Published on Amazon.com
I bought this book for the vest pattern, but I've ended up knitting a bag instead. The instructions are clear for the knitting, and there are several different methods of felting detailed in the introductory chapter. A previous review dissed this book because it has embroidery and sewing in some of the patterns. That person labeled it not "easy." I don't know what information that person had, but the title says nothing about "easy," and in fact, I like the challenge associated with the designs. There are a range of patterns, from simple to challenging. Not everything has to be "easy" to be fun or worthwhile to do. And, you can modify patterns to suit yourself. This book gives a lot of information about felting so you know why and how it works and can then use the technique in whatever way you want (including combining it with embroidery and sewing). I highly recommend it.
29 of 36 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Felted Hand-Knits, July 5 2005
By S. Lowe - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fabulous Felted Hand-Knits: Wonderful Wearables & Home Accents (Hardcover)
There are 30 patterns in this book, 3 of which I will use. In the first section, there are patterns for pincushions and hot pads,etc which do introduce knitters to felting but, as an experienced knitter, I find a waste of time. In a later section there are more complicated patterns but somr involve advanced sewing techniques that I don't have. The gorgeous purse on the cover is one of those. Nowhere in the review does it mention this requirement. Also ( the reason I purchased the book) there is a pattern for a simple cloche hat that knits up fast BUT in order to execute the overlay pattern, I must "chain stitch the stem, stem stitch the curling vines & straight stitch the flowers.". Now that sounds easy, doesn't it?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Visit the library first, Feb 27 2007
By A. Reader - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Fabulous Felted Hand-Knits: Wonderful Wearables & Home Accents (Paperback)
I checked this out from our library before purchasing, and I'm glad I did. There was not a single pattern I am interested in making. The hats--my main interest--look like they were designed by someone who learned to knit 6 months ago. There are so many better felting books and patterns out there--keep searching.
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