- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Sixth&Spring Books (April 28 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1931543259
- ISBN-13: 978-1931543255
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 21.2 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 540 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #944,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
First issued in 1994, Family Circle Easy Knitting Magazine has featured a variety of interesting afghan designs. This book gathers patterns from past issues, making them available to libraries that may not subscribe to the magazine. The 50 patterns include a wide variety of designs and techniques. Patterns are nicely laid out, with a materials list, gauge information, a stitch glossary, instructions, and a full-color, full-page photo of each design. Many of the designs specify yarns readily available and easier on the pocketbook than some of the specialty yarns. The selection of baby quilts is particularly colorful. The only quibble with this book is the skill levels assigned to patterns. Many of the patterns marked "intermediate" could well be termed "advanced," and some of the beginner designs are definitely intermediate. Through some editorial mix-up, the crochet patterns are ranked as for "beginning knitters" or "intermediate knitters." Nevertheless, for its wealth and variety of fetching designs, this title is highly recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Booklist
Easy is a relative term, even though the levels of difficulty assigned to each of these 50 ready-to-stitch patterns are somewhat questionable. "Cable comforts," a unicolored cable-knit blanket, is marked for beginners, but it should probably be designated as intermediate. Yet there's no problem either with the levels assigned to the afghan design or with the quality of the instructions; who could argue with traditional granny squares, Native American motifs, or cute-as-a-button textured lamb baby blankets? An appeal guaranteed to win over any taste, any stitching experience, and any age. Barbara Jacobs
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific terrific book! Gorgeous and practical projects!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Family Circle Easy Afghans: 50 Knit and Crochet Projects (Hardcover)
I've been knitting for about a decade and have dozens of knitting books. This is the best all-around pattern book I've seen. The afghans are BEAUTIFUL - just beautiful! I'd like to make each and every one. The instructions are clear; there are patterns clearly marked for all skill levels. There are knitted projects and crocheted projects. There are afghans made in pieces and afghans made as a whole. And best of all, the recommendations for yarn are not just for $11 a skein peruvian virgin alpaca that you can only buy in a yarn specialty shop - there are yarn recommendations for $3 a skein yarns you can buy in any craft store. This is a well-organized, beautifully presented and worthy addition to any knitter's or crocheter's library.
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This review is from: Family Circle Easy Afghans: 50 Knit and Crochet Projects (Hardcover)
I haven't read it, but I've seen it and it looks like a good book. I'm writing this review to pass on this info to anyone who might be able to use it. The following is something I picked up from someone else:Liked the variety of selections in this book. Can't give it an outstanding because my copy has at least one erratum. After an email to Family Circle I received this correction for page 30 "Portable Throw [for] beginner knitters". 3/4 of the way down the left hand column and under "Stitches -- Chevron and Feather" you will find ROW 1 of the Pattern. It reads:"Row 1(RS)*K1,yo, W"<====this "W" should be replaced by "k4" and then continue on. In my opinion this pattern is better for intermediate knitters, it contains 'lace' stitches. However, if you can master yo's (yarn over's) and K2tog's (knit two together's) you can knit this lovely afghan very quickly. Also wrong: crochet afghans (2nd half of bk)are listed for "knitters" levels.
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4.4 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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tip for owners of this book,
By S. Burton - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Family Circle Easy Afghans: 50 Knit and Crochet Projects (Hardcover)
I haven't read it, but I've seen it and it looks like a good book. I'm writing this review to pass on this info to anyone who might be able to use it. The following is something I picked up from someone else:Liked the variety of selections in this book. Can't give it an outstanding because my copy has at least one erratum. After an email to Family Circle I received this correction for page 30 "Portable Throw [for] beginner knitters". 3/4 of the way down the left hand column and under "Stitches -- Chevron and Feather" you will find ROW 1 of the Pattern. It reads:"Row 1(RS)*K1,yo, W"<====this "W" should be replaced by "k4" and then continue on. In my opinion this pattern is better for intermediate knitters, it contains 'lace' stitches. However, if you can master yo's (yarn over's) and K2tog's (knit two together's) you can knit this lovely afghan very quickly. Also wrong: crochet afghans (2nd half of bk)are listed for "knitters" levels. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book for Knitters,
By RoeDudster - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Family Circle Easy Afghans: 50 Knit and Crochet Projects (Paperback)
I have checked this book out from the library so many times that I've finally ordered a copy from Amazon.
There are 34 knitting patterns and 16 crochet patterns. I can only address the knitting patters as I know nothing about crochet. The knitting patterns are for either beginner's or intermediate; the biggest decision is which afghan you'll want to make first. The pattern's were first published in Family Circle Magazie between 1997 and 2001. All of the patterns are very contemporary and use a variety of different yarn types - Lion Brand, Patons, Plymouth, Red Heart, Crystal Palace, Mission Falls, etc. I have been on an afghan kick, looking at many knitting books with afghan patterns. This book is one of the best! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sheep afghan,
By knitting sheep - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Family Circle Easy Afghans: 50 Knit and Crochet Projects (Paperback)
Loved lots of the afghans in this book, but had been looking for a sheep afghan pattern and am delighted with this one !!!
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