I have a pretty simple philosophy when it comes to
purchasing a knit or crochet book. It has to teach me
something I didn't already know how to do -- or a way to do
it better -- and there have to be at least ten items I would
love to make. Since I already have a stash of yarns -- what
self respecting knitter doesn't -- then the only issue would
be which one to make first. All knitters have multiple
projects in varying stages of completion but sometimes I
just want to sit down and make something different and yet
quick to finish. I hadn't gone past page 40 and already
picked out three good weekend project. Favorite of those
the Quincy hat which had the most imaginative construction
-- a mobius made into a hat with I-cord trim. Yum.
I'm not
big on intarsia so I usually just skim through those but
Duet Knits made it to my list. Martha Scarf is just the thing
to learn how to miter with quick results and use up several
odds and ends from other projects -- so economical. Elite
yarns came up with some really unique cabled items and
although I might not need another cable scarf I can easily
see some of these patterns incorporated into a stockinet
piece to add pizzazz. What I also appreciated is the
simplicity of the instructions and that they are so
concise. Most pieces instructions were two maybe three
pages long including that of a very lovely shrug that would
flatter any figure. Don't expect any really intricate
sweaters or vests since this is by its very title a book of
quick knits. Certainly a good additional to a knitter's
library and worth the price
For over 25 years, knitters have relied on premium-quality
yarns and patterns from Classic Elite, one of the country's
most respected leaders in the knitting industry. Now,
Classic Elite Knits gathers a wide variety of their very
best designs in one superbly packaged collection.
One hundred different, easy-to-follow patterns are included
for such essentials as sweaters, hats, and gloves for women,
children, and men, as well as accessories such as bags,
purses, and scarves. Completely contemporary but crafted to
remain stylish for years to come, the patterns are presented
in myriad sizes and spotlight the work of such beloved
designers as Melissa Leapman, Annie Modesitt, Michele Rose
Orne, and Kathy Zimmerman.
And the book will appeal to all skill levels: beginners and
intermediates will be challenged to expand their repertoires
while experts will find plenty of patterns to keep their
fingers happy.
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