24-Hour Knitting Projects

by Rita Weiss

Overview

Even if you have only one hour a day to devote to knitting, you can make any one of these chic patterns in less than a month! Twenty-four quick and easy projects for knitters at all skill levels include shawls, hats, sweaters, afghans, and other items. The simple instructions will appeal to beginners, and advanced knitters will appreciate the chance to whip up a variety of keepsakes and gift items.
Full-color photographs of the finished products illustrate the complete, easy-to-follow instructions, and a helpful "Refresher Course" covers everything from casting on to weaving in ends. Stylish and practical projects include Snazzy Scarves, Boudoir Afghan, Yummy Throw, Pocket Shawl, Snappy Scrappy Purse, plus an exciting variety of sporty caps and cozy tops.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486811062
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	03/29/2016
Series:	Dover Crafts: Knitting
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	42 MB
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About the Author

The author of more than 50 needle arts books, Rita Weiss has taught and lectured in the United States and Europe. The founder and head of Dover's needlework division, she is also Executive Vice President of the American School of Needlework, Chairman of the Craft Yarn Council of America's Crochet Marketing Committee, and former President of the International Quilting Association.

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24-Hour Knitting Projects

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By Rita Weiss

Dover Publications, Inc.

Copyright © 2004 The Creative Partners, LLC
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-486-81106-2

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INTRODUCTION

Introduction

What are you planning for the next 24 hours?

Actually, 24 hours don't have to come all at once. They can be eight days of three hours, three eight-hour days, or 24 days of only one hour.

What are you going to do with that time? You could clean your closets, or visit your in-laws. Maybe you'd prefer taking a bus load of kids on a school field trip, or having some root canal work done?

If none of these possibilities appeals to you, why not try knitting?

Can't remember how to knit? Confused as to what those abbreviations and symbols mean? Spend a little time with our "Refresher Course" starting on page 119. Then join me on a walk through the pages of this book and select a sweater, a purse, an afghan, a scarf, or any of the other wonderful designs. Here are a wide variety of patterns that you can create in 24 hours or less to give as gifts or for your own enjoyment. Settle down with a cup of tea, a pair of knitting needles, some wonderful yarn, and let the rhythm of the stitches smooth away all your cares. Now isn't that a whole lot better than root canal?

Each pattern lists the amount of time it took my friends to finish a particular project. So if you have only an hour to complete your work, try making a "Snazzy Scarf" on page 40. If you have more time and want something a little more exciting, try the "Lion's Mane Evening Top" on page 16. That will almost fill up those 24 hours with purr-feet creativity.

Just remember that knitting shouldn't be a chore. If it takes longer than the suggested time to finish your project, that's all right too. There's no special award for the knitter who finishes first. So whether you finish in the allotted time or twice that time, the final result will be the same: a knitted project that you can display proudly.

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Table of Contents

Contents

GALLERY OF PROJECTS,
PATTERNS,
REFRESHER COURSE IN KNITTING,

Editorial Reviews

These pattern books of quick-to-crochet and quick-to-knit projects include a variety of patterns for garments, accessories, and afghans for children and adults. What sets these pattern collections apart is the number of color photographs of finished projects-often four or five of each garment-along with the designer's estimated time to complete each project. Most projects are made with readily available yarns and are suitable for beginning to intermediate crocheters and knitters. Consider for public libraries where demand warrants. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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