Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences
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Brand: Storey PublishingEditor: Judith Durant
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10
ISBN: 1603420797
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Book Reviews of Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences
Book Review: Luxury Yarn One Skein Wonders
Summary: 5 Stars
Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences I bet there isn't a knitter out there who has not succumbed to buying at least one ridiculously expensive skein or hank of yarn. Then when you get home, after the usual petting and just simple enjoyment of the yarn, you wonder what to do with it. Generally the yardage is fairly small and because of the price you paid for it, it feels more like an investment than a simple purchase so you want to knit it into something that will maximize its wonderfulness and show it off to its best advantage. Durant, with Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders, has brought together some patterns that will allow you to do just that. This book has scarves, hats, mittens, socks, vests, fingerless gloves, shawls and other items that will highlight the special yarn you have and make the investment of time and money worth every penny. This isn't to say that you can't use less expensive yarn in these lovely patterns, but be careful to make sure your gauge matches what the pattern calls for so you get the correct results.
There are charts, where appropriate, there is an index, glossary and techniques section. The instructions are clear, but there is no guideline as to the skill level needed to complete the item and the pictures are not in the same place as the instructions, which may cause some confusion. I suggest reading through the pattern thoroughly before you start and making sure you get help if anything is unclear, the shop you bought the yarn from (since it probably is an expensive yarn should be able to help you - and with a smile) is a good place to get instruction.
The Nancy Pygora-Merino Lace Scarf, the Ocean Wave Merino-Bamboo Vest and the Caravan Silk-Wool Socks, are examples of projects that first caught my eye when I was paging through the book. These patterns are simple enough to make showcase for the yarn, but have shaping and interesting patterns so that the knitting of them will hold the knitter's interest. Further analysis of the patterns and subsequent investigation of my stash has brought some yarn out of the stash and moved it to the to be started as soon as possible pile. Since these are one-skein projects and since they are using lovely yarns they are a pleasure to work with and have a high likelihood of being finished which makes this book just about perfect as far as I am concerned.
Summary of Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Small Indulgences
Knitters have spoken! Single-skein projects are all the rage because they're portable, fun, quick to finish, and the perfect answer to that stash of orphan yarns. Already, Judith Durant's One-Skein series has delighted knitters everywhere with fabulous single-skein patterns contributed by yarn shops and noted knitwear designers.Now, Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders, the third book in this popular series, brings indulgence to the one-skein concept! The newest one-skein patterns are the most decadent yet, featuring the most sumptuous yarns on the market ? from snuggle-worthy cashmere to the exquisite qiviut, and from the lustrous alpaca to the ecofriendly soy, corn, and bamboo yarns.
Contributors include designers, yarn manufacturers, and well-known knitting and crocheting teachers. Like previous One-Skein books, Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders features two-color illustrations throughout, as well as a full-color photo gallery of projects.
Patterns include baby items, personal accessories, toys, and garments ? from an adorable babysweater knit from merino and bamboo to beaded cashmere socks. Not only are these projects fun and fast, they offer knitters a great excuse to pick up several skeins (really now, no one can buy just one!) of to-die-for yarns.
With Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders in hand, knitters who crave something special will create fabulous, heirloom-worthy projects without breaking the bank.
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