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One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects To Knit

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My Review

"Do you need a reason to buy just one of two skeins of a new, irresistible yarn?" When ever I travel, I love to pick up a new skein of yarn that is local to the area. The problem? When you buy yarn without a project in mind, it sometimes ends up sitting in your stash for a long time. I have reviewed a number of "one skein" books since I started blogging about knitting. So many projects require multiple skeins of yarn, and it is refreshing to see patterns that only require 1 or 2.

This is not a book for you if you don't know how to knit. It is standard in many books to give some basic knitting instruction, but frequently they fall too short to actually help someone. (I'm not complaining here, just trying to give a good description) This book contains instructions for some more specialized techniques, which are things that you could pick up if you already know hot to knit (Icords, felting, etc). This is a book you should pick up purely for the patterns, as it is not a reference text.

The patterns are separated into four main sections: Put it on, Dress up Baby, Take it with you, and Make Your House a Home.

Ultimately, it is hard to articulate how I feel about this book. A lot of the patterns are simple, and don't have details or whimsy to inspire you or make you rush to pick up your knitting needles. After a lot of fluctuating between feeling intrigued and bored by the patterns, I realized that I liked some of the design elements IN the patterns, just maybe not the patterns themselves. This book would serve well to inspire you on a category you would like to knit, so for that it is worth flipping through.

One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects To Knit

One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit

One More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit

by: Leigh Radford

Amazon Price: $7.73 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

“My thoughts on the patterns are mixed. I fluctuate between intrigued and bored by the patterns.”

The Patterns

What can you make from this book?

  • Put It On: Fingerless Gloves, Top-Down Earflap Hat, Linen Cap, Felted Cuff, Rosette Stitch Cowl, Horizontal Rib Scarf, Circle and Stripe Scarf and Cravat, Jewelry Trio
  • Dress Up Baby: Baby's Britches, Nash's Garter-Stitch Baby Sweater, Sadie's Capelet, Drawstring Hemp Shorts, Karen's Mohair Kimono, Baby Legwarmers.
  • Take It With You: Mini Gift Bags, Summer Satchel, Wickerwork Accessory Bag, Felted Bag, Silk Gelato Clutch, Connected Squares Felted Handbag
  • Make Your House a Home: Bastille's Ball (cat ball), Hot Water Bottle Cover, Heated Lavender Pillow, Pencil Sketch Washcloths and Mitt, Albers Stash Blanket, Basic Pillows, Pleated Vase Sleeve, Petite Vessels (small felted bowls), Mikus Linen Placemats, Serving Tray.

The best line ever:

Do you need a reason to buy just one of two skeins of a new, irresistible yarn?

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Do you have any good one skein project ideas?

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  • NausetViews Aug 5, 2011 @ 9:51 am | delete
    I love to pick-up yarn when I travel as well. It's a great way to remember a trip or special location. I agree that this book is a great way to get some ideas for using your yarn. Was there a particular pattern or design in the book that you liked?
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