Knit Wit: 30 Easy and Hip Projects

by Amy R. Singer | Home & Garden | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0060740701 Global Overview for this book
Registered by editorgrrl of New Haven, Connecticut USA on 6/14/2006
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Journal Entry 1 by editorgrrl from New Haven, Connecticut USA on Wednesday, June 14, 2006
2004 HarperResource hands-free spiral-bound paperback received in the mail (with Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook) from Elisha in Dayton, Tennessee, USA, through PaperbackSwap. By the editor of Knitty, an amazing online knitting magazine. (These are mostly slight variations on patterns that've already been in Knitty.) Read more at amysinger.ca.

From Publishers Weekly
Since knitting’s become cool again, a number of purportedly hip books have burst onto the scene. While none have matched the blockbuster success of Debbie Stoller’s Stitch ‘N Bitch, some—like this one—have at least come close to duplicating that book’s sassy, upbeat approach. Singer founded the Web community Knitty.com, and her book will appeal to beginning and intermediate knitters. She explains the basics, and her drawings and illustrations are comprehensible. Still, there’s no shaking the feeling that she’s imitating Stoller, with comments like, "Now that you can knit and purl, you know almost everything necessary to follow any pattern. No, seriously. Stop looking at me like that." Her funky patterns instruct readers on making hats, scarves and other warming devices, such as the "too good to pass up" Postmodern Legwarmers; apparel (including a vest, skirt, pullover and bikini); as well as somewhat less useful items such as boas and cozies for items like ice cream pints and laptops.

From the back coverr
Knit Wit features 30 hip, creative knits that are easy and fun to make. A beginner's class (or refresher course, if you're a lapsed knitter) offers the equipment advice, step-by-step instructions on basic techniques, and expert tips you'll need to knit with wit. Then on to the projects -- arranged by order of difficulty so you can match your skill level and time constraints. Each one is vividly photographed and, when necessary, accompanied by clear diagrams to ensure happy results. Best of all, the stand-up format allows handsfree perusal so you can knit without dropping a stitch, referring to the instructions as you go.

Projects Include:
postmodern legwarmers • rockstar scarf • pixie hat dreadlock hat • ice cream pint cozy • sound-system snugglers • water-bottle sling • birdless boa • surf & turf skirt • girly boxers • purple haze cardigan • coral bikini • AND MANY MORE!

Journal Entry 2 by editorgrrl from New Haven, Connecticut USA on Monday, March 5, 2007
Gave to a fellow member of Stitch 'n Bitch New Haven.

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