Closely Knit : Handmade Gifts For The Ones You Love

This title includes over 30 patterns for gifts to perfectly fit all the people you love: special handknits for mothers, daughters, sisters, the men in our lives, precious wee ones and treasured friends.This title includes both small projects and more involved handknits, depending on how much time you want to invest in a gift. Patterns include clothing items such as sweaters, socks and a lovely lacy top. The book also includes a wide array of accessories, such as scarves, hats, bags, mittens and even a heart pin.It also features stuffed animals and a selection of home decor items, including pillows, blankets and even a mobile for baby. Easier and quicker options are also provided throughout the book for when your best-laid plans go awry (as best-laid plans often do). Book Title......Page 3 Dedication......Page 4 Acknowledgments......Page 5 Contents......Page 7 Introduction......Page 8 Time Guide......Page 9 Mothers......Page 11 Bird’s Nest Pincushion......Page 12 Lacy Hanging Picture Frame......Page 16 Mohair-Blend Square Pillow......Page 20 Cashmere Ruffles Scarf......Page 22 Cabled Cardigan......Page 24 Daughters......Page 29 Lace-Tipped Striped Scarf and Hat......Page 30 Vintage Knee Socks......Page 34 Cuddle Bear......Page 38 Cap-Sleeved Eyelet Top......Page 44 Tree of Love Wall Hanging......Page 48 Sisters......Page 53 Multi-Directional Scarf and Hat......Page 54 Embroidered Flower Socks......Page 58 Pinwheel Pillow......Page 62 Bright Stripes Throw......Page 66 Tiered Skirt......Page 68 Men in Our Lives......Page 73 Juggling Balls......Page 74 Urban Beanie......Page 76 One-by-One Ribbed Scarf......Page 80 Man Socks......Page 82 Simple Sweater......Page 86 Rustic Sweater Vest......Page 90 Wee Ones......Page 95 Square-Top Hat and Mitts......Page 96 Kangaroo Vest......Page 100 Heart-Patch Pants......Page 106 Ducky Cardigan......Page 110 Patchwork Blanket......Page 116 Friends......Page 121 Heart Pin......Page 122 Earflap Hat......Page 124 Striped Mittens......Page 128 Pocket Tote......Page 132 Birdie Felted Patchwork Bath Mat......Page 136 Knitting Resources......Page 140 Glossary......Page 141 Resources......Page 144 Index......Page 145
Knit the Perfect Gift for Every Occasion

Closely Knit is filled with thoughtful knitted gifts to fit all the people you love: special handknits for mothers, daughters, sisters, the men in your life, precious wee ones and treasured friends. From luxurious scarves and totally wearable sweaters to cozy socks and even a quick-to-knit heart pin, there really is something for everyone on your list in this book. And there's a great range of big and small projects, each rated with a handy time guide so you can choose what to knit based on how much time you have. If you're really pressed for time, look for the quick-fix options throughout the book that give you shortcuts for making handmade gifts in no time flat.

Inside, you'll find:

• Over 30 patterns for adults and children rated by how much time they'll take to knit
• Quick-fix options requiring minimal knitting
• Alternate ideas to help you personalize your knitted gifts
• Comprehensive glossary and reference section with all the information you need to knit every project in the book

Don't all your loved ones deserve special handmade gifts? Pick up this book today and knit the perfect present.

Book Title 3 Copyright 4 Dedication 4 Acknowledgments 5 Contents 7 Introduction 8 Time Guide 9 Mothers 11 Bird’s Nest Pincushion 12 Lacy Hanging Picture Frame 16 Mohair-Blend Square Pillow 20 Cashmere Ruffles Scarf 22 Cabled Cardigan 24 Daughters 29 Lace-Tipped Striped Scarf and Hat 30 Vintage Knee Socks 34 Cuddle Bear 38 Cap-Sleeved Eyelet Top 44 Tree of Love Wall Hanging 48 Sisters 53 Multi-Directional Scarf and Hat 54 Embroidered Flower Socks 58 Pinwheel Pillow 62 Bright Stripes Throw 66 Tiered Skirt 68 Men in Our Lives 73 Juggling Balls 74 Urban Beanie 76 One-by-One Ribbed Scarf 80 Man Socks 82 Simple Sweater 86 Rustic Sweater Vest 90 Wee Ones 95 Square-Top Hat and Mitts 96 Kangaroo Vest 100 Heart-Patch Pants 106 Ducky Cardigan 110 Patchwork Blanket 116 Friends 121 Heart Pin 122 Earflap Hat 124 Striped Mittens 128 Pocket Tote 132 Birdie Felted Patchwork Bath Mat 136 Knitting Resources 140 Quick Reference 141 Glossary 141 Resources 144 Index 145 9781600610189 Projects: bird's nest pincushion, lacy hanging picture frame, mohair-blend square pillow, cashmere ruffles scarf, cabled cardigan, lace-tipped striped scarf and hat, vintage knee socks, cuddle bear, cap-sleeved eyelet top, tree of love wall hanging, multi-directional scarf and hat, embroidered flower socks, pinwheel pillow, bright stripes throw, tiered skirt, juggling balls, urban beanie, one-by-one ribbed scarf, man socks, simple sweater, rustic sweater vest, square-top hat and mitts, kangaroo vest, heart-patch pants, ducky cardigan, patchwork blanket, heart pin, earflap hat, striped mittens, pocket tote, birdie felted patchwork bath mat "Closely Knit" takes the guesswork out of knitting for others. Each of the more than 30 patterns is tailored for a specific recipient and organized by complexity, so that readers can accurately estimate the time required to knit a gift for that special someone