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Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

by Joelle Hoverson

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Publisher Comments:

Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, the hip knitting supply store in downtown Manhattan, has designed more than 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns, most of which can be made in less than ten hours-some in as little as two!

Known for her keen sense of color, Hoverson includes instructions for classic gifts like baby booties and bonnets, sweaters, and scarves, plus imaginative options like a cashmere tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, floor cushions, and a poncho-surely something for everyone on the gift list. And to make each present extra-special, Hoverson offers easy tips on how to incorporate knitting and other yarn embellishments into the gift wrap.

Synopsis:

The owner of Purl, Manhattan's hip knitting supply store, presents more than 30 fun, beautiful patterns for knitted gifts that can be made in less than ten hours. Includes instructions and easy tips on how to incorporate knitting and other yarn embellishments into the gift wrap. Full color.

Synopsis:

- Knitting is more popular today than it has been in decades and is being supported by extensive coverage in the mainstream press, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, People, and Martha Stewart Living magazines.
- According to the Craft Yarn Council of America, 38 million women (about one in three) know how to knit with the largest increases in the last few years seen in the under-35 category.
- Joelle Hoverson is a leader in the new generation of young, hip knitters currently fueling the knitting craze that is being celebrated by the mainstream media.
- Almost all of the projects in Last-Minute Knitted Gifts can be made in less than 10 hours.
- According to the Hobby Industry of America, sales of craft kits and supplies surged up 16-percent to a record $27 billion in the first half of 2002.

About the Author

Knitwear designer Joelle Hoverson is the owner of Purl, an upscale knitting supply store in New York City's trendy SoHo neighborhood. Since opening in 2002, Purl has been featured in Oprah Winfrey's O magazine, Lucky, and Time Out, as well as on Martha Stewart's syndicated television show. From 1996 to 2000, Hoverson worked as a senior style editor for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. She holds a master of fine arts degree from Yale University.

Anna Williams is a freelance photographer based in New York City. Her work appears frequently in Martha Stewart Living, Oprah Winfrey's O magazine, Food & Wine, Gourmet, Real Simple, In Style, Elle Decor, and other national publications.

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photogirl72, January 18, 2008 (view all comments by photogirl72)
I just love this book. Most of the patterns are super easy, hence why they are last minute. The photos are great and the instructions are simple and easy to follow. I've made a few of the items and given them as gifts, they were well received which is always nice.
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Juliette, February 10, 2007 (view all comments by Juliette)
1st printing is riddled with typos/errata. These are corrected in the 2nd and 3rd printings, but if you get stuck with a first printing, do consult the errata sheet at www.purlsoho.com
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Burnside, January 23, 2006 (view all comments by Burnside)
Beautiful photos of beautiful projects. In addition to wonderful beginner-intermediate gift projects, this handy book also features elegant gift bags and tie-ons to complete the package! Patterns are organized by time commitment to help you triage your last minute knitting...
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781584793670
Author:
Williams, Anna
Publisher:
ABRAMS
Photographer:
Williams, Anna
Location:
New York
Subject:
Knitting
Subject:
Gifts
Subject:
Needlework - Knitting
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Series Volume:
no. 322
Publication Date:
October 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
1200x1200

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