Knitorama: 25 Great & Glam Things to Knit

Tired of knitting that same old scarf, try Rachael Matthews new book, Knitorama, and bring innovative projects into your everyday life. Entertain your friends with knitted cakes; surprise them with fried-egg earmuffs; take revenge on bad TV with a woolly hand grenade; protect your speakers by knitting covers; cook with yarn vegetables; and make a glam cardigan from squares. KIP, or knitting in public, is the latest craze--armed with Knitorama and your needles you can knit unashamedly in public. Knitorama author, Rachael Matthews has spearheaded extreme knitting in the U.K. As co-founder of the Cast Off knitting club she has worked tirelessly to promote knitting as a healthy pastime, appearing on the BBC and other media. Her enthusiasm for the sport has introduced a wide cross-section of people to the craft.

Knitting is the latest craze in suburbia. Previously knitting was a hidden pastime, executed only in the privacy of one's own home. Now you can be unashamed, and knit in public places, with these new tools for survival in the rough and tumble world of suburbia. Create a bikini for your next poolside party in the neighborhood or make your living room more festive with knitted speaker covers. Other projects include potholders, flapper nightgown, and tea cosy.

Previously knitting was a hidden pastime, executed only in the privacy of one's own home. Now you can be unashamed, and knit in public places, with these new tools and innovative projects for survival in the rough and tumble world. Using Rachel Matthews? step by step instructions, create a bikini for your next poolside party in the neighborhood or make your living room more festive with knitted speaker covers. Other projects include potholders, flapper nightgown, high tea set?she is English after all--and the perfect stocking stuffer?the hand grenade for throwing at the tv when the programs are bad!