Great Little Gifts to Knit: 30 Quick and Colorful Patterns

Today's knitters are avid—and busy. Although they love to knit for friends and family, and enjoy trying out new patterns and stitch techniques, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to complete their projects. Great Little Gifts to Knit solves this problem. Jean Moss, author of Sweet Shawlettes, has designed 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns that incorporate traditional knitting techniques from all over the world: from Fair Isle and Aran knits to Peruvian intarsia patterns and Japanese shadow knitting techniques. Beautiful, clever, and, most of all, quick to knit, these projects offer knitters a chance to learn and experiment with new techniques—all in projects that can be made in less than a weekend.

Jean Moss is one of Britains leading designers, and her distinctive couture knits are known worldwide. She is the author of Sweet Shawlettes and has been creating her own collections of handknits for more than 25 years. Shes designed for Rowan Yarns and many international fashion houses including Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley, and Benetton. She lives in York, England and hosts knitters tours in the UK and throughout Europe.

Forward by Kate Buller, Brand Manager of Rowan yarns

 

Introduction      

Chapter 1: Baby

Cuddle Cocoon

Shower Set      

Baby Love Blanket       

Whoopla Beanbags      

Jubilee Jacket  

 

Chapter 2: Hers

Fiesta Shrug and Fingerless Gloves      

Jive Legwarmers          

Glow Wristlet    

Frou-Frou Fingerless Gloves     

Amulet Purse   

Deco Backpack           

Will o the Wisp Shawlette         

Galaxy Beret    

Kittens Paw Stole        

Odalisque Turban and Hat         

Zebra Mittens   

 

Chapter 3:  His

Hugs Socks     

Masham Scarf  

Galway Beanie and Headwrap   

Tutti Frutti Smart Phone Sleeve 

Hendrix Guitar Strap and Belt    

 

Chapter 4: Home

Checkers Cushion and Seat Cover        

Flavor Place Mat and Napkin Ring         

Wensleydale Teacozy   

 

McDougal Dog Jacket              

Welcome Door Hanging

Appendices

Techniques and Stitches           

Yarn Information           

Buttons and Trimmings 

Knitting Abbreviations  

Needle and Hook Sizing           

Index   

About the Author