Synopses & Reviews
Nothing warms the heart more than a handmade gift. The thoughtful consideration and time poured into a hand knit is guaranteed to make the recipient feel cherished.
Knits to Give is a collection of 30 gift ideas from top knitwear designer Debbie Bliss.
Divided into five sections—For Her, For Him, For Baby, For Kids, and For the Home—Knits to Give contains the solution to numerous tricky gift-giving problems. Each project is designed to give maximum enjoyment with minimum fuss; some are quick, entry-level projects that suit the beginner knitter, yet still result in an individual and enticing personal gift. It will be difficult to decide where to start with this array of charming projects: An elegant beaded clutch bag or lacy stole for her, a stylish iPad™ cover or seed-stitch tie for him, the ultra-cute bunny booties or sun hat for Baby, a ladybug backpack or lion cub scarf for the fun-loving kid, or the heart motif cushion or colorful table placemats for the home? Debbie Bliss has taken hand-crafted gifts to a whole new level in Knits to Give; every one is a joy to make, give, and receive.
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"Presenting 24 patterns, Bliss offers some usual suspectsbut knits up some surprises too. Stash this tome for your next baby boom." Vogue Knitting on Essential Baby
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"The 20 projects in this book include not only the title items, but sweaters, a floor cushion, and toys, all appealingly photographed. A knitting-basics section, combined with the elegant simplicity of the majority of the projects, makes this an ideal book for new knitters as well as a quick-gift reference for everyone." Creative Knitting on Booties Blankets and Bears
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"In typical Bliss fashion, you'll find nothing twee here, only clean, beautiful, covetable heirlooms." Vogue Knitting on Booties Blankets and Bears
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"Knitting designer Bliss continues her line of two-dozen-plus knitting pattern books with one focusing on smallish projects that can be given as gifts. The bunny baby booties are cute enough to hop off the page on their own." Publishers Weekly (October 3, 2011)
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"The Concept: Knit unto others (what you would knit for yourself). Math Check: Thirty gifts for him, for her, for house, for hound—and, as you'd expect from Bliss, for babies and kids, too." —knitsimple magazine (October 2011)
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"One of knitting's star players, Bliss is the author of many knitting guides and she never disappoints when it comes to style. Unlike some knitting books where you might find one project you like, this one has many." —Booklist (December 2011)
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One of knittings star players, [Debbie] Bliss is the author of many knitting guides and she never disappoints when it comes to style. Unlike some knitting books where you might find one project you like, this one has many.”
Booklist"The Concept: Knit unto others (what you would knit for yourself). Math Check: Thirty gifts for him, for her, for house, for houndand, as you'd expect from Bliss, for babies and kids, too."knitsimple
"Knitting designer Bliss continues her line of two-dozen-plus knitting pattern books with one focusing on smallish projects that can be given as gifts. The bunny baby booties are cute enough to hop off the page on their own."Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Knitters looking for quick, hand-knitted gifts for a variety of occasions will find delightful solutions in this project book from a world-renowned knitwear designer. Designed for both beginning and expert knitters, the gift ideas included within use small amounts of materials and offer fantastic ideas for every tricky gift-giving situation. From heart-shaped pillows made to celebrate Valentines Day with a loved one to an iPod cover made to congratulate a good report card, this guide provides knitters with charming ideas for creating thoughtful, handmade gifts that are guaranteed to make recipients feel cherished.
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"Originally published in the United Kingdo[m] in 2011 by Quadrille Publishing Ltd, London"--Colophon.
Synopsis
Knits to Give is a collection of 30 gift ideas divided into five sectionsFor Her, For Him, For Baby, For Kids, and For the Home. It will be difficult to decide where to start with this array of charming projects. Whether an elegant beaded clutch bag or lacy stole for her, a stylish iPad™ cover or seed-stitch tie for him, the ultra-cute bunny booties or sun hat for baby, a ladybug backpack or lion cub scarf for the fun-loving kid, or colorful table placemats for the home, every one is a joy to make, give, and receive.
About the Author
Debbie Bliss is one of the foremost designers of hand knits. She is the author of numerous books, including Classic Knits for Kids, Debbie Bliss Home, Debbie Bliss Tips for Knitters, Essential Baby, Essential Knits for Kids, The Knitters Year, and Simply Baby, as well as the producer of the recently released Debbie Bliss Knitting magazine.