Holiday Knits

8-3/4 x 8 in; 128 pp ; 40 line drawings and 30 color photographs
Paperback
Published in September, 2005
ISBN 0811847187
ISBN13 9780811847186

$19.95  

Holiday Knits -- Cozy mittens, fuzzy ornaments, supersoft sweaters, sporty scarves, and festive stockings—Holiday Knits is brimming with projects to cover everyone on the knitter's list. Yarn-shop owners Sara Lucas and Allison Isaacs know firsthand what the holiday knitter needs. Unique patterns, clear instructions, how-to illustrations, and beautiful photographs are sure to get those needles clicking. The 25 projects are organized by the length of time required to complete them (from quick and easy weekend projects to rewarding long-term luxuries) to make for stress-free holiday knitting. From stylish scarves and hats, and exciting updates on holiday favorites, to chic and contemporary wearables, and beautifully designed home accents, Holiday Knits is the knitter's answer to Santa's workshop.

Allison Isaacs is a physical therapist by training and a knitter at heart. Sara Lucas designs for the Yarn of the Month Club. The two opened ImagiKnit in San Francisco, a premier destination for yarns and patterns. Holiday Knits is their first book.

France Ruffenach is a San Francisco–based photographer. Her previous books include Knitting Pretty, The Stitch-It Kit (0-8118-4321-1), and Cozy Crochet (0-8118-4079-4).

Randy Stratton is a San Francisco–based artist.

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What To Knit For Holiday Gifts

2008-03-16 | 7:57 PM | Tara Lynchard

"Holiday Knits" is a delightfully photographed, well-organized book that will help every knitter answer the question posed to self before the holidays, "What should I knit for gifts this year?" The chapters are demarcated by the estimated length of time required to complete the projects. While there are certainly some distinct holiday-themed projects included (knitted Christmas stockings and tree ornaments), most of the projects are items that are useful and universally appealing regardless of the time of year to most of the gift recipients in knitters' lives. Among these are hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks, some baby items, a couple of garments, and even some home decor items. Knitters of many skill levels, including beginners, can find fun, engaging projects to knit in this book. This book is not an instructional book, but there is a section in the back with clear discussions of techniques used in the patterns. Conversely,it is unlikely that more advanced knitters would find patterns here that will allow them to really challenge themselves. This book is a solid, well-edited pattern book that utilizes basic, middle-of-the-road skills to execute projects that will be a hit either at your family's holiday celebration or any other occasion during the year that calls for the giving of beautiful handmade gifts.