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Knitty Gritty Knits (DIY): 25 Fun & Fabulous Projects (DIY Network)

Knitty Gritty Knits (DIY): 25 Fun & Fabulous Projects (DIY Network)
By Vickie Howell

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In this stylish new collection, based on DIY Network’s popular TV show, Knitty Gritty, Vickie Howell gives knitters something fresh and exciting to sink their needles into, with great techniques and cool projects for all levels.Well-known personalities, including Melissa Leapman, Melanie Falick, and Iris Schreier, offer their creative input with a variety of hip designs: red-hot ponchos, trendy shrugs, an eyelet-stitch skirt, funky leg warmers, a chenille tank top for teens, and even an iPod case and a wire bracelet. These famous guests also share their secrets for doing reversible knitting, working with color, using novelty yarns, and much more. All techniques are demonstrated with numerous photographs and colorful illustrations.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #741543 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-01-28
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages

Customer Reviews

Useful Basic Knitting Book With Funky Adaptations4
I must confess that I am a "Knitty Gritty" show addict. Although at first glance I wondered about the patterns in this book (if you regularly watch the show you have seen these items made), upon further review I realized that there are many more detailed photos and tips that accompany each pattern than is available on the show's website. If you are looking for a good knitting book for someone who is either a newer knitter or a fan of the show then I highly recommend it. There are many different items and techniques presented in this book and the patterns are from a number of well-known knitting designers who have been on the show.

weird knitting projects3
I enjoy this show from time to time so when I saw the book naturally I was interested. Well, the projects are just too 'out there' for me. The show has contemporary projects but does have practical ideas too. Not in this book! If you like far-fetched projects like a knitting a fuzzy computer cover then you'll enjoy this book.

Okay, But Room for Improvement4
I watch the show all of the time and thought that this book would be a good companion to the series. It does have better photos than the DIY website, but not all of the projects are shown. You still have to reference the website if you want to see all of the projects.

I would have loved to have seen an index of all of the shows with episode references to the projects listed.

The book is written is such a way that you could certainly enjoy it without having seen the show at all.

There are no additional or bonus projects, only a selection from the show. The designs are young and funky which you should expect looking at the host of the show. Vicki is hip, young and has a punk flair.
Even though the projects are not conventional, they are very creative and inspiring. If you're creative, you can use the techniques to design your own pieces, or add interest to classic knitting patterns.