Reviews
"The answer to your stash-busting prayers.... You'll want-no, NEED-to add [this book] to your collection." -Knight Ridder/Tribune News , "Great way to sample new techniques and fibers without wasting time and cash." -- KnitSimple "Needlework heaven, indeed...Those who seek instant gratification will love this book and want to take it everywhere." -- Bangor Daily News "The cute designs are interesting, stylish, and very portable." -- Anchorage Daily News "The answer to your stash-busting prayers...You'll want--no, NEED--to add [this book] to your collection." -- Knight Ridder/Tribune News "A must for every knitter who's ever stared at her stash wondering what to do with her singles." -- Yarn Market News "Cover to cover, One Skein is love at first sight." -- Spun Magazine "I really like the innovative ideas in this book." -- Knitting News "You will be inspired by what you could do with small amounts of yarn." -- Knitty.com, "Needlework heaven, indeed...Those who seek instant gratification will love this book and want to take it everywhere." -Bangor Daily News , "Needlework heaven, indeed...Those who seek instant gratification will love this book and want to take it everywhere." -- "Bangor Daily News ", "Great way to sample new techniques and fibers without wasting time and cash." — KnitSimple "Needlework heaven, indeed...Those who seek instant gratification will love this book and want to take it everywhere." — Bangor Daily News "The cute designs are interesting, stylish, and very portable." — Anchorage Daily News "The answer to your stash-busting prayers...You'll want—no, NEED—to add [this book] to your collection." — Knight Ridder/Tribune News "A must for every knitter who's ever stared at her stash wondering what to do with her singles." — Yarn Market News "Cover to cover, One Skein is love at first sight." — Spun Magazine "I really like the innovative ideas in this book." — Knitting News "You will be inspired by what you could do with small amounts of yarn." — Knitty.com, "A must for every knitter who's ever stared at her stash wondering what to do with her singles." -Yarn Market News, "Great way to sample new techniques and fibers without wasting time and cash." - KnitSimple "Needlework heaven, indeed... Those who seek instant gratification will love this book and want to take it everywhere." - Bangor Daily News "The cute designs are interesting, stylish, and very portable." - Anchorage Daily News "The answer to your stash-busting prayers... You'll want--no, NEED--to add [this book] to your collection." - Knight Ridder/Tribune News "A must for every knitter who's ever stared at her stash wondering what to do with her singles." - Yarn Market News "Cover to cover, One Skein is love at first sight." - Spun Magazine "I really like the innovative ideas in this book." - Knitting News "You will be inspired by what you could do with small amounts of yarn." - Knitty.com, "A must for every knitter who's ever stared at her stash wondering what to do with her singles." -- "Yarn Market News"
Synopsis
One Skein features more than 30 knitting and crochet projects for beginners and experienced needleworkers., These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill, but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. The stitch patterns and clear instructions make it easy for even procrastinators and the less-than-diligent to create a ruffled cravat, a drawstring bag, a tank top, cozy scarves, arm and leg warmers, lace wristlets, fingerless gloves, a mohair pillow, and even a sweater for a baby. Several projects do not require any new yarn at all--instead projects such as the Felted Striped Tote or the Labyrinth Circle Rug are designed using up a skein's worth of leftovers from other projects. A guide to terms and techniques, a resource directory, and a bibliography are also included., These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill, but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. The stitch patterns and clear instructions make it easy for even procrastinators and the less-than-diligent to create a ruffled cravat, a drawstring bag, a tank top, cozy scarves, arm and leg warmers, lace wristlets, fingerless gloves, a mohair pillow, and even a sweater for a baby. Several projects do not require any new yarn at all-- instead projects such as the Felted Striped Tote or the Labyrinth Circle Rug are designed using up a skein's worth of leftovers from other projects. A guide to terms and techniques, a resource directory, and a bibliography are also included., Everyone has the time to spend on projects requiring only one skein . . . so don't miss out on the fun!One Skein features more than 30 knitting and crochet projects that range in size, time commitment, and experience level, providing both beginning and experienced knitters a variety of projects from which to choose.These felted bowls are ideal for organizing buttons, beads, yarn, keys, or other small objects that need a special place.The stitch patterns and instructions are easy to follow and quick to use. Readers will enjoy creating a felted purse, a drawstring bag, crocheted accessory bags, cozy scarves, a pretty tank top, arm and leg warmers, cable footies, lace wristlets, fingerless gloves, pillows, bibs, felted bowls, a baby sweater, a soft and absorbent crocheted bath mat and accessories - and so much more, each from a single skein of yarn!In One Skein, author Leigh Radford smartly includes several projects specially designed to make use of whatever you've got left over from other projects - one of the nicest designs we've ever seen is for a quick-to-make, colorful, and long-lasting rug.Dig out your stash and dash to your yarn store you won't want to wait to begin these artful projects!, These knitted and crocheted fashion accessories and decorative accents for the home vary in their required levels of skill, but all can be completed quickly and require only one skein of yarn. Several are designed using up a skein's worth of leftovers from other projects.
