Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts

Issue 25 Ann Budd asked a range of top designers what knitted gifts they'd most like to give - or receive - and compiled the results in this compelling project book. There are nearly 40 ideas for any-occasion gifts, from speedy bookmarks and coffee-cup cosies to more involved projects such as an heirloom baby blanket. There are great gift suggestions for babies, children, men and women, from accessories and toys to small garments. Clever twists on time-honoured designs (such as gloves with thumb flaps for dedicated text-messagers) make these patterns special. * The Knitter * Jan 2010 Most knitters use their hobby to create gifts for others, and if you're looking for some new ideas to try, this is a great collection for you. Knitted Gifts offers over 30 contemporary project ideas for different occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, new babies and Christmas. Gifts include bags, socks, oven mitts, napkin rings, baby blocks, a catnip mouse, ballet shoes and more. When writing this book, Ann Budd asked knitters to come up with unusual and inspired projects that they would like to give, and this is a collection of the best ideas. But that doesn't mean that you have to hand all of your knitting over once it's finished... perhaps you deserve a nice knitted gift yourself. * Knit Today *

Ann Budd is a best-selling author of many books includign The Knitter's Handy Book series, Getting Started Knitting Socks, Sock Knitting Masterclass, as well as co-author f a variety of books in the Style series. She teaches workshops throughout North America and beyond.

Introduction The Gift of Giving Herringbone Scarf-Gregory Courtney Folded Tweed Bag-Kathy Merrick Hourglass Rib Socks-Chrissy Gardiner Fair Isle Pillow-Kristin Nicholas Curry & Spice Hat & Scarf-Kathy Zimmerman Quick Coasters-Ann Budd Hobby Horse-Ann Budd Learn-to Dishrag-Therese Inverso Transitions Hat & Scarf-Ruthie Nussbaum Felted Oven Mitts-Therese Inverso Wool Lint Juggling Balls-Therese Inverso Gentleman's Scarf-Veronik Avery Fresco Leg Warmers-Pam Allen Texter Gloves-Kim Hamlin Candle Cozy-Ann Budd Motor Baby Bunting-Kathy Ticho Knitter's Duo-Mags Kandis Neck Warmer Hat-Elissa Sugishita Coffee Clutch-Ann Budd Felted Catnip Mouse-Therese Inverso Evening Lace-Cecily Glowik MacDonald Bobble Bookmarks-Ann Budd Winter Sky Hat & Mittens-Judith L. Swartz Sugar & Spice Blanket-Jolene Treace Ulla's Scarf-Nancy Bush Shaadi Mitts-Jaya Srikrishnan Ruffled Bottle Sleeve-Ann Budd His & Her Socks-Ann Budd Ballet Flats-Marta McCall Animal Crackers-Jolene Treace Fuzzy Slipper Socks-Ann Budd Alphabet Blocks-Kim Hamlin Headband-Ann Budd Fair Isle Napkin Rings-Therese Inverso Felted Mohair Scarves-Mags Kandis Felted Hot Pads-Therese Inverso Cable & Twist Pillow-Vicki Square Abbreviations Glossary Sources for Yarns Contributors Index