All-New Twenty to Make: Scarves to Knit

Monica Russel is a best-selling Search Press author with over 95,000 books sold throughout the world. She runs a knitting business through her website www.theknitknacks.co.uk, and she designs all her own patterns and knitting kits, which use only natural fibres. She attends many craft and knitting fairs and has had numerous patterns featured in knitting magazines and books.Monica lives in East Sussex, UK.

This is one in a series of books of 20 To Make by Search Press. This one Scarves to Knit by well known Knitting teacher and pattern designer, Monica Russell has 20 gorgeous scarf designs which are quick to knit for beginners to more advance knitters. The textures and colours of the scarves in the patterns are fabulous from lacy delicate one colour scarves to chunky multi coloured knits. There is something for everyone and a scarf for all seasons and occasions in this book. The illustrations are good with colourful nicely styled photographs of the scarves. The pattern and instructions are clearly written and there is a chart for those that include colour work as this is easier to follow. The book is very good value at only £6.99 and has a sturdy hardcover, but is small enough to tuck into a handbag or small knitting bag for knitting on the go. Perfect to take on a holiday.

• Introduction 4Materials and tools 6Tension/gauge 8Abbreviations 9PROJECTS 10Simple 12Falling Leaves 14Cable & Garter Zigzag 18Hearts & Flowers 21Zigzag Stripes 24Ziggy 26In The Clouds 28Slip & Lace 30Flower 32Turning Row Waves 35Heather & Slipped Stitch 38Dotty 40Mohair & Silk Hues 42Fair Isle & Stripes 44Multicoloured Lace 47Farrow Rib 50Tucked Chevrons 52It’s All In The Stripe 54Sailor Stripes 56Play Textures 58