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Summary: i'm going to make everything in this book!
Review: ... well, most!
many of the patterns in this book are worsted weight (such as the seed stitch cardigan on the front) but many are "bulky" - 2.5-3.5 stitches per inch. normally, "quick knit" translates into "crappy" but not with Minnies - all of the designs are realtively simple yet adorable and often innovative.
nowhere does Ms. Eaton bore the reader with assertions to use "machine washable acrylic blends" as do most books for baby knitting. instead she urges knitters to use novelty, exciting and luxury fiber yarns! think Colinette, Berroco etc. these are our BABIES for heavens sake! they should have the best - even if it does have to be handwashed ;^)the Genghis Baby hat (3.5 stitches per inch) is irresisitible, and if you make one for your baby or toddler i promise s/he'll be the only one on the playground with this adorable hat! any Minnowknits book is a must -have on a knitter's shelf, but this is my favorite.
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Summary: Well, I liked it!
Review: Cabled overalls, bulky vest, kimono, etc. Very cute and quick. No size 3 needles here! One of the top 3 for the 0-3 set I've seen yet! Quick and understandable for the beginner and a new perspective for experienced knitters to keep interested. A good one to keep around.
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Summary: Another Classic!!
Review: I think I actually like this the best of Jil Eaton's 4 books.
The christening dress is someting I would actually make for my child or a relatives. I LOVE the feltie feet pattern, which are red booties with a black and white checkered tie. I also like the cable-alls and the angora jumpsuit with matching hat. They
all seem to be quick knits, which is also a plus. Happy Knitting,
Nanette of Fruitland, ID
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Summary: Nothing too inspiring
Review: I was disappointed with this purchase. The cover is so cute, but the only design that is really interesting is the pink and green hat with the pom poms. That just isn't enough to warrant buying the whole book.
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Summary: Terrific collection of quick-knits for kids
Review: Jil Eaton's latest collection of patterns for babies and toddlers, Minnies, is outstanding. The collection contains Eaton's hallmarks -- fun & funky styling, relatively simple techniques, bright colors, high-quality yarns -- in a variety of patterns, including sweaters, hats, a christening gown, sundress, one-piece romper and more. Great photos of real kids wearing the finished items are supplemented by clear shots of just the garment lying flat AND by schematic diagrams with detailed measurements (both important to a serious knitter). I've zipped through three of the patterns already, and they are indeed quick to knit while yielding quite professional results. I like the fact that Eaton uses a wide variety of yarns and gauges, and that virtually all of the patterns can be completed in a short period of time (before your child grows out of the size!). I especially appreciate that Eaton's patterns manage to maintain an original and fresh feel, avoiding that recycle-too-many-old-patterns trap that some designers fall into by their third or fourth book. Now that my son is getting too big for the toddler sizes, I can only hope that more patterns for bigger kids on are the way....
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Summary: Nothing too inspiring
Review: The patterns are cute and all, but the largest size is for 3 year-olds and most patterns only go up to 24 months. So if you are looking for patterns for children (who will soon grow out of their toddler stage), this is not the book for you. Sure you can resize, but other of Jil Eaton's books (Such as Big Fish Little Fish or the first two MinnowKnits books) have larger sizes, so why go through the trouble?
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Summary: nEEDED: ONE GOOD PROOFREADER
Review: While reviewing the reviews for this book from others who have purchased it, I was amazed to see that no one remarked on the very obvious mistakes. Being a novice knitter, after completing 2 of the items in the book, I found that to avoid having these mistakes jump out at me while in the process of knitting the item, it would be better if I went over the instructions beforehand. I found so many mistakes, obvious mistakes, like not knowing that a garter stitch is a "knit every row". It was beginning to seem like a nightmare. You purchase all the equipment and then have to pray that the other instructions are correct. This book needs a good proofreader.
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Summary: nEEDED: ONE GOOD PROOFREADER
Review: While reviewing the reviews for this book from others who have purchased it, I was amazed to see that no one remarked on the very obvious mistakes. Being a novice knitter, after completing 2 of the items in the book, I found that to avoid having these mistakes jump out at me while in the process of knitting the item, it would be better if I went over the instructions beforehand. I found so many mistakes, obvious mistakes, like not knowing that a garter stitch is a "knit every row". It was beginning to seem like a nightmare. You purchase all the equipment and then have to pray that the other instructions are correct. This book needs a good proofreader.
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