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Summary: Good Book, But Watch Out
Review: I bought this book and knitted the v-neck cardigan for my baby. I hadn't knit in years, so I definitely considered myself a beginner. After reading through the book and then starting the sweater, I felt very comfortable with my knitting project. Once I started the V-neck sweater, I noticed something wrong with the pattern directions for the v-neck sweater. It didn't make sense. It called for size 6 knitting needles for the whole project (including the contrasting trim), except for on one of the front pieces (it called for size 5). You'd have to read the pattern to know what I mean. I called several knitting shops to ask them about the strange direction, and they told me it must be printed incorrectly. I ended up knitting the whole sweater in size 6 and it turned out fine. Also, I used the Debbie Bliss Double Cotton yarn like the pattern called for. When I washed the sweater the first time, the contrasting color bled a little onto the rest of the sweater. That was quite a disappointment. Bottom line...I loved the book, but be careful when reading directions, I'm not sure how accurate they are.
Rating:
Summary: Good Book, But Watch Out
Review: I bought this book and knitted the v-neck cardigan for my baby. I hadn't knit in years, so I definitely considered myself a beginner. After reading through the book and then starting the sweater, I felt very comfortable with my knitting project. Once I started the V-neck sweater, I noticed something wrong with the pattern directions for the v-neck sweater. It didn't make sense. It called for size 6 knitting needles for the whole project (including the contrasting trim), except for on one of the front pieces (it called for size 5). You'd have to read the pattern to know what I mean. I called several knitting shops to ask them about the strange direction, and they told me it must be printed incorrectly. I ended up knitting the whole sweater in size 6 and it turned out fine. Also, I used the Debbie Bliss Double Cotton yarn like the pattern called for. When I washed the sweater the first time, the contrasting color bled a little onto the rest of the sweater. That was quite a disappointment. Bottom line...I loved the book, but be careful when reading directions, I'm not sure how accurate they are.
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Summary: Fantastic teaching for beginners.
Review: I bought this book as one of several in my quest to teach myself to knit. Just looking at the pictures of the projects and their beautiful, simple colors has been very motivating. The projects progress in difficulty level (although all are easy) throughout the book. Each project has taught me a new skill with confidence. The instructions and illustrations are very clear and starting each new project is not intimidating. I love the yarns, which if used for an adult project might be a little pricey, but with smaller items it's fun to use "luxury" yarn. I would definitely recommend this book for a beginner like myself, particularly if you are using books to teach yourself.
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Summary: Fantastic book for beginners
Review: I just started the boat-neck sweater and it is turning out beautifully. The instructions and illustrations are clear and the patterns are great -- simple, modern & sweet. I highly recommend this book. You could probably substitute less expensive yarn, but even buy Bliss' is worth it - still cheaper than buying the item in a store and her yarns are beautiful and soft, especially the cashmerino aran.
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Summary: beautiful designs, not so clear instruction
Review: I love the designs and suggested colors of all the projects by Debbie Bliss. However, her instructions are not very clear for a beginner book, and I found myself consulting more advanced knitters many times for clarification. The book would be greatly improved with more pictures or diagrams of projects broken down; in other words, what each piece should look like before their sewn together. Also, there are a couple projects that involved supplies that were not listed. I found out mid-project that I needed stitch holders (first I had to find out what stitch holders were!). I had never knitted before trying the projects from this book, and would not recommend it to a first-timer like myself who is learning the basic skills. However, I love her designs and her projects are so beautiful.
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Summary: Mine worked fine . . .
Review: I'm an intermediate-level knitter and have enjoyed this book for its simple, monochromatic designs and what have been (for me, at least) clear instructions. My daughter is nearly two, and I've made for her a shawl-colored jacket, a dress, and a boat-necked sweater from this book, all of which were simple to create and which compliment her toddler cuteness with their clean lines and clear colors.My only complaint, actually, has to do with the Debbie Bliss yarns themselves. I bought a fuschia wool/cotton for one pattern, and found that it bled when I hand-washed it, which isn't something I'm accustomed to with my handknits.
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Summary: Mine worked fine . . .
Review: I'm an intermediate-level knitter and have enjoyed this book for its simple, monochromatic designs and what have been (for me, at least) clear instructions. My daughter is nearly two, and I've made for her a shawl-colored jacket, a dress, and a boat-necked sweater from this book, all of which were simple to create and which compliment her toddler cuteness with their clean lines and clear colors. My only complaint, actually, has to do with the Debbie Bliss yarns themselves. I bought a fuschia wool/cotton for one pattern, and found that it bled when I hand-washed it, which isn't something I'm accustomed to with my handknits.
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Summary: Finally no more lacy, frilly baby knits!
Review: I've gotten to that time in my life where everyone around me is having babies. I bought this book so that I could have a variety of things to choose from. I've made the boatneck sweater and the raglan cardigan with excellent results! They look very special and very professional, especially when made with the recommended yarn. Yes, it is more expensive, but in most cases you only require 3 or so skeins. So much of what is available for babies is so frilly and fussy. These patterns are much more "trendy" - like a smaller version of what an adult would wear. I made the boatneck in a lime green that looks beautiful on my brunette niece! Be careful of pattern typos, a full erratum of all Debbie Bliss's books is available on her web site.
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Summary: Satisfaction for a beginner knitter
Review: In addition to featuring some great baby projects, this book starts out with an explanation of knitting materials and a quick crash course in knitting. This is probably not the ideal way to learn knitting (try a book devoted strictly to that), but the instructions and diagrams are clear enough to get by. The main feature of the book is the patterns, of course. They include two scarves, a simple blanket, sachets, simple sweaters, a hat, cushions, booties, a dress, and little socks. The patterns are really simple and use mainly garter and stockinette stitches. There is very little color work. Depending on the project, there are items here to fit ages newborn-36 months. I think this book is perhaps too simple for even intermediate knitters, but is great for someone who learned to knit very recently and wants the satisfaction of successfully completing a cute little project.
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Summary: Congratulations, almost
Review: Well, these are not recycled designs, and the needles are larger than normal for her. But this is not a book for beginners. There are problems with clarity of instruction. And again, she's over promoting her own brand of yarn which is expensive and short on yardage.
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