Thursday, December 4, 2008

Knit Christmas Stockings! 19 Patterns for Stockings and Ornaments

Inside...
Gwen Steege edited Knit Christmas Stockings! and compiles a jolly variety of holiday cheer complete with color chart instructions, felting information and guides for beginning knitters. All instruction sheets are very easy to read, laid out in a format that is clearer than many patterns with tiny font. Large photos and colored-in charts are also a big help to new color-work knitters.

The Yarn...
Samples:
Mix-and-Match Socks pg 60 (Worsted Weight version)
Yarn - Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Superwash, 100% wool, worsted weight, 3 1/2 oz (100g)/200yd (183 m) skeins
Gauge - 20 stitches = 4 inches (10cm) on US #8 (5mm) needles in stockinette stitch

Star Brocade pg 78
Yarn - Plymouth Galway, 100% wool, worsted weight, 3.5 oz (100g) 210 yd (192 m) skeins
Gauge - 20 stitches = 4 inches (10cm) on US #6 (4.0mm) needles in stockinette stitch

The Book...
CONTENTS: Stockings Up! -- Winter Wonderland -- Rustic Lodge -- Christmas Sampler -- Furry Felts -- Pampered Pets Mix-and-Match Socks -- Jester's Bells -- Star Brocade - Snazzy Argyles -- Gifted Stocking -- Victorian Flowers -- Mini-Socks -- A Heart, a Star a Tree -- Mni Felted Mitts and Socks -- Ski Sweater Ornaments -- Contributing Designers -- Index

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