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In 2006, Judith Durant delighted knitters everywhere with her collection One-Skein Wonders: 101 Yarn Shop Favorites. At last, knitters had a rich array of fun, festive patterns for all those yarn "orphans"— single skeins purchased on impulse or left over from long-finished projects.
With knitters clamoring for even more of these imaginative patterns, Durant has tapped into a wide circle of knitwear designers across the country to compile a totally fresh collection of enchanting projects. Once again, the excitement of small-scale possibility will attract knitters of all skill levels. Like its predecessor, 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders offers patterns for small projects that can be completed with a single skein of yarn. These designer projects range from the adorable to the elegant. The book includes plenty of patterns for those never-can-have-enough items: hats, scarves, bags, and shawls. It also highlights the unexpected: a useful knitted notebook cover, a fun-to-wear mitered square belt with beads, and an elegant ring bearer pillow. There's something for everyone here — from the novice knitter to the experienced yarn artisan. With patterns arranged by yarn weight, knitters will easily find broad ranges of possibilities for their particular single skeins. A full-color gallery features detailed photographs of all 101 projects, allowing knitters to browse through all the patterns quickly to find the perfect match for each skein. The patterns in 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders are practical and fun. They're ideal weekend projects, perfect to give as gifts or wear and enjoy. Because they're small enough to fit in a tote bag, they're great to take on the run. Best of all, they offer simple solutions for that stash of single skeins every knitter has tucked away. Whether the yarn was picked up on impulse — because it was on sale, or just too beautiful to resist — or left over from a project completed long ago, every skein of yarn cries out to be used. 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders offers the ultimate solution for converting those lonely skeins into knitted wonders. |
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| 09-24-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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A quick and easy transaction. The product arrived as described. Would certainly deal with this seller again.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-10-04 01:12:40 EST)
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| 08-13-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book exceeded my expectations. It has a really broad range of patterns and I love the way they are grouped by yarn weight. If you're holding a skein of yarn, wondering what you can knit with it, just go to that weight's section and find something suitable.
Notable find inside: a really cute baby dress knit from one skein of sock yarn. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-24 01:16:44 EST)
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| 08-07-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I love this book! It is one of the few knitting books I own, I am super picky about what I add to my collection. I have made several of the patterns in the book and am planning to make more. The only downside to this book is that there are a lot of errors in it. Make sure you go to the publisher's website before making any of the patterns so you can have the corrected instructions.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-14 01:10:09 EST)
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| 07-18-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Love the book! A lots of fun and interesting designs. Beautiful lacy patterns and convinient layout. Have a few on my list to knit next :)
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-07 01:09:49 EST)
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| 07-14-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have both One Skein Wonders books, love both of them for small, elegant projects (this one is a bit more sophisticated) that make wonderful gifts and give us maniac crafters something to do when more challenging knitting or crochet projects seem a little too much for the moment. It's also a terrific way to test a new yarn for its drape and feel -- oh yes -- and a great way to splurge on a single ball of luxury yarn when a sweater's worth just isn't in the budget. A great favorite of mine...
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-18 12:03:46 EST)
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| 06-17-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I refer to this book often to get ideas on how i can use up my stash.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-14 01:11:27 EST)
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| 06-02-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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This is another excellent resource for small knitting projects that use up leftovers. I like it better than the first book and the fact that the projects are organized by weight of yarn. There are some charts but mainly all the patterns are written out. "About the designers" in back of book is interesting reading also. Good purchase for any knitter. I found only one crochet pattern and suggest next to the publisher to come up with an all crochet collection.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-18 01:02:33 EST)
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| 05-28-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book is loaded with great and practical ideas - new and fresh! Not the same old, same old. I want to knit them all!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-04 01:06:56 EST)
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| 05-14-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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My one "beef" with this product was the lay out of the pictures in orientation to the actual patterns. I prefer to glance over at what I'm supposed to be making,and with this book the pictures are in an entirely different section. Not helpful for us visual knitters who wonder "does this look like it's supposed to be looking?"
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-28 01:08:25 EST)
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| 05-05-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I had considered buying both One Skein books for quite a long time. I figured that they had been very high up in the knitting book sales for a very long time, they had great reviews, and I thought that would mean something. The very first pattern that I tried (the eyelet shrug) had errors. I went to the Storey website for the errata and ended up printing out forty seven pages of errata for both books. Then, the corrections weren't even complete for the pattern that I was working on. Wow. On the flip side, I have done enough knitting to work out the errors, sometimes before they even occur. My shrug turned out terrific, and I think that I will be making quite a few more of the patterns in this book. I take apart sweaters from the thrift store for the wool, and this will be a good resource for me. Just be aware of the multitude of errors, be prepared to work around them, make notes about them, and be prepared to use these patterns again and again.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-15 01:06:50 EST)
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| 03-10-08 | 5 | 2\2 |
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I've already made four pairs of the Elegant and Easy Cable Mittens. They are quite easy (these were the first gloves/mittens I ever attempted to make and I had no problems). Two were for me, two have been for gifts. I also made the hat and mitten Christmas tree ornaments and the Cross Stitch Scarf.
The instructions are good with one noted exception (and there may be an errata on-line by now). The pattern for the Elegant and Easy Cable Mittens omits the instruction to place a second marker when you start working the thumb gusset. I figured it out quickly on the first shot (before I even got past the point where the instruction should have been) so it's not a big deal, it's just something to be aware of (as it refers to the second marker later in the pattern.) There are about 98 other patterns in this book that I want to do. It's probably my current favorite knitting book. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-12 01:06:53 EST)
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| 03-03-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have all ready made a few of the projects and look forward to making many more soon. This book is easy to read and the patterns are great for beginners and quick and easy gifts for more experienced knitters. There are so many different patterns to choose from that you will have a hard time picking out the first one to knit. A variety of patterns, scarves, hats, children, adults, purses and more. Enjoy this book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-11 13:44:50 EST)
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| 02-29-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I am enjoying the book. It is a great way to use up all those left over skeins. So far I have made the shrug-- 2 of them in fact. They knit up very quickly. I have made the slippers-- okay but not my favorite. I am currently making the blanket buddy-- how cute. I still have plenty of left overs to keep knitting so I intend to make many, many more objects. Mostly they are quick so for anyone who wants quick gratification these are wonderful. The directions are clear and all the abbreviations are close at hand-- in the same pattern area-- so for those who can't remember one or if it is new you don't have to search all over for the abbreviation. I would recommend the book highly.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-04 15:22:57 EST)
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| 02-20-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I have both of her One Skein books and this one is even better than the first. So many beautiful things to make. WOW...I'm very impressed with it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-01 08:41:47 EST)
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| 02-13-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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The first One Skein book was not very realistic having fashions that were too basic. So, when I saw this one I was pleasantly surprised! The fashions were.... well.... fashionable, cute and fresh. The test for me was in the estimate of the one skein theory. The items I chose so far really do use the amount of yarn stated. The directions were clear and easy to follow. The only thing missing was a schematic of the sweaters. It makes it so much nicer to know what the writer envisions so if necessary you can make adjustments. That is my reason for only 4 out of 5 stars. You will find so many good ideas for quick cute projects in this book it is truely a bargin.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-21 18:50:11 EST)
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| 02-05-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Great book when you are looking for a project using just a little yarn. Wonderful way to make use of those odds and end skeins.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-13 16:28:02 EST)
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| 01-10-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Over a hundred patterns for producing projects from a single skein of yarn provides fun projects for everything from hats and scarves to chokers, mittens, and sachets. No color photos, but each project comes with not only step-by-step instruction but colored boxes of detail and information on supplies and techniques, making 101 DESIGNER ONE-SKEIN WONDERS a top pick for any knitter and any collection catering to them.
Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-06 16:00:54 EST)
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| 01-04-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Loved this book! Great bargin. Lots of fun designs. One of my favorite knitting books that I own.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-10 18:48:57 EST)
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| 12-23-07 | 4 | 1\1 |
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This is a great book....
I only wish the patterns were with the pictures. It would make it easier to decide which pattern to knit, however, this is only a slight problem. The pattern variety is excellent. There is something for every knitter....Sharon (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-05 12:34:30 EST)
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| 12-13-07 | 3 | 1\1 |
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Lovely book, patterns are nice and easy. Only one critic: "one skein" projects aren't exactly made with single skeins, most of them use huge skeins and sometimes cones.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-23 05:12:01 EST)
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| 12-01-07 | 5 | 10\11 |
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My shelf of small-project books gets a lot of action, but who can resist a new knitting book? I leafed through a friend's copy of 101 Designer One-Skein Wonders and decided I had to have my own copy.
All the projects are displayed in color photos at the front of the book rather than with the patterns, a feast for the eyes and the imagination; I like browsing the projects all together. This is a familiar look from Storey Publishing and it helps to keep the price very reasonable. The patterns are laid out clearly and with a lot of detail, possibly more detail than an experienced knitter wants but excellent for the less experienced. Nowadays, however, most knitters prefer to see charted patterns and it would be great to see charts in future One-Skein Wonders editions. Yarns are specified but it will be easy enough to find projects for my precious skeins. Given that you can only do so much with a single skein, there is a surprising variety here. I have several projects tagged for my "take-along knitting." A few that caught my eye are the alpaca hand warmers, a mini-purse, the lace beanie, and Kat's Hat. I'm not sure which baby sweater to knit first, Blue Wave or Feather and Fan. There's a very pretty Three Season Lace Vest that looks wonderful. As for Elizabeth's Perfect Hat, what's more beautiful than Noro Silk Garden? but it would be great in other variegated worsteds as well. I'm delighted with this book and look forward to reducing my stash. Or ... maybe ... some yarn shopping? (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-20 14:01:20 EST)
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| 11-25-07 | 5 | 3\4 |
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I waited and waited for this one, having love, love, loved the original. These are by far the best books to wind down your stash. I highly recommend this one for those individuals who just can't resist treating themselves to a single skein at their LYS.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-01 17:01:45 EST)
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| 10-30-07 | 5 | 19\19 |
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I have the original One Skein book and love the projects that are in it, so I was excited when the new one came out. I was not disappointed. There are many cute projects here, many that even a beginner(I would consider myself an advanced beginner) could do. I have never made a sweater yet, but I know I could knit 3 of the 4 baby sweaters. There are many cute socks, hats and scarves too. I've already picked out 23 patterns that I would like to make some time. That's not bad when most knitting books seem to have 2-3 patterns that I would really want to make.
While there are patterns for many different weights of yarn, the largest chapter is the worsted weight chapter. Some of my favorite patterns (and to give you an idea of what's in the book) are: magic loop minis(mini mittens, sweater, and hat), wave jumper, sock-it-to-me scarf, garter stitch loop-through scarf, pink tweed for baby(sweater), baby squash hat, child's hat with pompom, boy-oh-boy(sweater), not-your-average washcloths, new directions hat, baby basket hat, fishbowl baby hat, elizabeth's perfect hat, spiral hat, kat's hat, taos slippers, blanket buddy, waterfall scarf, cross-stitch scarf, infant's roll neck pullover, and zane's coming home sweater. I think most knitters will find many patterns in this book that they would like to knit. A great addition to your knitting library. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-26 21:04:27 EST)
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| 10-18-07 | 4 | 4\4 |
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This book has a number of useful designs. There are a lot of good looking hats and designs for scarfs, shawls, a shrug and lots of baby items. Although specific yarns are called for each project is categorized by yarn weight, for easy substitution. Some of the photos could be better. A shawl, a dogwood design, might be nice but you really can't see the pattern very well. The part in focus is all gathered together and the rest is out of focus. A major flaw is the lack of charts. You would think that an Interweave editor would have the sense to chart patterns but she didn't. The patterns are all written out in text. All in all a useful book that will be helpful during the upcoming holiday season. There are a few crochet patterns.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-31 11:46:52 EST)
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