Funky knits: Knitting know-how for hip young things

Author:  Carol Meldrum & Julie Marchington

Interest Level:  Ages 9 and up

Summary:

This book has more than 30 patterns for knitter to learn how to knit easy, simple, everyday things like sweaters, key chains, scarves, and hats.  There is an introduction chapter that teaches beginners the basic knitting patterns and techniques. The book also has different themed sections to take handcrafters from an “Urban Playground” to “Home Comforts”.  A variety of yarns are used, fueling mix-and-match creativity, and there is even a market tote to knit from old plastic grocery bags. Always unpredictable and never square, the new projects in this book will help knitters to get creative in their projects.

Reviews:

I love this book because it has so many new patterns for me as an experienced knitter.  Beginners can also benefit from the introductory chapter as well and it is so simple and easy to understand their instruction and so on.  This book has pictures and show different types of yarn to choose from.  I think tweens and teens should learn how to knit and will benefit a lot from this book because it shows how to knit a lot of day-to-day things like cell phone covers, tote, pillow and blankets.  They can save money by knitting these accessories for themselves or give it away as gifts to their families and friend.   

CNA Magazine

"A perfect addition to a knitting circle-with plenty of items for male knitters, too!"

Spindlicity.com

"Successfully introduces to the adventurous newbie the wide variety that makes up the knitting world from simple stockinette to intarsia."

Knitter's Magazine

"If you are looking for unusual, 'look-at-me' hats, Vicki Square has just the design for you."

BellaOnline

"The knitting instructions and how-to lessons are very well written and easy to understand."