The weather outside is frightful, but the knitting's so delightful - so grab your yarn and needles and curl up with the third annual issue of Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts. From one-afternoon wonders to intricate treasures, there's something to knit or craft for family and friends, other knitters, and even yourself. Learn easy techniques to dress up simple knitting, make luxury yarns go far, and get ideas for quick craft projects to share. And participate in our first-ever Count the Sheep Contest, featuring guest illustrator Franklin Habit, and win great prizes! Happy Holidays!
Features
- Yarn Review: Cashmere and Silk (Clara Parkes)- Luxury yarns for special gifts
- Real Knitters: Kimberly Chapman (Bethany Lyttle)- Knitted toys, from DNA to pi
- Knitspirations- Fibery goodness for gift giving and more
- Beyond the Basics: Embroidering on Handknits (Pam Allen)- Add hand-embroidered accents to your handknitted fabrics
Projects
- Book Excerpt: Slippers from Knit to be Square (Vivian Høxbro)
- Berry Bobble Hat (Cathy Carron)
- Hourglass Eyelet Scarf (Chrissy Gardiner)
- Arrowhead Arm Warmers (Véronik Avery)
- Margaret Necklets (Mary Gonyea)
- Frost Flowers Stole (Charlene Schurch)
- Helix Gauntlets (Caroline Bautista)
- River and Woods Afghan (Hana Jason)
- Brick-Stitched Tea Cozy (Sandi Rosener)
- Delft Pillow (Eunny Jang)
- Sheer Bathroom Set (Annie Modesitt)
- Alpine Embroidered Mitts (Pam Allen)
- Spice and Berry Lantern Bag (Sharon O'Brien)
- Weldon's Pitcher Bag (Sharon O'Brien)
- Candy Apple Cardigan (Connie Chang Chinchio)
- Labyrinth Carpetbag (Sara Lucas)
- Ribby Slipper Socks (Cathy Carron)
- Diamonds in Relief (Deborah Newton)
- Aran Isle Slippers (Jennifer Lang)
- Flying Trapeze Socks (Christy Gardiner)
- Shadowy Vest (Marilyn Murphy)
- Staffing Project: A Little Something Special