Knits from the Heart: Quick Projects for Generous Giving

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Summary: Not for Beginners
Review: I haven't knitted since I was a child in the 1960s. With the arrival of my first grandchild, Iwanted to try my hand again. While the projects in this book are attractive, I take issue with some of the instructions. For example, making some of the hats requires use of double pointed needles and circular needles. Since I had not made any projects requiring these needles, it would ahve been useful to have illustrations and instructions on the use of these tools. I had to go to the internet to get this. I think that the author either took too much for granted or the book is targeted to a more advanced knitter.

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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: I was hesitant about buying this book at first. I wasn't sure there would be any projects that I would enjoy, and so I put off purchasing it. I'm glad I finally got it! It's absolutely fabulous, filled with easy projects that are quick and attractive. I also liked that there are various charities listed that accept knitted items as donations. I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: Wonderful book!
Review: I was hesitant about buying this book at first. I wasn't sure there would be any projects that I would enjoy, and so I put off purchasing it. I'm glad I finally got it! It's absolutely fabulous, filled with easy projects that are quick and attractive. I also liked that there are various charities listed that accept knitted items as donations. I highly recommend this book!

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Summary: Easy to follow, great pics!
Review: I'm a beginning knitter, and usually have trouble following a written instruction method - but Kristin write her book in a style that made it easy to follow, with basic explanations for each term used.

I loved the bright colorful photos in the book, and thought that the array of patterns covered a lot of very useful ground!

I especially liked the premise of the book, that the projects make great gifts (they do!) and that they're quick.

Great job Kristin!

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Summary: Beautiful and Fun Projects
Review: What could be a better combination than knitting and giving? If you have ever felt a little guilty for snuggling up for an extra hour or two with some yarn that you just had to have, now you can knit with conscience. The projects are cute, quick and fun to knit. The directions are clear. It's perfect for charity knitting (It even tells you which charities would like your gifts.) and children, teens and pets especially appreciate the projects.