Family Circle: Easy Afghans: 50 Knit and Crochet Projects

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Summary: tip for owners of this book
Review: I haven't read it, but I've seen it and it looks like a good book. I'm writing this review to pass on this info to anyone who might be able to use it. The following is something I picked up from someone else:

Liked the variety of selections in this book. Can't give it an outstanding because my copy has at least one erratum. After an email to Family Circle I received this correction for page 30 "Portable Throw [for] beginner knitters". 3/4 of the way down the left hand column and under "Stitches -- Chevron and Feather" you will find ROW 1 of the Pattern. It reads:"Row 1(RS)*K1,yo, W"<====this "W" should be replaced by "k4" and then continue on. In my opinion this pattern is better for intermediate knitters, it contains 'lace' stitches. However, if you can master yo's (yarn over's) and K2tog's (knit two together's) you can knit this lovely afghan very quickly. Also wrong: crochet afghans (2nd half of bk)are listed for "knitters" levels.

Rating:
Summary: tip for owners of this book
Review: I haven't read it, but I've seen it and it looks like a good book. I'm writing this review to pass on this info to anyone who might be able to use it. The following is something I picked up from someone else:

Liked the variety of selections in this book. Can't give it an outstanding because my copy has at least one erratum. After an email to Family Circle I received this correction for page 30 "Portable Throw [for] beginner knitters". 3/4 of the way down the left hand column and under "Stitches -- Chevron and Feather" you will find ROW 1 of the Pattern. It reads:"Row 1(RS)*K1,yo, W"<====this "W" should be replaced by "k4" and then continue on. In my opinion this pattern is better for intermediate knitters, it contains 'lace' stitches. However, if you can master yo's (yarn over's) and K2tog's (knit two together's) you can knit this lovely afghan very quickly. Also wrong: crochet afghans (2nd half of bk)are listed for "knitters" levels.

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Summary: Terrific terrific book! Gorgeous and practical projects!
Review: I've been knitting for about a decade and have dozens of knitting books. This is the best all-around pattern book I've seen. The afghans are BEAUTIFUL - just beautiful! I'd like to make each and every one. The instructions are clear; there are patterns clearly marked for all skill levels. There are knitted projects and crocheted projects. There are afghans made in pieces and afghans made as a whole. And best of all, the recommendations for yarn are not just for $11 a skein peruvian virgin alpaca that you can only buy in a yarn specialty shop - there are yarn recommendations for $3 a skein yarns you can buy in any craft store. This is a well-organized, beautifully presented and worthy addition to any knitter's or crocheter's library.