60 Quick Knits
Great resource for quick projects using just a few skeins of Cascade 220 (or similar worsted weight yarn). The patterns are for scarves, hats, and gloves -- things that take one or two skeins of Cascade 220. A couple of the projects are whimsical mittens and hats for kids. The projects make great winter gifts for men, women, and children.
Knitting 24/7 by Veronik Avery
I've been looking at this book for awhile..it features 30 patterns organized by AM, PM, and Weekend. Most of the projects are small -- socks, scarves, and gloves -- but there are also larger projects: a sweater, skirt, and vest.
The designs feature some colorwork, stitch texture, and lace. None are very radical or avant-garde, just lots of tasteful, classic knits.
Vampire Knits by Genevieve Miller
When I first saw this book, I was skeptical. Were they serious? But the patterns are pretty nice. Although it has ties to the Twilight phenomena and popular vampire culture, the patterns themselves are pretty tame. Lots of lace & romance with a few fun projects suitable for Halloween, including a child's sweater with intarsia fangs and a werewolf hat.
Knit & Wrap by Nathalie Mornu
Yum! This book feature 25 patterns for capelets, cowls and neckwraps. I like it because it has patterns for small quanitites of super bulky yarn. I love super bulky yarn, but it make super bulky sweaters and tends to be expensive and available only in small balls/skeins.
I'm really looking forward to making the shrug with the owl cables...there are also patterns for lighter weight yarns such as Kidsilk Haze. And patterns for yarn from Patons and Caron as well as Rowan. All in all, it has a nice range of smaller projects suitable for gifts.
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