What makes a great knitted gift? In my opinion, it's wide appeal, fit being a minor issue, and modest investment of time and yarn. Of course we knit some labor intense gifts for special recipients. But most of us have nany friends for whom we'd like to do a little something nice. My Great Knitted Gifts books are designed for that kind of gift giving. Volumes 1 & 2 are sold as a set for $30. Vol. 3 is sold separately for $20. Both are for sale on Ravelry but vol. 1& 2 doesn’t have all of the patterns listed. I'm trying to get that corrected, but for now, you can see the entire contents of volume 1 & 2 here.
Table of contents including both volumes:
Half Hat [Ribber required]
Upside Down Lounger
Quick Pack
Model T Baby Bonnet
Ballerina Bag
Fabulous Felted Beads
Nubby Scrubbies
Baby Bag
Exer-socks [ribber required]
Non-Slippers
The Clean Team: a trio of dish/wash cloths
Sweater Garland
Festive Skater’s or tree skirt-Bulky and standard versions only. Requires patterning ability. Unless otherwise noted, each pattern may be knitted on a standard, mid-gauge or bulky Japanese style of machine. Bond and Passap machines may also be used. Bonds and Passaps will need to make some slight adjustments.
Paisley Purse
Bias Scarf
Magnificent Mittens
Special Day PillowFast Fun and Furry Pillows and Purses, Little Red Riding Hood
Microfiber Bath Basics
Lap of Luxury Mittens
String Satchels for All
The Perfect Poncho
Afghan for Everyone
Think Mink
Help for Passap Knitters
Help for Hobby Knitters
Volume 3 contents
A bonus pattern has been added to volume 3: the macine knitted pumpkin. When you receive your download link, be sure to download it. Original Volume 3 and the pumpkin pumpkin pattern are 2 separate files.
Bon Voyage Poncho is an easy poncho that folds into its own attached pillow. Absolutely great for traveling. 2 gauges and 4 sizes are given to fit girls to ladies from about age 12 upwards and all adults. Any machine may be used. The poncho folds into a pillow which can be used to nap on when not wearing the garment. The fit is SOOOO forgiving that knitting it as a gift is realistic.
Mittens that Fit makes use of ribbing to get fabulously well-fitted mittens easily. A ribber is a big help with this design but not essential. 4 basic sizes are given: children, youth-small adult, medium-large adult, XL adult. 2 gauges, any machine.
Challah Cowl looks complex but the knitting is easy. 3 gauges. Any machine.
Kimono Pattern for Everyone is accompanied by a bonus article called No Super Models Need Apply about adapting patterns for plus size wearers. The article appears on page 31. The Kimono Jacket pattern follows. 2 gauges are given. Finished bust sizes from 40-80! Any machine may be used.
Hit the Road Overnight Bag Simple, simple knitting plus a purchased frame produce this polished bag. Directions for obtaining and using the frame as well as a method of substituting locally available dowels are included. Multiple gauges given. Any machine.
Have it Your Way Shawl presented in 8 gauges and possible to make with most yarns and on any machine. This design buttons and wraps in a myriad of ways to make it both elegant and hard to lose..
Cat’s Meow Pillow stands up on its own. For any machine, 2 gauges
Crescent Scarf makes use of Caron Cakes slowly changing yarn colors and famous softness to create a scarf that has a cowl-like look when worn. It fits everyone and is hard to lose because it buttons on. All gauges and kinds of machine can knit this. Standards use every third needle. .
Cat Napper pillow in 4 gauges can be made on any machine.
Pinwheel Dishcloth 2 gauges given. For all machines
Passap Pointers These designs do work on Passaps. Here’s how.
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