Astounding Knits!: 101 Spectacular Knitted Creations and Daring Feats

by Lela Nargi

This book compiles the stories, stats, and facts of the world's most amazing knits, from a handknit Ferrari on display at the British Auto Show (knitting the car took 12 miles of yarn) to the American flag knit with utility poles and cranes—and everything in between (a plate of sushi; a handknit wedding, including the flowers and the cake; a cozy for a house). This will be a Guinness Book of World Records for knitters. Each entry features color photos, an explanation of how the object was made, and other interesting details, including how much yarn was used, how long it took to make, how many people contributed stitches, the project dimensions, and more.

Genres: Knitting

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

I’m a writer of books for adults and children living in a leafy corner of Brooklyn, NY with my daughter, my husband and my dog.

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of the creations in this book really are amazing. People are so creative! Each of the pieces is shown in at least one photo, then described in a page or two of text. Some of the creators are interviewed. There are a few patterns at the end of the book.

[Jane Lally · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are a few projects in this book with which I was already familiar, however others, such as knitting with human hair came as a total surprise.

[Anastaciaknits · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fabulous little inspiration book for knitters & crocheters alike. Any crafter worth her salt will recongize at least some of the projects within this book (like the infamous yarn bombed bus & tree, projects that are overshared within the craft world over & over again), but there is so much in here - 101 projects to be exact - that there will be something new for everyone to enjoy. From tiny, tiny sweaters smaller than your finger, to a giant flag knitted with machines (and not a knitting machine, either), this book is a great inspiration.

I'd also recommend buying this book for the loved ones in your life who just don't get why you knit or crochet.

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Just flipping through at the library blew my mind and sparked up the inspiration in me.

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

so good

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring

A really interesting look at knitters who go beyond the standard. Some things are worth looking further into. Enjoyable reading.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

my first library book on my kindle

[Annette · Rating 3 out of 5]

it is amazing what you can do with yarn when you put your mind to it and you have the time