One + One: Scarves, Shawls & Shrugs: 25+ Projects from Just Two Skeins

by Iris Schreier

One + One = Two skeins! That's all it takes to make any of these 25 breathtaking knitted accessories. Scarves, Shawls & Shrugs is the first in a new series by renowned designer Iris Schreier that showcases the many possibilities of working with just two skeins of yarn. Mixing yarn types, weights, and colors, she presents a dazzling array of stylish and sophisticated wraps. Schreier created about half the projects herself, while other prominent designers provided the rest.   The projects range from easy to unique and offer new ideas for blending yarns and creating pieces with high appeal, beautiful drape, and practical functionality. 

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

132 pages, Paperback

First published March 6, 2012

Reviews

[Josephine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good array of patterns with some unusual knitting methods, I’m buying my own copy of the book so I can work through them. I’m an experienced knitter and my only issue was matching the recommended yarn with one available in New Zealand.

[Linda Morris · Rating 1 out of 5]

There are a few things I thought I wanted to make--read some of the comments and suddenly thought--a shrug-- the perfect project for my daughter! Found one that looked like her and read the directions. Now, I am an experienced knitter and a knitting instructor...couldn't understand the finishing directions. Took it to my LYS to have someone else check it to see if I was just reading in incorrectly-- that happens to the best of us sometimes-- and no one there could figure it out either. Too bad, as I usually like Iris Schreier's books. I will say this was not one of her designs, but it should have been better vetted.

[Melody Schwarting · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for me. Some mildly interesting patterns, but nothing I'm reaching into my stash to make. Most of the patterns lean toward the decorative collar-type garment that I can't justify using good yarn for, nor do I wear that type of thing. I've made 1.5 skeins of fingering yarn into a substantial shawl, measuring 36" by 70"--not impressed by two skeins turning into an itsy-bitsy thing that won't provide winter warmth. If you're looking for warm-weather knits, and if you like beaded/sequined knits, you might find these patterns more appealing.

[Georgina · Rating 4 out of 5]

For ages a tango dancing friend of mine has been looking for some light bolero tops to wear over her outfits. You know, something stylish with which to cover up but without a lot of weight. This book has a lot of good patterns that will be *perfect* for her. Although most of these patterns are labeled "intermediate" -- there aren't any too challenging for a determined beginner knitter to tackle.

[Julie Bothwell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was disappointing. The instructions were not always clear (cashmere bolero didn't come close to making sense), and many of the patterns didn't seem complicated enough to be in a publication. Also, all of the yarns they recommended where very expensive and I had to find more economical options. I got a few pretty knits out of it, but I wouldn't recommend buying it.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for small project ideas that use only 2 skeins. I love the bridal shrug. It would have been perfect for prom last year for Maddie. I favorited 4 patterns on ravelry and am really glad this is part of my public library.

[Cath Thorley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not one of my favourite books. I found many of the patterns boring and plain. Out of the whole book there is only one pattern I would knit and that s the lavish cape. I would recommend looking through the book before you buy as you may find it disappointing.

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a few projects I will actually make. Gave me ideas for other project. (but will modify one of the patterns I already own). I like that they give you the yarn weight not just the yarn that was used in the project.

[Porter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn't quite what I was hoping for.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too ornate, too much adornment for my taste.

[Anne]

smart shawl

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really wish I could knit.

[Jeana · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not find many of the patterns in this book to be very appealing, the author only uses yarns from her very expensive lines and does not give any suggestions for other options. Each pattern is given a very brief amount of space or attention. Even though I have been knitting for a long time I was confused by the directions for several of the projects I this book.

Don't waste your money on this book or the second one in this series. I ordered both books together and found them to be a complete waste.