Lion Brand Yarn: Just Gifts: Favorite Patterns to Knit and Crochet

by Shannon Okey

There’s something a little more personal and a lot more special about giving a gift you made yourself. Now Lion Brand Just Gifts presents an all-new collection of designs for a variety of memorable gifts to knit or crochet. From the sassy Felted Newsboy Hat to the delightful Forget-Me-Not Teddy Bear Hat and Shoe Set, there’s something to make for every occasion. Just Gifts

• 30 original designs for gifts to knit and crochet
• easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams
• colorful photographs and clear illustrations
• fresh, fun, and innovative projects that range from simple to challenging

Whether you want to crochet mittens for the man in your life, knit a sweater for your favorite canine, or whip up a bracelet just for you, Just Gifts lets you choose from a bevy of patterns.

Lion Brand Yarn's Just . . . series features a wide variety of portable and popular projects. Edited by experts at this venerable institution, these single-subject books appeal to knitters and crocheters of all levels of expertise. Other titles in this series include Lion Brand Just Bags , Lion Brand Just Hats , Lion Brand Just Scarves , Lion Brand Just Socks , and Lion Brand Just Wraps .

Genres: Knitting, Crochet, Nonfiction, Crafts

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Shannon lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband, comic book artist Tamas Jakab and their furry "children," a dachshund and 2 cats who have made several appearances in her books.

Shannon runs her own publishing company called Cooperative Press, which publishes both books and Knit Edge magazine. She writes...a lot.

Reviews

[Judi · Rating 3 out of 5]

lots of socks in both knit and crochet.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good patterns. Always nice to have them in one place. Great size, too (the book). I like to keep it in the bag w/my WIPs for reference.