Cozy Knits: 50 Fast & Easy Projects from Top Designers

by Tanis Gray

Cozy Knits is a fabulous collection of 50 all-new patterns. Join editor Tanis Gray as she brings together an all-star cast of today's top knitting designers to create dozens of delightful projects.

All of the designs in Cozy Knits are knit with Cascade Pacific and Cascade Pacific Chunky yarns. These affordable yarns come in an endless array of colors and are a blend of superwash merino wool and acrylic, making them ideal for creating projects for babies and kids, gifts, home decor items, and everyday accessories and garments.

Cozy Knits has techniques for knitters of all skill levels, including cables, lace, brioche knitting, intarsia, Fair Isle, and slip stitch, as well as tried-and true stockinette stitch and garter stitch. This collection offers projects that every member of the family will love, including sweaters, shawls, shrugs, mittens, hats, afghans, and baby blankets.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

184 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2013

Reviews

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

The patterns in this book are knit in yarns from Cascade’s Pacific line. There are a variety of projects. I especially liked the Brioche Du Jour Ribbed Scarf designed by Nancy Marchant, Weekend Away Lace Gaiter by Veronica Parsons, Final Frost Lace Capelet by Linda Medina, Sweater Girl Raglan Cardigan by Melissa Goodale and You are My Sunshine Cabled Baby Cardigan by Robin Melanson.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a beginner so while I am attracted to the patterns in this book, I found it completely overwhelming. Maybe once I get better I will return to this

[Imani Zoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Looking forward to knitting the poncho

[Anne Hawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this series of books. The patterns are contemporary but classic. They have designs that are unique but not too difficult. When I am looking for a pattern for a gift, I turn to these books first as they have a lot of good choices. They are put out by Cascade yarn which is easy to find and works up well. This book I read from Kindle Unlimited which means that it was free which is even better!

[Georgina · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are so many good gift-idea projects here, it's challenging to choose my first one. I'm glad that the projects are organized by type: hats, mittens, scarves, etc... The instructions for each project are usually written out; charts are used only in the case of complex lace patterns. I am comfortable following both types of directions, but this may not be the case for everyone.

[PoligirlReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has some fun projects! While I think that the directions could sometimes be more clear, out of the 50 options, I could see myself making and wearing most of the designs. Who knew I'd be drawn to a knitted belted vest of all things?!

Most directions call for bulky knit, which is nice in that it works up a little more quickly, which is good for impatient knitters like myself.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great projects - most of which call for bulky yarn - which have the potential to be amazing gifts. A fantastic collection of hats, mittens, cowls and scarves. This book has patterns for all knitting skill levels.

[Jaq · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of quick, easy and wonderful patterns abound here. Very enjoyable to read, and also food for thought when it comes to planning projects.

[Lauri Lintott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beutiful pictures. Great projects.

[Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I especially want to make the textured slouch hat.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Liked His and Her cable-brim hat.