Knitting In No Time: 50 easy-knit bags, shawls, jackets and more for fast, fun style

by Melody Griffiths

Knitting in No Time is a modern collection of 50 projects that offers new and established knitters the know-how they need to create a quick-to-knit range of garments and accessories using simple stitches.

Created by knitwear designer Melody Griffiths, the projects include both traditional and new knitted garments, from bright skinny scarves to fingerless mittens and deliciously enveloping shrugs, shawls, and ponchos, as well as more substantial outerwear and a range of matching accessories. Projects can be extremely fast to knit; for instance, choose a triple-twist wool and even a beginner can create a roomy knitted tote in just half a day, while a soft pull-on hat can be made in three hours. Extra-large knitting needles and super-thick yarns produce great results in no time, and there are also tips on knitting in the round and other techniques that will speed up the knitting process. Each project comes complete with an estimated making time and its own series of tips, including how best to handle the yarn, the right type of cast-on, and speed-knitting hints.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published October 19, 2006

Reviews

[Rose Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some things in herer look cute, but unfortunately, they were not all photographed well -- thus, it was hard at times to really tell what the finished item would look like.

[Tonileg · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you are looking for some retro 80's knits then this is the book for you.
But if you're more into trendy modern now knits, then you just pass on this one.
Patterns for bags of different sizes, shrugs, poncho style wraps and hats.
I did knit up the Quick-to-knit earflap hat which was quick (they give the estimated knitting time which was great!) and cute, but choose a washable chunky yarn because I made the mistake of using a delicate hand wash only single ply chunky hand dyed yarn which was not a good idea because it was too complicated to wash and it pilled up.
Just borrow the book like I did.
160 pages and borrowed from the library
2 stars

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of easy and quick knitting projects. It's very easy to read - meaning the firs page of the pattern lists all the essential information you would need before you begin to knit. This is one that I would like to purchase for myself.

[Stefani]

Good, simple projects with explanations and tips.

Scrap-yarn scarf (pg 16-17)
Ribbon-yarn wrap (pg 58-59)
Striped afghan (pg 60-61)

[Mary Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it. It had some nice easy patterns that didn't require pages of instructions. These could also be accomplished in a weekend.

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good illustrations and variety of knitting levels in this book.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Patterns for large size knits and needles thus they can go fairly quickly.
I'm giving few stars because I personally didn't find anything I want to make.

[Marcene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great projects and ideas!

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Loop Edge Jacket
Sheepskin-look vest