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Knitting 24/7: 30 Projects to Knit, Wear, and Enjoy, On the Go and Around the Clock
Women who love to knit are determined to find time to practice their craft, despite the many roles they fulfill throughout the day. They knit while traveling or commuting, while waiting for their kids, while socializing. Times like these call for projects that are easily transportable and have stitch patterns that are simple to memorize.
Véronik Avery has created 30 such projects for Knitting 24/7, a collection of stylish clothing and accessories that make use of those “in-between” times when we’re busy, yet our hands are free. Ranging from sweaters, scarves, and shrugs to hats and mitts, the projects represent both what women want to wear and what they actually have time to knit. The book’s gorgeous color photographs capture women in a range of settings—a morning at work, a dinner with friends, a relaxing weekend afternoon—evoking the time of day when each wardrobe item might be worn.
Véronik Avery has created 30 such projects for Knitting 24/7, a collection of stylish clothing and accessories that make use of those “in-between” times when we’re busy, yet our hands are free. Ranging from sweaters, scarves, and shrugs to hats and mitts, the projects represent both what women want to wear and what they actually have time to knit. The book’s gorgeous color photographs capture women in a range of settings—a morning at work, a dinner with friends, a relaxing weekend afternoon—evoking the time of day when each wardrobe item might be worn.
128 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2010
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October 30, 2019
Portable projects
I’ve bookmarked three or four patterns to make sometime soon. I like these projects because they are easy to throw in the diaper bag to take with me to play dates and other places. It won’t take a lot of concentration, but I’ll end with something beautiful. I’m looking forward to giving them a try.
I’ve bookmarked three or four patterns to make sometime soon. I like these projects because they are easy to throw in the diaper bag to take with me to play dates and other places. It won’t take a lot of concentration, but I’ll end with something beautiful. I’m looking forward to giving them a try.
August 9, 2018
I checked this out of the library and have now put it on my Amazon wish list. I love the premise of this book - projects that could be worked in small bits and bobs of time. The projects include several socks, gloves, and hats but, as far as bigger projects, only one sweater, a skirt, and a vest are here! I have the skirt and vest and the toe-up traditional socks on my list of things to knit. The instructions include stitch or color charts and some have schematics. They all seem simply written although I haven't knit anything up yet nor have I any experience with this designer. The garments are graded from Small to 2X-Large sizes, which is great. Photography is good and the book is well organized. All in all, a great knit book.
November 22, 2021
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The projects are beautiful….. but way beyond my skill. Instruction seem exceptionally well written. I will take a few instruction classes/simple projects. The suggestion I would offer is photos of the complicated with the text.
The projects are beautiful….. but way beyond my skill. Instruction seem exceptionally well written. I will take a few instruction classes/simple projects. The suggestion I would offer is photos of the complicated with the text.
July 20, 2017
really loved this approach to knitting - the patterns also are not super complicated and great for my on the go projects.
October 25, 2022
A little bit of everything from hats, skirts, socks, tops, scarves and more. Small projects to garments. Literally something to keep your hands busy at all times, travel, porch or sofa projects.
May 31, 2020
I'll definitely have to try out this Heilo Baltic style mitten pattern.
September 12, 2012
Knitting 24/7 30 Projects to Knit, Wear, and Enjoy, On the Go and Around the Clock by Avery, Véronik
Publisher: ISBN: 9781453268124
I wanted to read this book especially because I think I can and probably have knitted 24/7 for a few days, even in my sleep.
Such classics and everyday items as wristers, socks/slippers, bags, skirt, vest, scarf, hats, pillow, shrug/shawls,
All are very easy to understand directions, and diagrams, some charted instructions, kitchen accessories and much more...
The book is divided into sections: A.M., P.M, and Weekend wear but you can really wear these any day, in my opinion.
My favorite would be the mesh top as I could wear it with many other blouses under.
The book also includes an appendix and very detailed section on the stitches and other shortcuts. Very well laid out pattern instructions, easy to put your finger on a specific thing in each pattern.
I also like how the patterns chosen look sensational because of the twists and cabling involved but they are essentially just a basic 4 row repeat so these are not hard to do.
Publisher: ISBN: 9781453268124
I wanted to read this book especially because I think I can and probably have knitted 24/7 for a few days, even in my sleep.
Such classics and everyday items as wristers, socks/slippers, bags, skirt, vest, scarf, hats, pillow, shrug/shawls,
All are very easy to understand directions, and diagrams, some charted instructions, kitchen accessories and much more...
The book is divided into sections: A.M., P.M, and Weekend wear but you can really wear these any day, in my opinion.
My favorite would be the mesh top as I could wear it with many other blouses under.
The book also includes an appendix and very detailed section on the stitches and other shortcuts. Very well laid out pattern instructions, easy to put your finger on a specific thing in each pattern.
I also like how the patterns chosen look sensational because of the twists and cabling involved but they are essentially just a basic 4 row repeat so these are not hard to do.
November 2, 2012
The illustrations are really quite pretty and the easy to understand knitting instructions are very tempting - I wanted to make everything at once. I loved the way the book was divided into specific sections and the emphasis on morning, afternoon and weekend knitting was inspired.
There are very good sections which explain some of the more complicated techniques and a good abbreviation list. The list of yarn stockist is comprehensive and useful, as is the website address list.
It's one of those knitting books I'd love to have sitting on my craft shelf. I think just to be able to dip into it from time to time would be lovely.The patterns are really attractive and I'm sure would inspire even the most sluggish of knitters.
There are very good sections which explain some of the more complicated techniques and a good abbreviation list. The list of yarn stockist is comprehensive and useful, as is the website address list.
It's one of those knitting books I'd love to have sitting on my craft shelf. I think just to be able to dip into it from time to time would be lovely.The patterns are really attractive and I'm sure would inspire even the most sluggish of knitters.
November 3, 2010
The concept of fitting projects into bits of time throughout the day is great. Divided into AM, PM, and Weekend makes sense. The simplicity of the Travel Shawl is appealing. The Leafy Knot Clutch I've seen in ravelry or on some knitters site, and it's got cook construction. Ostrich Plumes Shawl is magnificent but super easy. The Mesh Layering Tank in allhemp is a cool idea. The Lacy Cable Socks have a neat twisted garter heel - smart! All patterns are by the author rather than contributors and that's nice to see.
June 21, 2010
A new knitting book favorite. Totally written for me, as I knit 24/7, or wish fervently that I could. I liked the projects so much I immediately cast on and finished the winter felted slippers and I am now working on the Grandfather Vest. Not sure yet if I'll end up buying it, but I only have it for so long from the library and I think I would make other projects from it if I owned it.
October 10, 2010
Soooo many patterns to knit - several pretty hats and a beautiful ostrich feather-patterned shawl/scarf. Great styling and beautiful photographs by Thayer Allyson Gowdy. Although the projects are fairly simple there are no "how-to" instructions for a novice knitter beyond a brief explanation of special techniques in the appendix.
April 25, 2012
I gave it 3 stars only because there was nothing in it I wanted to make, except for the felted slippers. It seemed like a good book otherwise with patterns with good "twists," or I guess interesting techniques that will keep an experienced knitter interested, but there were patterns good for beginners, too.
May 21, 2012
I've had this book for a couple years, and have really enjoyed reading it and planning which patterns I want to make from it. Right now I am working on the Grandfather Vest. The patterns here are really well-written, and VERY generously sized. The vest is turning out to be enormous (and I even made a gauge swatch!!).
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November 12, 2014Wonderful collection of gift ideas although I can see myself wearing most of these hand knits except for the red shrug which looks too difficult to wear comfortably.
This is NOT for beginners but rather for a knitter that has mastered the usual knit and purl as well as following a pattern and some simple color work.
128 pages and borrowed from the library but will be acquiring soon
4 stars
This is NOT for beginners but rather for a knitter that has mastered the usual knit and purl as well as following a pattern and some simple color work.
128 pages and borrowed from the library but will be acquiring soon
4 stars
January 15, 2011
Lots of patterns I'm considering from this one: the knee socks, the grandfather vest, and especially that very smart olive heather skirt!
June 30, 2010
love Veronik Avery patterns, and there are several good ones in this book.
July 11, 2010
This book is fabulous! I may actually have to put this on my amazon wish list!!
July 10, 2010
This collection of patterns is fresh and exciting. The variety is nice. Socks, hats, sweaters and more. The instructions are well written and the pictures are very good.
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November 20, 2010Great projects, beautiful hip models. Someday I hope to knit something from a pattern. I think my favorite are the lacy socks on the cover.
July 25, 2011
Reviewed in Episode 11 of theknitgirlls
July 11, 2012
Will def check this one out again! There are quite a few patterns I really like.
January 3, 2013
A couple of patterns I would like to make.
August 10, 2013
One of my favorite designers!
March 11, 2013
I've made a few of the projects in here and so far have been happy with the results. The instructions have been clear and easy to follow and the styles seem to suit my taste.
November 3, 2024
One of my favourites, always come back to this book for inspiration
July 25, 2018
I knit the Tea cozy, easy to follow pattern. Nice photos.
March 1, 2016
The book with my favourite beret pattern! :)
May 12, 2010
Looking forward to making several of these patterns.
September 7, 2010
Awesome patterns for everyone! Lots of variety too.
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