One A Week ? I Doubt It!

I only had one book this Christmas, which is quite unusual – but it is such a fascinating book, I am quite happy. It is this

It contains fifty two ‘simple, seasonal projects’ – and they are indeed set out in 4 groups of 13 – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.

The book is a delight to read- full of attractive photographs and helpful notes [It does tend towards the CK lifestyle in places, but I’ll forgive her for that!] Here are a few of the projects – bags, babywear, household items, Christmas bits…

They are all relatively small items, and I imagine that a determined knitter could indeed produce one a week. The book has helpful notes on the different yarns, and ideas for modifying patterns. You can see more from the book on the Amazon site [here] I like her simple instructions, which are well set out [and on her website DB is honest enough to admit that sometimes errors creep in – you can even print out a sheet of revisions for the book!] Some of the cable designs look a little complex- but the majority of designs seem quite manageable for a reasonably competent knitter, and many would be achievable even for a novice with the needles.

Thus far I have done just one item. After many pathetic attempts in November, trying to crochet a mug cosy from the Mollie Makes pattern I had given up. I could not get the work to fit the mug! I unraveled it all and rewound into a ball. But in Boxing Day, I picked up the yarn, and a small ball of blue dk – and produced this knitted mug cosy in next to no time.

I added a little patch with “Lucy” embroidered on it, and gave it to my niece [in the belief that 6th formers spend inordinate amounts of time drinking coffee]

I felt very pleased with this project, and have been pondering what to do next.

Last week, at Cornerstones, I knitted another V-neck slipover from my Sirdar Crofter pattern [bought Summer 2010 here] I used up 200g leftover dark red wool. I think I may make myself another one sometime – but I shall knit it longer. I have no intention of buying yarn – will have to check what is on hand [and maybe go stripey]

But back to the DB book – simply because they are small projects, they lend themselves to using up leftovers [the oddments knitting bag – top right in the photo – is a good example]

I love the tetrahedron lavender bags. I found another enthusiastic review of the book here by Catherine which shows her lovely interpretation of this project.

When I knit more from the book, be sure I shall post details.

Has anyone else out there produced anything from this book?