Baby Blankets Made with the Knook ~ Book Review

Baby Blankets Made with the Knook

by Melissa Leapman

Available in eBook & Book format from LeisureArts.com 

As you all know I am a huge fan of the knook.

Even now that I have started to learn to knit I will

most certainly carry on using the Knook.

Blankets make such a wonderful gift, especially for new babies.

There is something about a blanket, it can be used for a lifetime

and then passed on to new generations.

This books gives everyone something to make.

All the instructions are included if you are new to knooking.

And all the patterns use the skills to make beautiful unique blankets.

The 6 beautiful designs  for beginner to intermediate-plus skill levels

each have their own look that will brighten up any nursery.

You can tailor the colours to your choices.

The only problem you may have is choosing which design to make.

I really love this book because the designs are the 

ideal projects to hone your skills and make beautiful gifts

that will be used for generations to come.

Available in eBook & Book format from LeisureArts.com 

I was received a copy of the eBook to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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No monies were exchanged.

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Urban Hats Made with the Knook ~ Book Review

Urban Hat Made with the Knook

available in eBook and Book format from LeisureArts.com

Leisure Arts think of everything.

If you are learning to knook or want to learn

now is a brilliant time to do it.

Leisure Arts have provided you with everything you will need

to know to Knook whether left or right handed.

With easy to follow instructions and step-by-step pictures

you will easy learn each of the stitches.

If you struggle with any of them then you also

have videos available to help you along.

Once you've learnt the stitches these hats will be a fantastic make

to use all your new knowledge.

With so many designs to choose from you will be sure to find that perfect hat.

They also make fantastic gifts for family and friends.

Not matter what age you are there is a design that will suit you.

It never ceases to amaze me that knooking has brought knitting to the hook :-).

Urban Hat Made with the Knook

available in eBook and Book format from LeisureArts.com

I was received a copy of the eBook to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

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The Knook Complete Set Value Pack ~ Product Review

The Knook

Complete Set

Value Pack

  

As you all know by now I am a huge fan of the Knook!

I previously bought the Bamboo Knook set

and  LeisureArts.com were kind enough to ask me to review the new
plastic Knook set and to see what the difference was.

To be honest although I am a huge fan of bamboo hooks
I think for the Knook the plastic hooks are better.

With the bamboo hooks they would catch on the cord and on the yarn.
With the plastic hooks it's all plain sailing I haven't caught either once!
I love the different weights of cord as with larger projects the thicker cords
will work out better.

 You get plastic Knooks in sizes 3.5 mm, 3.75 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.5 mm,
5.0 mm, 5.5 mm, 6.0 mm, 6.5 mm, 8.0 mm, and 9.0 mm.
To coordinate, there are two heavy cords (48" and 60" lengths),
five medium cords (one 36", two 48", and two 60" lengths),
and three small cords (one 36" and two 48" lengths).

The basics of the Knook are you knit your stitches onto the hook.

Once the stitches are on the hook pull the string through.

Then push the stitches back onto the string.

Then you start again knooking the stitches back onto the hook.

The fantastic think about Knooking is it doesn't take up much space.

When you want to stop for a while just use a clip to hold the ends of the cord.

This way none of the stitches can come off and then fold it up.

I find I can put a small project in my handbag and take it with me wherever I go.

I think the knook is fantastic value for money!

I love the fact that it doesn't cause problems for my weak hand.

Knooking is easy to learn and if you are struggling LeisureArts.com 

has videos available to watch to make it even easier.

The above item I am making is just a basic pattern using the knit stitch

and every other row starting with a purl stitch and ending with a knit, purl increase.

As you can see from my pictures it's really effective and no-one can tell that it isn't knitted.

I can't wait to make more and more items with my Knook!!!

  

I received the product to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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Simple Scarves Made with the Knook ~ Book Review

Simple Scarves Made with the Knook

available in eBook and Book format from LeisureArts.com

Knooking is the new craze and I'm one of the ones on the band wagon.

I love the fact that you can knit with a hook.

Just adding a cord to the hook to make it a knook

you can knit away with a hook.

Making scarves is a fantastic way to learn the stitches,

practice them and make beautiful items.

With these fantastic 9 designs you'll have something to

make everyone in your life including yourself.

The clear easy to read instructions teach you how to 

knook whether you are left or right handed.

All the scarves feature medium weight yarn 

worked with the Knook in classic rib knit patterns

I know it's not really the time for scarves but what

a brilliant time to get started on all you winter presents :-).

Simple Scarves Made with the Knook

available in eBook and Book format from LeisureArts.com

I was received a copy of the eBook to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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The Knook - Beginner Set for Kids ~ Product Review

The Knook - Beginner Set for Kids

  

I think this a fantastic idea!

My niece has struggled to learn to knit for years.

Just like me she struggles with dropping or increasing stitches where

they shouldn't be.

I have always loved crocheting as it's so easy to rectify a mistake

where as knitting I find very unforgiving.

With Knooking this isn't an issue as the stitches stay on the string whilst 

you are knooking them, this means you can easily see the stitches

and you can't drop them as they are held there till you remove the cord.

With the set you get everything you need to get started!

The Beginner Set for Kids comes with 2 sizes of Knooks, 

2 cords, a clip, 2 yarn needles, and a pocket-size instruction book.

 Knook sizes included are L-8 mm in pink and M-9 mm in purple, for using bulky and super bulky yarns. Cords are each 42" long (106.5 cm). 

How-to book is 5"w x 6"h, 32 pages, with step-by-step beginner instructions 

featuring photos for right-handed and left-handed stitchers.

As you can see the pictures are clear and easy to understand.

If you are struggling at all Leisure Arts also have instructional videos

for you to watch to help you along.

Included in the booklet are 3 beginner patterns to get you started.

They are super patterns that would be perfect for all ages

and both sexes.

Using bulky yarns and larger knooks means that it is easier

to see the dynamics of the stitch and makes it easy

to knook the stitches.

With the set including all the items you need

anyone can get started on the projects as soon as you've chosen the yarn.

I found the instructions clear and easy to understand.

The projects easy enough so most children will be able to get started straight away.

I think knooking is a lot easier for children to learn than knitting

and they will feel so much achievement once they get started.

The Knook - Beginner Set for Kids

  

I received the product to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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