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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Urban Hats Made with the Knook ~ Book Review

Urban Hat Made with the Knook

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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.

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Simple Scarves Made with the Knook ~ Book Review

Simple Scarves Made with the Knook

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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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Easy Knit Projects Using the Knook for Kids ~ Book Review

Easy Knit Projects using the Knook for Kids

available in eBook & Book format from LeisureArts.com

Beginners of all ages will enjoy these easy knit projects to make 

using the large size Kids Knooks (L-8 mm and M-9 mm) for bulky and super bulky yarns.

These 9 designs by Karen Ratto-Whooley are a fantastic

introduction to knooking.

Using the larger size hooks makes the stitches easier to learn

and makes the projects a quick fix :-)

I am sure any child would love to make these fantastic designs

to wear.

Infact any age would love making them.

All the patterns are clear and easy to understand

and with access to the Leisure Arts video tutorial as well

you will be more than capable of learning all the stitches

and completing the projects.

I love the fun and easy designs and it's a brilliant craft for children to learn.

Some children/adults (me) struggle to learn to knit

but knooking is just so much easier to pick up.

The designs are fun and funky that are

brilliant for exciting any child into making.

I love the fact that the patterns range from quick fixes to more

bigger long term projects.

I also love the fact that although the book is designed for kids

the patterns are ones that you would want to make for adults as well.

I love this backpack. I am sure Little Red would

love one in red :-)

Everything is covered and each project is simple enough for them not

to be confusing.

With just some basic stitches you can make all of these amazing projects.

And if you don't have any knooks don't worry

you can buy the starter kit for a really reasonable price.

The Knook Beginners Set for Kids

Not only that but there is a sale on at the moment:

Easy Knit Projects using the Knook for Kids

available in eBook & Book format from LeisureArts.com

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Fingerless Mitts to Knook ~ ePattern Review

Fingerless Mitts Knook ePattern

ePattern available from LeisureArts.com

I love this pattern!

As a beginner to the knook this was the first real project I tackled.

I learnt so much and enjoyed making them immensely.

The pattern, guidelines, instructions etc are easy to follow.

Everyone from a beginner to experienced will love making these gloves.

They were brilliant to make and I love wearing them.

Knooking is just so much fun!

Fingerless Mitts Knook ePattern

ePattern available from LeisureArts.com

I purchased this ePattern myself.

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Baby Beanies Made with the Knook ~ Book Review

Baby Beanies Made with the Knook

available in eBook & Book format from LeisureArts.com

Yet again Leisure Arts bring you another fantastic book

of patterns for you to Knook.

If you are struggling to learn to knit in the round then the knook

would be ideal!

If you crochet and want to knit without having to use knitting needles

then the knook is ideal!

If you want the ease of hook but being able to knit stitches

then the knook is ideal!

The idea of the knook is you add your stitches to your hook

(a bit like tunisian crochet)

but then you push them onto the cord that is attached to the hook.

In doing this you don't drop stitches and you only use a hook

to make the stitches.

The cord is a bit like your spare needle that you knit the stitches from.

The brilliant think about using the knook and the cord 

is if you mark the start of your round it is really easy

to go around and around.

You don't drop stitches and it's so much easier with a flexible cord.

As you can see from the pictures of these 7 designs from Dorothy E. Uhlir

use the knitting stitches you really show off your work.

The designs are fun and interesting and perfectly show

off the knit stitches.

If you are a crocheter that never thought they would be able to achieve

knitting garments then this is your chance.

I love the fact that all those designs and stitches that were out of my reach

are now firmly there and I can do them using a hook!!!

The designs are fun, interesting and would make brilliant gifts.

Wouldn't you just love for your baby to be snuggled up in one of these

beautiful hats?

I think my niece is going to be wearing a lot of these :-)

I would highly recommend the book.

It's easy to follow, easy to understand.

There are full clear instructions and step-by-step guides

to learning the stitches.

If you are still having problems understanding the stitches

Leisure Arts has also provided tutorial videos

that you can watch online to make things easier for you.

I love Dorothy's designs and can't wait to make quite a few of these beautiful hats!!!

Baby Beanies Made with the Knook

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.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

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