Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel

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  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Pub. Date: May 2007
  • ISBN-13: 9780470067314
  • Sales Rank: 46,836
  • 128pp
 
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Synopsis

Sit and Knit a Spell

You'll soon be knitting enchanting things you didn't know were within your powers. Charmed Knits offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter - a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, Harry Christmas Ornaments, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of special stitch patterns and design elements make it easy for all knitters - from beginners to those at Mrs. Weasley's level - to work knitting magic. Charmed Knits whisks you away on a wonderful journey. Along the way, you can pick patterns inspired by the Weasleys, stock up at Diagon Alley, show your house colors, conjure up gifts, or create pieces to help you feel at home in the magical world of Harry Potter.

Jan Zlendich - Library Journal

Harry Potter aficionados and those who knit for them will love the 28 knitwear designs ranging in difficulty from an ambitious Clock Blanket reminiscent of the timepiece that keeps track of each Weasley household member to simple hats, mittens, and scarves worn by students of the four Hogwarts' houses (knitting blogger Hansel even recommends specific colors and yarns for replicating house colors). Patterns indicate difficulty level, and many cover a wide span of sizes, from small child to adult XXL. While most of the projects have an unmistakable HP theme, many (e.g., the cabled mittens) can be enjoyed by those unfamiliar with the franchise. Enthusiastically recommended for most public libraries.

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Biography

Alison Hansel is an avid Harry Potter fan and a popular knitting blogger whose daily missives can be read on the blue blog at alison.knitsmiths.us. The online go-to gal for Harry Potter tribute knitting, she has published patterns in the popular online knitting magazines MagKnits and Knitty.

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Charmed Knits not quite as charming...by Anonymous

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October 16, 2008: I found an Allison Hansel pattern online for free (published with author's permission.) I was so excited about it, that I decided to purchase the book. After reading it, I found a few fun ideas, but for the most part was disappointed after spending the money on the book. I would suggest flipping through it to see if there is a pattern in it that you really want before forking out the dough.

Disapointingby Anonymous

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April 25, 2008: I found the book full of patterns that have been done better elsewhere. I bought it especialy for one of the patterns and was disapointed in it. The exicution leaves you with a lumpy bumpy sweater. (even the example shown in the book is lumpy and ill fitted) The patterns are difficult to understand. But do buy it if you are interested in basic patterns in a habdy collection.


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