In "Handknit Holidays", top knitwear designers from the United States, Canada, Belgium, and Australia share their unique Christmas, Hanukah, and winter solstice gift-giving, decorating, and dress-up projects, plus a few favorite holiday traditions. Projects include knitted and felted ornaments; colorful strands of pompom garland; a Christmas tree skirt inspired by renowned sweaters of the Aran Islands; a wire-and-bead menorah; vintage-style beaded gloves; a poncho and matching dog sweater; and a full-range of super-quick projects for that last-minute holiday rush (balsam sachets, elf caps, a silk eye mask, funky flower pins). Rounding out the collection are a few grand projects (a patchwork afghan, a lace shawl, a trio of table runners, a linen tablecloth) bound to become family heirlooms. Ranging from classic to hipster-chic, the projects in "Handknit Holidays" all share a subtle sophistication until now in short supply in the holiday craft market. Among the contributing designers are knitting-world stars like Nicky Epstein, Jo Sharp, Teva Durham, and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts.

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For many people, the best part of the winter holidays is the anticipation: planning the perfect gifts, decorating the house, looking forward to seeing family and friends. Holidays can be particularly special for knitters, whose preparations often start months in advance and involve their own creations. In "Handknit Holidays" best-selling knitting author Melanie Falick presents an eclectic collection of more than 50 original gifts, decorations, and clothing pieces for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the winter solstice, providing year-round inspiration for knitters of all levels.
Created by top knitwear designers, the projects include colorful ornaments; funky and classic Christmas stockings; a wire-and-bead menorah; sparkly ribbon scarves; a poncho and matching dog sweater; and a range of super-quick projects for that last-minute holiday rush, from a Santa hat, to elf caps, to flower pins. Rounding out the volume are a few grand projects-an Aran tree skirt, a patchwork afghan, a lace shawl-destined to become family heirlooms, plus features on such topics as the origin of the Christmas stocking, the meaning of the winter solstice, knitting for charities, strategies for finishing holiday knitting (on schedule!), and even a delicious recipe for festive crescent cookies.
Beautifully photographed by Susan Pittard, "Handknit Holidays" is a creative celebration of the holiday season and a treasure for all knitters who seek to bring more of their own handwork-and artistry-into their daily lives and their holiday festivities.