Knitting 24/7: 30 Projects to Knit, Wear, and Enjoy, on the Go and Around the Clock

by Véronik Avery and Atelier Veronik Avery Inc.

Book Overview

Women who love to knit are determined to find time to practice their craft, despite the many roles they fulfill throughout the day. They knit while traveling or commuting, while waiting for their kids, while socializing. Times like these call for projects that are easily transportable and have stitch patterns that are simple to memorize. V ronik Avery has created 30 such projects for Knitting 24/7, a collection of stylish clothing and accessories...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584798440
• ISBN13: 9781584798446
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Good designs

i love the designs in here, there are some fun twists on classics. i do not like that all the patterns are gaged for 2-4 size needles. it is really hard on my hands to use needles that small, i wish there were some with a larger gage. it really is a fun book though.

Whimsical and Practical Patterns

Knitting 24/7 contains some fun and very useable patterns. Both the practical and whimsical are included which make for a good combination. Looking through the book, I especially liked the beautiful 'Modern Pillow'. It is knit with two colors and has a geometrical design in diamonds and triangles. The 'Arrowhead Kneesocks' are just the thing to wear with a short skirt or even a longer one. It is knit with a twisted rib pattern but has the look of cables. The 'Spiral Tweed Cloche' looks nice and warm. The added button gives it pizazz. Perhaps my favorite pattern in the book is the classic 'Elemental Pullover'. It is "minimal and elegant", a seamless and yoked project that is perfect to wear just about anywhere. It's the kind of sweater I can imagine knitting in a cashmere or alpaca blend. It calls for size 4 (U.S.) needles - that's what gives it the elegant look in addition to its design. The 'Smocked Lace Scarf' is lovely. My only criticism of the design is that it is knit in halves that need to be sewn together. I don't really see the point of that. I also don't like charts, which this pattern utilizes. The 'Pinstripe Slouch Hat' is a variation on a classic. It is reversible and the design divides the hat into columns of stitches. Again, it's a neat variation on a classic pattern. If you like to knit with small stitches and enjoy multi-color knitting, the 'Fleur de Lys Hat' is perfect for you. It is knit in grey and white and looks like a flurry of snowflakes. I intend to knit this project for myself to wear next winter. The 'Heilo Mittens' appear warm and the pattern looks easy if you know how to do two-color knitting. It calls for Dale of Norway Heilo yarn which is one of my favorites. As a book lover, I can't resist the 'Sea Crest Bookmark' which is knit with size 2 (U.S.) needles. It has the appearance of gentle waves. All in all, this book has something for everyone and includes a lot of patterns, most of them appealing. I'm giving it a '4' because the book uses charts without accompanying line by line patterns for lace and also because there isn't much included about techniques or resources. Otherwise, it's a great book to have if you want to add to your pattern collection. For me, the book is worth buying for the 'Elemental Pullover' alone. Happy knitting!

Love It!

Veronik Avery is my absolutely favorite designer and I been waiting with great anticipation to see her new book. Got it today and cannot put it down. The projects reflect Veronik's impeccable taste and are interesting and very wearable.Others gave a pretty good description so I will not repeat. These projects are what many would by happy to get as a gift. Veronik's patterns are the ones I come back to; their beauty is timeless. Often, I'll learn a new technique from her creations that always look professionally finished. Love it,love it,love it!

I'm not sure about the title....

Maybe it's just that I'm not the best knitter, but I only see one or two projects in this book that I'd be able to do "on the go". Almost all of them are lace, cables or stranded and when I do any of those, I need to give it my full attention and it doesn't go fast for me. But, the projects are mostly all small, which would make them easy to take with you. And, they are very nice patterns - things I haven't seen in other knitting books. There's a really unique little lace wristlet bag that closes by slipping one handle over the other that I definitely want to make. There is a really nice cabled headband that closes with two buttons that I also want to make. There are 3 pairs of stranded mittens, gloves and handwarmers that are really nice. There are a few socks, which I could do without because I definitely have more than enough sock patterns, but they are nice. There are a couple lace scarf patterns which I also don't need anymore of. But, again they are nice patterns. There are a couple of sweater patterns and a v-neck vest pattern with two buttons at the top that looks really nice. There's a slipper pattern that can be felted or left plain that's really cute. There are also a couple of hat patterns, including a really nice cabled beret. So, if you are looking for a book of nice accessories, you'll really like this book. The photography is beautiful. I can't say anything about the instructions because I tend to buy knitting books before I actually need them and it will probably be awhile before I get to any of the patterns. Just don't be fooled by the title! The only part of the book that refers to knitting "around the clock" are a few pages that list times you can knit, such as "while waiting at the doctor's office", "while your family is sleeping in", etc. No revelations there. And, again - I don't see these as patterns that you'd want to take with you unless you are really experienced.

Terrific collection of elegant but do-able projects for the busy knitter

Knitting 24/7 is designed for the busy knitter -- someone who loves to knit but never seems to find enough time in the day to knit as much as she'd like. Veronik Avery, knitting designer and author of Knitting Classic Style, has produced a collection of 30 projects perfect for the multitasking knitter. The projects are mainly smaller ones (there are only three bigger garments, a pullover sweater, a skirt and a vest) such as mittens, scarves, socks and bags. These are interesting projects, using techniques such as stranded colorwork, cables, lace and felting, but are kept manageable by their smaller size or by stitch patterns that are easy to memorize. The yarns used run the range of gauges, from chunky to fingering weight. The fact that most of the items are one-size-fits-most makes this a great resource for gift knitting. Best of all, the designs are stylish and elegant. This would be an excellent addition to any knitter's library and a wonderful gift for a knitter you know.