Summer Knit Lit

Summer's a great time to get started on your holiday knitting, and small projects are ideal for knitting on the go. In addition to the great summer projects featured in the July issue of Creative Knitting magazine, here are a few books that offer small projects with gift-giving potential.

60 Quick Baby Knits Sixth&Spring Books From cozy cardigans and a whimsical blanket shaped like a sheep to a pinwheel beret, embroidered booties and tiny leg warmers, 60 Quick Baby Knits has something for every knitter -- and every tot! Featuring the popular, affordable and surprisingly soft Cascade 220 Superwash yarn, these cute and colorful projects -- designed for ages 0 to 24 months -- will please even the fussiest babies ... and their parents. Click here to see the book at Amazon.com.
Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders Edited by Judith Durant Sock yarn can be used for more than simply keeping toes toasty. Sock Yarn One-Skein Wonders: 101 Patterns That Go Way Beyond Socks! features not only inventive sock patterns but also more than five dozen inspired patterns for other items that can be created from a single skein of sock yarn. Click here to see the book at Amazon.com.
More Than a Dozen Dishcloths By Lisa Carnahan Composed of only knit and purl stitches, the dishcloth patterns detailed in this knitting collection are a great handmade touch for any kitchen. Well-suited for beginning-level knitters, these designs will inspire crafters to explore color combinations and ribbon embellishments in their own projects as well as in the featured dishcloths. The book includes 16 new pattern stitches and is buttressed by color photographs and tips for better knitting results. Click here to see the book at AnniesCatalog.com.