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For little ones with four legs or two, here is a wonderful new collection of playful patterns-both classic and modern-that are fun, simple, and quick to knit. These adorable little creations, designed by Tara Jon Manning, all use chunky, luscious yarns so that even the most basic pattern looks great-in no time.

With easy-to-follow instructions, a detailed glossary of knitting tips and supply sources, this book has everything to make these designs as easy as knit one, purl two.

"Booklist" Review of Gift Knitter:Knitting Chunky for Babies with Four Legs and Two

What does it take to fashion a simple newborn gift--other than time? To needleworker Manning (Men in Knits, 2003, Mindful Knitting, 2004), it's a classic shape and big gauges that turn a great-intentioned task into a quick, much-loved gift for baby humans and dogs. After all, either boredom or competing priorities dictate whether to put aside a knitting project. More than 20 items are showcased, each with different sizes, gauges, measurements, materials, directions, and illustrations. Although not rated by difficulty, projects are clearly designed to be quickly finished, whether it's a pawprints cardigan and snake-cable pullover or a puppy pullover and luck-of-the-Irish blanket. Even more adorable are the amateur models like Italian greyhound Audrey and Brooklyn-born Nora. Appended are knitting terms and abbreviations, tips, sources and further reading, resources and materials, and a who's who.
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