Family Circle Easy Knitting Plus Crochet: Holiday 2005

Included in this issue are two mini-booklets provided by Bernat and Lion Brand. The Bernat booklet has several patterns certain to appeal to the younger set, done in colours and yarns that anyone over 20 would look silly in! The booklet from Lion Brand has 6 patterns in it for the cooler weather, from kooky hats and skirts for the young girl to a neat chain-link scarf for those that are young at heart.

Mosaic knitting has a brief feature in this issue with both hand and machine instructions for a couple projects. Sweaters, wraps, shrugs, ponchos, and pullovers galore fill the pages. There is a very sexy tank dress for the more daring. A section on crocheted work wardrobe separates has very nice styles, not at all clunky looking. There is even a skirt that is definitely not just for casual Fridays! There is a section on cable knitting that should find something to appeal to everyone. For those that are new to cables, there is even a tutorial that shows you how to make these different sizes and styles of cables. A basic sock pattern is dressed up by using 2 strands of sock yarn, and several suggestions onhow to make your socks your own. There is one pair of patterns for those that insist on having a holiday sweater... this is sized for Moms and kids. The few patterns included for children are very timeless and at the same time very appealing to the young. The felted projects included this time are mostly accessories for storing your knitting tools, shown in bright colours, are a treat for the eye.