Knitting Pattern-a-Day: 2008 Day-to-Day Calendar Read Free Books and Download eBooks
A 2008 calendar with knitting patterns.
Calendar: 320 pages
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Pag edition (August 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1579393306
ISBN-13: 978-1579393304
Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 7.3 x 1.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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So, I received last year's and like many people thought that a lot of the patterns were weird or just variations of the same thing. BUT, there were a few that I used and loved. Had I bought these patterns separately, it would probably have cost me the same. I kept those I thought I would use someday and am offering the rest up on Freecycle.I bought the 2008. LOTS of kids stuff. Good for those with kids (me). It would be nice if there was some way to see most of what patterns are inside befre buying, kwim?Overall, I think if you get just a few patterns you love, it's worth the price. And, there are pages dedicated to different stitch patterns/techniques, which was a bonus for me.
But it still has a long way to go. I purchased the 2007 calendar and was greatly disappointed, and was not going to get the 2008 calendar. However, since in was on sale for 50% off, I gave it another chance. While I personally think that there are many more desirable patterns than 2007 (I only liked two patterns the entire year in 2007.) there are many, many repetitive dishcloth patterns, with only slight variations from each pattern. As another reviewer mentioned, there are also numerous knitted animals, people, phone and Ipod decorations, one of those patterns would have been sufficient, rather than dragging them out incessantly through the entire year. It did seem that they had more patterns that carried on for consecutive days than 2007 did. Their photography improved from 2007 and I did find a scarf pattern that I liked and I plan on making a few of the socks. Worthwhile if you can get it 50%off.
This is my first year with this type of calendar and I couldn't be more pleased. So far, I have found quite a few patterns that I would like to make and it is only January. Also, I really enjoy seeing what each new day will bring. There is a nice index with all the patterns sorted by many different categories such as afghans/blankets, socks, baby, hats, kids, etc. etc. There are multiple types of every possible knitted item so I don't really see how you can loose. In terms of the flimsy paper, well what do you expect for such a large number of colored pages (all patterns are in color) at such a reasonable price? You would have to pay a lot more for thicker pages. For me, I will either copy or put into plastic sleeves the patterns I want to keep.
How many mp3 player covers do we need? Are we too stupid to figure out how to make them without a written pattern? Patterns are far too simple and simular patterns can be found free on the internet. What a total waste of money. Next year I'll just use the money to add to my yarn stash.
The knitting patterns are sometimes interesting, sometimes not. There are too many "cutesy" patterns and not enough serious challenges for proficient knitters.
Almost every single pattern in this thing is available free on on the internet. Most of the patterns are dated, ugly, or just plain undesirable. Save your money and do NOT buy this!!!!
I've received this calendar as a gift for several years now. The 2008 edition is terrible!!! There is not one pattern in all 366 days that I would consider making. Not only that . . . there are not really 366 patterns. Most patterns are at least 2 days. Also, far too many of them are stuffed animals, or clothes for stuffed animals. For example, there is a pattern for scarf for a stuffed squirrel.It's obvious that these people have run out of material for this calendar. Take my advice and save your money.
This calendar is a great value for the money. There are well over 200 patterns here. You don't get 365 because some run on to more than one day, and they have Saturday and Sunday on the same card. Still, this is a tremendous amount of patterns.I like that many of them are small and easily portable--though there are some sweaters too. There are some projects I would never make, but plenty that I would. I'm even inspired to see if I couldn't come up with a pattern to submit for the next calendar.Plus, I was able to pick up my copy at Sam's Club for $8.47. Definitely a good value!
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