Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter | 
| Author: Alison Hansel
Publisher: Wiley
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  55 reviews
Sales Rank: 37080
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8 x 0.5
ISBN: 0470067314
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.432041
EAN: 9780470067314
ASIN: 0470067314
Publication Date: May 7, 2007
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Product Description
bSit and Knit a Spell/b p You'll soon be knitting enchanting things you didn't know were within your powers. Charmed Knits offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter - a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, Harry Christmas Ornaments, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of special stitch patterns and design elements make it easy for all knitters - from beginners to those at Mrs. Weasley's level- to work knitting magic. Charmed Knits whisks you away on a wonderful journey. Along the way, you can pick patterns inspired by the Weasleys, stock up at Diagon Alley, show your house colors, conjure up gifts, or create pieces to help you feel at home in the magical world of Harry Potter.
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 Beginners Only December 24, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you are an experienced knitter you are likely to be very disappointed in this book. The patterns are all extremely basic. If you've ever knit a sweater before you could probably do much better on your own by just substituting in Hogwarts house colors in your favorite scarf, sweater or sock patterns. Perhaps the book might make a good first pattern book for a very young knitter, but if you're no longer a first-year when it comes to knitting you would be better served by many of the free patterns available on the internet.
 A bit complicated. September 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is not for beginner knitters. I could barely make sense of what it was telling me to do. A little blad, but could be fun for someone who wants to make harry potter themed gifts.
 Harry Potter Knits August 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was somewhat disappointed in the projects. I thought they might be a bit more interesting. About the only one that was really potterish was Molly's sweater, rest could have been anything. Designs not bad but who makes socks anymore. I've been knitting for approx. 50 years and can't remember anyone knitting socks since the war. 2nd that is. Still it was a good accomplishment but I wish there were more interesting projects. Would have liked to see more sweaters and less mittens and scarves. It'll still make a good addition to my collection. Not sorry I bought it but not very practical either.
Magical Shmagical August 22, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm afraid I have to reluctantly concur with the other individuals who gave this book an unfavorable review. I didn't want to be disappointed but I really was when it arrived. With so many fans of the books and films the expectation bar is set pretty, perhaps even unrealistically high. So if you're expecting dramatic, colorful and ornate projects inspired by the movies' costumes, you will be sorely disappointed. The author's admitted penchant ("About the Author") for the Weasley twins' sweaters becomes patently obvious as you flip through the book. (While much can be said for the admirable qualities of the Weasleys, their attire would probably not be listed among them.) A few patterns are indeed fanciful and brightly-colored, an effort was definitely made to use House Colors in others but above all magic itself seems to be lacking. Case in point the wingless, dull sepia "Golden Snitch Ball" ornament might make a dung beetle drool but it doesn't come anywhere close to evoking the dynamism of an "actual" Snitch. Some metallic yarn would take it from static to enchanted, that fast. Unfortunately the vast majority of projects in "Charmed Knits" are essentially generic patterns given Harry Potterfied names. A head's up about the author's humbler ambitions would have prevented those of us guilty of magical thinking from having been so disappointed.
Charmed Knits July 31, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great addition to any Harry Potter enthusiast's collection. The projects are easy to understand with no crazy knitting language. Its great to have color pictures, along with suggestions of non-obscure products to create the projects. There is literally something for everyone, little kid to adult.
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