The new book from Debbie Bliss - Published September 2011

July 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Nothing warms the heart more than a handmade gift. The thoughtful consideration and investment of time poured into a hand-knitted present is guaranteed to make the recipient feel cherished. Knits to Give is a collection of 30 gift ideas from top knitwear designer Debbie Bliss.

The book is divided into five sections – For Her, For Him, For Baby, For Kids, For the Home – and contains the solution to every tricky gift-giving problem. All the projects are designed to give maximum joy whilst taking the minimum of time and fuss – no project should take longer than a week to make, with some as quick as just a single evening. There are also plenty of entry-level projects that will suit the beginner knitter, yet still result in an individual and enticing personal gift.

For her, choose between accessories including a decorative scarf, a cabled cuff bangle or an elegant beaded clutch bag. Men can be notoriously difficult to shop for when it comes to finding the right gift, so why not make him something unique? A dapper scarf or a striped tie knitted in his favourite colours, perhaps? And for man’s best friend, how about knitting a snug dog coat? The birth of a baby is always a joyous event, so make any new parent’s day by gifting a handmade shawl, bootees or toy. A heart cushion can be given on Valentine’s Day or to celebrate moving in to a new home. Whatever the occasion, all the projects in Knits to Give are a joy to make, to give, and to receive.


About the author

Debbie Bliss is one of the foremost designers and authors of hand knitting patterns in both the UK, the US and increasingly in Europe and Asia. Her bestselling books have earned her a dedicated army of fans who adore her stylish, easy-to-make designs that have an enduring appeal. Her most recent titles include The Knitter’s Year, Essential Kids and Simply Baby, which demonstrate her flair for creating stylish garments for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers as well as lovely knitted homewares. In Autumn 2008 she launched her Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine published in the US, and is now published biannually each Spring and Autumn and continues to grow in circulation. Renowned for its quality, Debbie’s yarn range is widely available throughout the UK, Europe, US and Canada, stocked in most good knitting stores and available to order online.