Review on Cozy Knits: Top Designers Offer 50 Fast & Easy Knitting Projects by Amanda Castillo

Tanis Gray has published a beautiful book of cozy knitting patterns that contains knitting patterns from many designers. The book is divided into sections: Heart Beanies, Warm and Wonderful Mittens, Plush Hoodies and Scarves, Tight Jumpers, Shawls and Shrugs, and Quick and Smart Gifts. I wanted to knit to earn five stars. In addition, all patterns are shown and none of them are written out. I'm not a chart lover and that makes it difficult for me to use the book. Some of the patterns I really liked are Raindrops and Streams, a braided top hat designed by Faina Gobershtein. It has a small rib with a physical body. The Diamond Jubilee Slip-Stitch Hat, also designed by Goberstein, comes in two colors and forms a beautiful geometric pattern. There is a colorful green beanie called I-Cord, Can You designed by Linda Medina that looks very warm and cozy. The Silver Plates Cap is a lace and braided knit hat perfect for winter. A ribbed brioche du jour scarf in bright orange and purple is a natural work of art, designed by Nancy Marchand. I love knitting hoods, and I especially love Angela Hahn's lace hood with tulip lace. The Weekend Away lace leggings are actually a hood and are associated with decreases and increases and front jerseys. A cute Art Deco Faux Cables scarf by Angela Tong. This is a mix of knits and links, but looks more adventurous. This Victorian lace shawl is knitted in heavyweight yarn on 11 gauge needles, worked inside out and designed by Hilary Smith Callis. I love the Rockabye Baby Wavy Lace Blanket from Tanis Grey. It's perfect for a newborn. Climbing Vines cable gaiters keep your calves and ankles warm on cold days. They are also very trendy. Designed by Debbie O'Neill. For a beautiful gift, try tilt-a-whirl lace and afghan garter fabric. It looks complicated, but it's actually a lot easier than it looks. It can be enlarged or reduced and was designed by Teresa Chynoweth. You Are My Sunshine is an adorable ponytail sweater for 6-8 month old babies, designed by Robin Melanson. In general, I was not impressed by either sweaters or shawls. Neither do I. I like to work exclusively with diagrams. Apart from these two small remarks, the book is quite good.