Hand Knit Holidays : Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah and Winter Solstice Hardback

In "Handknit Holidays", top knitwear designers from the United States, Canada, Belgium, and Australia share their unique Christmas, Hanukah, and winter solstice gift-giving, decorating, and dress-up projects, plus a few favorite holiday traditions.

Projects include knitted and felted ornaments; colorful strands of pompom garland; a Christmas tree skirt inspired by renowned sweaters of the Aran Islands; a wire-and-bead menorah; vintage-style beaded gloves; a poncho and matching dog sweater; and a full-range of super-quick projects for that last-minute holiday rush (balsam sachets, elf caps, a silk eye mask, funky flower pins).

Rounding out the collection are a few grand projects (a patchwork afghan, a lace shawl, a trio of table runners, a linen tablecloth) bound to become family heirlooms.

Ranging from classic to hipster-chic, the projects in "Handknit Holidays" all share a subtle sophistication until now in short supply in the holiday craft market.

Among the contributing designers are knitting-world stars like Nicky Epstein, Jo Sharp, Teva Durham, and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts.