Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

Known for her keen sense of color, Joelle Hoverson, a fine artist and professional stylist, has put together a fun, fresh collection that includes classics like baby booties and bonnets, sweaters, and scarves, plus imaginative options like a cashmere tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, floor cushions, and a poncho - surely something for everyone on the gift list. And to make each present extra-special, Hoverson offers simple tips on working with color and how to incorporate knitting - and yarn embellishments like ribbons, cords, and tassels - into the gift wrap.