InstaKnits

Melissa Leapman's collection offers 24 knitting projects that can be completed fairly quickly, even by people with limited free time. The designs range from small accessories such as hats, cowls and mittens to larger pieces, including wraps and sweaters.

The patterns are grouped by how long each one takes to knit rather than by type of item. Readers can check how much time they have and choose a design that fits both their taste and their schedule. A hat might be finished in a single afternoon, while a shawl can be worked over time in short daily sessions, and the sense of completion arrives sooner than it would with most projects.

The book is aimed at knitters who want to photograph their finished pieces and share them online, encouraging readers to show off what they have made on social media.