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karenplatt.co.uk: Knitting has made a come-back. Many designers are attempting to produce up-to-date fashionable knits that anyone can knit. As a knitting addict and knitwear designer, I wish more people would realise that once you can knit and purl - you can use knitting as a textile fabric with shape, texture and imagination.American knitter, Laura Irwin has not gone for boring - the lacy texture of the Shibori scarf, the textured hats, appliqued gloves and knits coupled with attention to detail, puts this ahead of many modern knitting books. I love the simplicity of the Alpaca scarf. Laura has included knitted accessories including bags. For me, some of the projects are off the scale of wearable, but it takes all kinds. Laura has a lively, creative imagination that she is applying to an art form in which proficiency is clearly shown. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, USA I would love to see her include elements and influences from that fabulous landscape, which is such a rich source of inspiration. This is a beautifully illustrated book with a clear set of basic instructions on how to knit. Garment knitting instructions are clear and use charts. Unfortunately, there are no English yarn suppliers given. U.S and U.K. knitting needles sizes are given and some of the yarns stated are available here in England.
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With "Boutique Knits", you can make your very own knockout accessories. If you love showing your personal style with the "it" handbag, funky scarf, or the hat that makes heads turn, then this book is for you.Laura Irwin designs knitted accessories for the trendsetting indie designer fashion boutique Seaplane in Portland, Oregon, and is particularly known for her felted hats and stylish bags. In this book, Laura presents designs for knitted accessories that stand out from the crowd.Patterns cover a variety of knitting techniques, including felting, intarsia, Fair Isle, lacework, and cables. Get comfortable with your crafty side as you incorporate non-knitting tools and techniques to transform your knitting to achieve that one-of-a-kind boutique feel: pliers, hammers, a sewing machine, use of millinery techniques, and handsewing techniques. Many of the projects use unique adornment: buckles and bolts borrowed from leatherwork close an intricately cabled belt, a chain handle finishes a felted bag, leather lacing dresses up a knitted bag, and grommets finish a half-felted handbag. Vintage lace, beads, ribbon, and fabric-covered buttons also appear. The author uses knitting and felting techniques to create effects like ruffles, shibori-style pleats, and clever shaping. Transform your knitting with "Boutique Knits"!
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best knitting books that I have ever bought. I just love the hat on the cover and that is what attracted me to it. I have knit the sideways cloche hat three times already and it is so fabulous. The yarns do tend to be American but finding a substitute is not hard. The hat on the cover is knitted in Rowan yarn.
This book has lovely photos and good clear instructions. I am sure that I will knit many more of the patterns.
This book has lovely photos and good clear instructions. I am sure that I will knit many more of the patterns.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book and (most) of the designs in it. Just to give an idea of skill level - I only learnt to knit on boxing day (Christmas just gone) and have already made 4 of the items out of this book. The instructions are really simple to follow and there's a great glossary at the back with illustrations which explains each of the stitches in case there's any you don't know. I've got a few pattern books but this is my favourite - because the designs are so modern and it makes me feel like a 'proper knitter' when I've finished a project!
I've knocked a star off because there a couple of things I can't make because I can't hold of the notions eg hand-made brass D ring which the author got in the US but I can't find in the UK. Not that it's her fault...
I've knocked a star off because there a couple of things I can't make because I can't hold of the notions eg hand-made brass D ring which the author got in the US but I can't find in the UK. Not that it's her fault...
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is truly beautiful, some of the patterns have a lovely vintage feel and have proved very popular with my 22 year old daughter. I have made the gorgeous hat with the plait up the side numerous times for friends and family and everyone loves it. I have also made the hat featured on the cover and it turned out beautifully. for anyone who likes to knit something that little bit special this book is a dream.
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Not for me
I was very disappointed when I got this book, the items to knit were not as good as I thought they would be, most are very complicated and are for the very experienced American... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sharon
Boutique Knits
Bought for my wife. She likes the patterns but is disappointed that most of the yarns are discontinued and being American yarns it is hard to find alternatives. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Enfield Lad
Cute and Easy-ish
This book is gorgeous! As a new knitter a lot of the patterns are well above my level but they make me want to knit and knit and knit. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Isabelle Middleton
lovely book, lovely ideas and a bit different
really cool book with something for everyone. smaller projects to bigger ones so can suit your time/ budget. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Isibez
Worth the money!
I love the hats in this book - I have already made the cover one and started another. It is American and refers to yarn no avaliable here but I will be making a good few things... Read more
Published 19 months ago by aobhro
Wow! Fantastic knits!
This a great book that is quite inspiring. I have already knitted the hat on the cover and have embarked on another. Read more
Published 20 months ago by ck2010
Such cute stuff!
Usually, with knitting books, I like at most half of the patterns included. This book has blown me away. I plan on knitting most if not all of the patterns!
Published 21 months ago by Ms. M. Brown
Beautiful Knits, Beautiful Book!
The photos in this book are lovely and actually show you what the finished piece will look like. So far i have made the hat on the front cover - very easy and am working the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by kirstyk
enchanting design but not so easy to make
I was very excited to receive this book having looked at the review so good, but was a little disappointed to find out the author is American and material, method; everything about... Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Mrs. T. Guteridge
Fab Designs
I've made the hat on the cover and it turned out lovly, so why give it a 3 star, well perhaps its because it is using american terminology but I had to rip back and try to figure... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Ms. A. Lewis
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