- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd; illustrated edition edition (Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861084048
- ISBN-13: 978-1861084040
- Product Dimensions: 28.1 x 21.9 x 1.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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As one of Britain's foremost knitwear designers, Jean Moss brings together an exclusive selection of 24 of her classic designs that includes something for knitters of all skill levels. Jean demystifies the techniques needed to knit beautiful pieces, providing simple but effective designer secrets on everything from casting on to simple finishing techniques. She shows you how a professional finish can be achieved, with only a basic understanding of how to knit and purl. Whether you are a beginner looking for simple but elegant knits, or a more experienced knitter who wants to make chic and glamorous clothes, there is something here for you. Choose from this wealth of timeless, stunning yet simple-to-knit pieces using tried and tested designer tricks-of-the-trade.
About the Author
Jean Moss is one of Britain's leading sweater designers and has published several successful books. A self-taught knitter, she has been producing her own unique collections for 25 years, as well as designing for Rowan Yarns and many international fashion houses such as Ralph Lauren, Laura Ashley and Benetton. She lectures extensively both in North America and Europe and has a high profile amongst the international knitting community. She also hosts her own specialist Knitting and Gardens tours for US knitters and has a regular dialogue with British knitters through her monthly column in Knitting magazine.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am SO pleased with this book. I rarely have time to write reviews but am blown off by this book. It's probably the best knitting book I've bought in quite a while. And I have a LOT of them! I would like to make the majority of items here. All very pretty, stylish and flattering. None of the old style long baggy jumpers with tight rib at the bottom. Really lovely.
The sweaters are graded and there's everything from stuff for the beginner all the way up. She gives suggestions on how to give each item a different look too. There are a few accessories including a pretty lacy scarf and shawl, and a cloche and gloves. Just enough. They're all pretty special. Tops that can be worn out at night - camis and longsleeved - as well as daywear. Really cute cardis and jackets.
AND there's a really great techniques section at the book. This is amazing. For someone who has just gotten into lace knitting, she includes drawings of how to do yarnovers in between different combis of stitches and at ends of a row- something that has baffled me for a while. Short rows, everything. I hate having to dig up different books when Ï come to a technique I'm not sure of. thank you!
Yarns used tend to be rowan, jaeger, and aretesano alpaca. And she is not a fan of the huge needle yarn. Luckily i am so over that phase now... they're so uncomfortable. It has to be a really cute pattern to attract me to anything over 8mm max. Most of these patterns run between 3mm and 4mm needles.
She uses colourwork and beadwork but not in huge quantities - just enough to give style. I'm not a fan of either, I tend to prefer texture, whether lacey or cabley - which she has lots of too - but I really like these.
Caveat for the larger ladies - only a couple of items go over a 40inch bust. That said, I'm sure you could adapt some of them.
I HIGHLY recommend this book!
The sweaters are graded and there's everything from stuff for the beginner all the way up. She gives suggestions on how to give each item a different look too. There are a few accessories including a pretty lacy scarf and shawl, and a cloche and gloves. Just enough. They're all pretty special. Tops that can be worn out at night - camis and longsleeved - as well as daywear. Really cute cardis and jackets.
AND there's a really great techniques section at the book. This is amazing. For someone who has just gotten into lace knitting, she includes drawings of how to do yarnovers in between different combis of stitches and at ends of a row- something that has baffled me for a while. Short rows, everything. I hate having to dig up different books when Ï come to a technique I'm not sure of. thank you!
Yarns used tend to be rowan, jaeger, and aretesano alpaca. And she is not a fan of the huge needle yarn. Luckily i am so over that phase now... they're so uncomfortable. It has to be a really cute pattern to attract me to anything over 8mm max. Most of these patterns run between 3mm and 4mm needles.
She uses colourwork and beadwork but not in huge quantities - just enough to give style. I'm not a fan of either, I tend to prefer texture, whether lacey or cabley - which she has lots of too - but I really like these.
Caveat for the larger ladies - only a couple of items go over a 40inch bust. That said, I'm sure you could adapt some of them.
I HIGHLY recommend this book!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once again Jean Moss has produced a book full of delightful designs, with something for everyone - young and old, experienced knitters or beginners - with clear instructions and photographs.From lacy shawls to sexy and very feminine tops to stylish cardigans, it is hard to know where to begin. As a more mature woman, I will probably start with one of the lovely cardigans - can't wait!
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118 of 120 people found the following review helpful
WOW! My best buy in a long time.
6 Feb 2007
Format:Hardcover
I am SO pleased with this book. I rarely have time to write reviews but am blown off by this book. It's probably the best knitting book I've bought in quite a while. And I have a LOT of them! I would like to make the majority of items here. All very pretty, stylish and flattering. None of the old style long baggy jumpers with tight rib at the bottom. Really lovely.
The sweaters are graded and there's everything from stuff for the beginner all the way up. She gives suggestions on how to give each item a different look too. There are a few accessories including a pretty lacy scarf and shawl, and a cloche and gloves. Just enough. They're all pretty special. Tops that can be worn out at night - camis and longsleeved - as well as daywear. Really cute cardis and jackets.
AND there's a really great techniques section at the book. This is amazing. For someone who has just gotten into lace knitting, she includes drawings of how to do yarnovers in between different combis of stitches and at ends of a row- something that has baffled me for a while. Short rows, everything. I hate having to dig up different books when Ï come to a technique I'm not sure of. thank you!
Yarns used tend to be rowan, jaeger, and aretesano alpaca. And she is not a fan of the huge needle yarn. Luckily i am so over that phase now... they're so uncomfortable. It has to be a really cute pattern to attract me to anything over 8mm max. Most of these patterns run between 3mm and 4mm needles.
She uses colourwork and beadwork but not in huge quantities - just enough to give style. I'm not a fan of either, I tend to prefer texture, whether lacey or cabley - which she has lots of too - but I really like these.
Caveat for the larger ladies - only a couple of items go over a 40inch bust. That said, I'm sure you could adapt some of them.
I HIGHLY recommend this book.....
The sweaters are graded and there's everything from stuff for the beginner all the way up. She gives suggestions on how to give each item a different look too. There are a few accessories including a pretty lacy scarf and shawl, and a cloche and gloves. Just enough. They're all pretty special. Tops that can be worn out at night - camis and longsleeved - as well as daywear. Really cute cardis and jackets.
AND there's a really great techniques section at the book. This is amazing. For someone who has just gotten into lace knitting, she includes drawings of how to do yarnovers in between different combis of stitches and at ends of a row- something that has baffled me for a while. Short rows, everything. I hate having to dig up different books when Ï come to a technique I'm not sure of. thank you!
Yarns used tend to be rowan, jaeger, and aretesano alpaca. And she is not a fan of the huge needle yarn. Luckily i am so over that phase now... they're so uncomfortable. It has to be a really cute pattern to attract me to anything over 8mm max. Most of these patterns run between 3mm and 4mm needles.
She uses colourwork and beadwork but not in huge quantities - just enough to give style. I'm not a fan of either, I tend to prefer texture, whether lacey or cabley - which she has lots of too - but I really like these.
Caveat for the larger ladies - only a couple of items go over a 40inch bust. That said, I'm sure you could adapt some of them.
I HIGHLY recommend this book.....
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Couture Knits - A Perfect Fit!
17 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
As the granddaughter of a dressmaker, I was taught to identify well-constructed garments. I had not encountered tailoring, draping and fitting techiniques in knitwear design until I read Jean Moss' knitting design books and attended her lectures. Jean Moss brings essential couture techniques to knitting that ensure a dressmaker's fit to each garment.
In Couture Knits Jean Moss guides knitters of all levels through designs that are fresh and colorful. She shares dressmaker techniques that enable the knitter to finish each garment with polish and skill. The lessons in fitting a knitted garment will serve knitters well as lifelong tools for adding the couture touch. I recommend Couture Knits highly to knitters as well as knitwear design students. Jean Moss' books are perfect knitters' reference tools.
If Couture Knits is your introduction to Jean Moss' knitwear designs, you will be wonderfully pleased with the outcome of your first project. You will undoubtably become spoiled when you notice just how well the garments you have knitted fit. Those of you who are serious about knitting and wearing great fitting designs will enjoy Couture Knits as much as I do.
In Couture Knits Jean Moss guides knitters of all levels through designs that are fresh and colorful. She shares dressmaker techniques that enable the knitter to finish each garment with polish and skill. The lessons in fitting a knitted garment will serve knitters well as lifelong tools for adding the couture touch. I recommend Couture Knits highly to knitters as well as knitwear design students. Jean Moss' books are perfect knitters' reference tools.
If Couture Knits is your introduction to Jean Moss' knitwear designs, you will be wonderfully pleased with the outcome of your first project. You will undoubtably become spoiled when you notice just how well the garments you have knitted fit. Those of you who are serious about knitting and wearing great fitting designs will enjoy Couture Knits as much as I do.
42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Not what I was expecting
28 Mar 2007
Format:Hardcover
There are a few designs I may consider knitting, but if I had looked at this book in a book-store it would not have been purchased. I don't think there is one item that jumps out and says "Knit Me!" Perhaps the test knitters and stylists let Ms Moss down with the projects in this book. Some of the sweaters appear to have been knit with very poor regard to tension and there is one sweater (Rosie) that shows the wide neckline pulled down over the shoulders. The back view reveals sloppy seaming and cables pulled out of whack. One of the sleeves looks as if it has been caught on a stray branch and has a stitch pulled. Not a lot of attention to detail here.
On the plus side, there is a fairly comprehensive Techniques section and the Project Index has a thumbnail for each sweater. The index also makes mention that this book is a retrospective and that some of the patterns have
been previously published under different names.
On the plus side, there is a fairly comprehensive Techniques section and the Project Index has a thumbnail for each sweater. The index also makes mention that this book is a retrospective and that some of the patterns have
been previously published under different names.
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