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This work aims to offer the reader instructions on how to create their own knitted designs. It provides information on finding inspiration, working with colour, learning to see, using dressmaker details and finishing techniques. The reader is encouraged to develop their own original patterns.
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Master designer Deborah Newton takes the mystery out of the design process and shares the trade secrets she has accumulated in over 18 years of design experience. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Master designer Deborah Newton takes the mystery out of the design process and shares the trade secrets she has accumulated in over 18 years of design experience. Read the first page
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wonderful book that covers many topics not traditionally discussed in knitting books. She provides not only tips but information on when to use certain knitting techniques. Clear with good pictures. Best used in conjunction with a good basic knitting book.
15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having just learned knitting, I probably got in over my head when I bought this book. Her designs are very imaginative and the book is very instructive -- plenty of graphics -- but there's not much for a beginner.
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82 of 85 people found the following review helpful
NOT your run-of-the-mill knitting book
30 Nov 2000
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I rarely review a book that has several well-written reviews already, but was tempted to add my voice about this book at a time when those who are looking for a good gift for knitters may be abroad in Amazon.com-land. I also have been a knitter for Lo these many years (about 30) and have perused many knitting books and magazines. And I have several knitting friends, some real fanatics, some just beginners. I personally love this book and wholeheartedly agree with some of the other reviewers that it is the most imaginative book about knitting that I have ever come across. However, a word of caution: having spent time in the company of other knitters, I know that I am pretty much a maverick, at the far, wild end of the bell curve. There are a lot of knitters out there, some extremely technically advanced (far more than I) who simply would not know what to do with this book. So, if your target knitter follows patterns to the letter, even if your target knitter can execute Kaffe Fassett designs, if they are color-inside-the-lines type of knitter, it might be better to give them (as I have done to several of my knitting friends) "The Big Book of Knitting" by Katharina Buss, which, I have found, is mightily appreciated even by those who have an extensive knitting library. However, if your knitter is bored, bored, bored, even by the most intricate classical designs, then "Designing Knitwear" might just light their fire. I agree with the reviewer who said that "Designing Knitwear" is not for beginning knitters. So, if your knitter is just learning how to knit, purl, do stockinette stitch, it might be better to choose another book, for now at least. I have to say, though, if you know or are a maverick knitter, you will LOVE "Designing Knitwear". One of the patterns is for a white-on-white three-piece shawl that is absolutely stunning and yet so incredibly simple to make. This is the type of stylish "shawl" that I would have loved to have seen in the collection of shawls in "Shawls and Scarves: the Best of Knitter's Magazine". But hey, that's me. There's room in the world for all knitters, from perfectionist chart-followers to free-form-let's-just-see-what-happens. Happy knitting!
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
The first book I bought to learn how to design
19 May 2002
Format:Paperback
I worked very hard on a child's lace-trimmed sweater from a pattern only to be very disappointed by the result. The dropped shoulders had no shaping and a clumsy-looking knitted seam, the back rode up, and the button band was too narrow to control the curl of the edge. That was when I thought, "I could do better than this." I decided to start designing my own stuff. "Designing Knitwear" has a lot to offer someone who wants to design their own knitwear. Newton's ideas are inspiring. I don't particularly like the majority of projects she gives directions for, but I learned a lot about the design process from her, and about producing looks that are way beyond the run-of-the-mill. One thing I don't like about the book is that Newton takes the sewing approach, with the flat-knit pieces sewn together, the edges sewn on, etc. I like to keep sewing to a minimum in knitted garments.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant!
4 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
I have been knitting since I was 6, (30 years), and this is the first book I have found for a really long time that actually does what it says. It is a must for new or old knitters. It is absolutely inspiring, it has sound technical advice and innovative ideas for garments considering shape texture and colour. It discusses all areas of knitting, things that a beginner or even experienced knitter may not have even considered. The section on cutting and sewing knits to make garments is an extra bonus as this is a much neglected area, and most of us have had to learn through our mistakes. This book should make your knitting life less stressful and more enjoyable. I would reccomend it to everyone. It is the first book in years that is full of innovative ideas, and sound technical advice rather than one little bit of good information.
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