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"Fitted Knits" features 25 projects, beginning with simple T-shirts and shrugs and then moving on to more advanced jumpers, cardigans and skirts. It includes a comprehensive section covering the skills necessary to create a will-fitted garment, removing the guesswork from customising patterns. Each project includes customisation tips and tricks, describing to the knitter how to tell when and where increases and decreases should be placed to create the most attractive shaping.
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Stefanie Japel's designs have been featured on popular knitting sites, such as Magknits.com and Knitty.com, and in books including Stitch 'n Bitch Nation (Workman, November 2004). At least six of her patterns have been used in knit-alongs on sites including Craftster.org and Bust Lounge.
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've considered books with "top down" patterns in the past but never having knit using the method before I've always been a little apprehensive of the technique. I bought this book on the basis of the beautiful front cover photo and have knit one of the sweater designs already. If the ease and speed with which I've been able to produce a finished product is anything to go by I may be tempted to switch to top down knitting in the round permanently.
The book covers a variety of designs (all for women) from a beautiful lace panelled bustier to a dress and a business suit. A couple of the sweater designs, whilst pretty and shapley are quite similar, but the purpose of this book is to encourage knitters to tailor the designs to their own body shapes and tastes. A confident knitter armed with a glossary of stitch patterns could easily make more unique items from Stefanie's simple and flattering designs.
The book covers a variety of designs (all for women) from a beautiful lace panelled bustier to a dress and a business suit. A couple of the sweater designs, whilst pretty and shapley are quite similar, but the purpose of this book is to encourage knitters to tailor the designs to their own body shapes and tastes. A confident knitter armed with a glossary of stitch patterns could easily make more unique items from Stefanie's simple and flattering designs.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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Ms. Japel is one of the modern designers I can get behind. She understands that we knitters want stuff for our wardrobes, and will like to use yarn that doesn't break the bank. The designs are very much Ms. Japel's aesthetic, in terms of using purl bands to break up stocking stitch and adding texture, as well using yarn overs for increases with a decorative effect. Ms. Japel's style is definately her own, and different from what you get on the high street.
Strangely, I rather like the patterns that I've seen people do online, rather than in the book itself at first, but the latter has grown on me. What Japel does is give the knitter a launching pad for using her own creativity in stitches and shaping. Her patterns can be used as a template for one's own creativity. There are instructions in terms of how to do shaping, and how to make the pattern work for you.
Japel's commentary in the book is good natured, as she states her reasons and aims for the clothes presented. The book has patterns grouped into seasons - sleeveless or shortsleeved for summer, and a slip over for fall.
If there is any unhappiness on my part, I guess it's the fact that all the topdowns are raglans. Don't get me wrong, I love a good raglan, but I would have liked to see a topdown knitted using the inset sleeve method, because I find that a bit more flattering.
Good book though. I'm glad that I broke down and bought it.
Strangely, I rather like the patterns that I've seen people do online, rather than in the book itself at first, but the latter has grown on me. What Japel does is give the knitter a launching pad for using her own creativity in stitches and shaping. Her patterns can be used as a template for one's own creativity. There are instructions in terms of how to do shaping, and how to make the pattern work for you.
Japel's commentary in the book is good natured, as she states her reasons and aims for the clothes presented. The book has patterns grouped into seasons - sleeveless or shortsleeved for summer, and a slip over for fall.
If there is any unhappiness on my part, I guess it's the fact that all the topdowns are raglans. Don't get me wrong, I love a good raglan, but I would have liked to see a topdown knitted using the inset sleeve method, because I find that a bit more flattering.
Good book though. I'm glad that I broke down and bought it.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was very excited when I got this book given how lovely the garments looked but when I started knitting I was very dissapointed. There are so many mistakes - in the instructions, the stitch counts and even in the measurements on the schematics. I lost confidence very quickly. I have made a few of the garments from the book and I'm pleased with them overall, but I had to ignore the patterns and do my own calculations. The patterns are simple enough that this was possible, but a very big inconvenience and spoiled my enjoyment of knitting from this book.
Also, as other reviewers have said, it's very difficult to get the suggested yarns in the UK, and I had big problems getting substitutes in worsted weight.
Also, as other reviewers have said, it's very difficult to get the suggested yarns in the UK, and I had big problems getting substitutes in worsted weight.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good knitting patterns
Very useful and up to date patterns - good pictures and clear instructions. You probably need to be an experienced knitter to use the book.
Published 6 months ago by N F R
beautiful but unknitable
I bought this book with great expectations. loved the pictures, thought great until I started knitting. A complete waste of time. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by Jo
Excellent book
Excellent patterns. Easy to follow and to adapt patterns to your size. I have already knitted two jumpers and I only bought this book last month!!!
Published on 2 Nov 2009 by Sam
great patterns
Fantastic book only drawbacks, can't decide what to knit first and have spent so much time lusting after patterns so have fallen behind on present knit project1
Published on 17 May 2009 by old post office
Fabulous!!!!!
Buy this book! Dont think twice just buy this book!
I held off for months as I found the cover so unapealling. Silly girl. Read more
I held off for months as I found the cover so unapealling. Silly girl. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2009 by Danielle Jessica Rush
disappointed
I am a little disappointed in this book. My first impression as I skimmed quickly through this book was "not interested in many patterns so far, not exciting". Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2009 by Mrs. Teresa Moncion
I really liked this
I really like this knitting book, it gives you classic designs alongside some contemporary ones. The photographys good, and the instructions are good. Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by lovemurakami
Unmet expectations
I am severely disappointed by this book and think it is a waste of time and money.
I was expecting a workbook to allow me to create knits which fit perfectly. Read more
I was expecting a workbook to allow me to create knits which fit perfectly. Read more
Published on 14 July 2008 by Discrepancy
Has promise, needs translation
Being blessed with big boobs and a small waist, I am always on the look-out for kntting patterns that will actaully fit me, rather than having to be enormous all over and ending up... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2008 by J. A. Child
very interesting book
My book has just arrived and from the first glance it is a very exciting book. I have been looking through and it is full of really lovely top down sweaters,tops and cardigans. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2008 by The Urban Gypsy
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