Kaffe Fassett's knitted garments sell for upwards of $1000 each. This book includes over 300 patterns for jackets, coats, waistcoats, dresses, shawls, and slipovers for men, women and children, plus lots of variations for the more adventurous knitter.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Lesley Darcy
Format:Paperback
What makes Kaffe Fassett's books so inspiring is his use of colour, his 'go for it!' attitude and his passion for knitting. Although this is a little dated from the style point of view - lots of 80s shapes - it is still a worthy addition to any knitter's library.
The patterns are easy to follow - he doesn't go in for complicated intarsia, virtually all designs are only two colours a row although they may look way more difficult, and there is a lot of 'nuts and bolts' information for inexperienced knitters. As long as you can cast on, do stocking stitch, and cast off then you'll be able to complete these patterns. The charts are excellent - good for using in other (more modern!) shaped designs and this is why I think his book is still relevant today. His designs, whether delicious poppies in twenty colours, or zig zag stripes, or huge damask flowers, have not dated - buy this book along with Ann Budd's 'A Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns' (or use your own favourite basic shape patterns) and create something unique and wonderful!
The patterns are easy to follow - he doesn't go in for complicated intarsia, virtually all designs are only two colours a row although they may look way more difficult, and there is a lot of 'nuts and bolts' information for inexperienced knitters. As long as you can cast on, do stocking stitch, and cast off then you'll be able to complete these patterns. The charts are excellent - good for using in other (more modern!) shaped designs and this is why I think his book is still relevant today. His designs, whether delicious poppies in twenty colours, or zig zag stripes, or huge damask flowers, have not dated - buy this book along with Ann Budd's 'A Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns' (or use your own favourite basic shape patterns) and create something unique and wonderful!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Old Hen
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I've drooled over Kaffe Fassett's work since I first came across it years ago, so I finally treated myself to a copy of this book. His use of colour is mouthwatering, and whilst I may never knit anything out of it, it inspires me to be more adventurous with my own knitting.
Well worth the small outlay.
Well worth the small outlay.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By flickchick6
Format:Paperback
I am not a huge fan of Kaffe Fassett knitting patterns but all his books are so beautiful to look at and inspiring that they are more than worth their cost. Even though I am not a big fan of Kaffe I still generally like at least one pattern from each of his books.
THis has the most amzing photography one expects from Kaffe and was the book that kicked off his career so is a must have for any Kaffe fan and anyone looking to design their own knitwear or any clothing. Fans of colourwork should buy this inspirational book
THis has the most amzing photography one expects from Kaffe and was the book that kicked off his career so is a must have for any Kaffe fan and anyone looking to design their own knitwear or any clothing. Fans of colourwork should buy this inspirational book
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Good buy, very good service and great product. Received it very quickly, extremely well packed. Cannot fault it in anyway.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Terence Collins
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Zany Knitting Patterns
Love the colour and styles of Kaffe Fassett, and couldn't find this book anywhere else. Delighted as the patterns are easy to follow, but look complex.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. M. R. Forsythe
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Extensively water damaged on end pages and certainly not in the very good condition described. The book is usable and was cheap but I would have paid more for a sound copy had I... Read more
Published 9 months ago by dotgreen catwoman
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Kaffe Fassett
The book I ordered was not new, and some percent of the price was donated to charity. Yet the price was very low so I was very surprised to receive a very beautiful book that was... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mylady
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Glorious knitting makes glorious reading!
This is a wonderfully inspiring book! Yes the style of the clothes themselves are very 80's, but the use of colour is amazing. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Biscuit Muncher
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