Kaffe Fassett has been producing some of the world's most exquisite knitting designs for over 30 years. He has worked with everyone from Missoni to Bill Gibb, designing diverse and beautiful knitwear that is worn all over the world. Now Kaffe Fassett's Pattern Library provides in one volume a collection of over 190 of his most inspiring pieces. Each design is illustrated with a close-up photographic swatch, accompanied by a detailed colour chart so you can copy the pattern. A general chapter on creating your own designs, covering issues such as scale, repeats and borders, enables you to share in Kaffe's creative process and benefit from his unique tips in designing your own pieces. For Kaffe Fassett fans and anyone who loves the art of knitting, this book will be an absolute must-have. (20021018)
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Brought together here for the first time ever, a collection of Kaffe Fassett's most accomplished and successful knitting designs (20021018)
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Joanna Daneman
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Format:Hardcover
Kaffe Fassett is an artist using textiles (knits, quilts, needlepoint) and paint. His style is to use a sort of ornamentation-on-steroids, a wild profusion of color and pattern to create a wash of color with pattern that looks logical in its confusion. His work never fails to amaze me. If you liked his earlier knit books, this Pattern Library is a really valuable addition. Instead of sweater patterns, this book has detailed charts of the designs and hints on how to knit them (such as the popular round Persian Poppy that you can do with a "magic ball" or random strands of yarn tied into a giant raggedy ball that yields fascinating results.) For those who design their own vests, pullovers, jumpers and coats, this is a really valuable reference book. Personally, I'd just use it to knit pillows and not even worry about creating a garment with the patterns. Plenty of color photos, detailed shots and a nice printing job, too. Highly recommended for knitters who love colorwork.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By K. Young
Format:Hardcover
This is Kaffe's latest publication and brings together his years of pattern designing in two distinct sections. The first half of the book showcases samples and swatches of his colourwork designs, and the second half tells you how to go about knitting them, including charts and yarn suggestions. The black background to the pictures makes the colours really stand out. The book includes patterns designed for the Peruvian Connection and non-Rowan work. It is a beautifully brilliant book, with explosions of colour on every page. My only niggle would be that a few of the designs are very same-y, with only slight differences between colour choices. That said, I think this is well worth the price and is an excellent starting point for your imagination!
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By lynsey adams
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Kaffe Fassett's work, but am not looking for garment patterns as such. That is where this book scores so highly, together with the beautiful designs, both contemporary and traditional, shown in an array of inspirational colours. Unlike some other books, you don't see one garment you like, which was probably on the cover, while those inside are disappointing. The cover is only a taster for the delights inside. And it isn't about making sweaters, although he does give some useful hints on how the charts can be used for your own knitted pieces.
The book is a showcase of over 190 of his designs, with the second section of the book devoted to charts for those designs, with little personal notes beside each one with advice on its use. The writing is so down to earth and friendly that you feel almost as though Kaffe Fassett is leading you personally through a design course! I wish! None of those irritating and pretentious 'mission statements', or anything about knitting being the new yoga!
The designs themselves - what can I say? Stunning. Wonderful. If you want your socks blown off, buy this book. With the heavy discount offered by Amazon, it is well worth the money, probably more. Beautifully printed on good quality glossy paper, you may well be payng a lot more for it in a few years time. Get it now!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Lovely book
An inspirational book and one to treasure for many years! I highly recommend this for practical use and to inspire your own creations.
Published 18 days ago by Anne Hale
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Super
A beautiful book with beautiful pictures and patterns. I just druiled by looking at it all. I can't wait to finisch my first project
Published 3 months ago by Margriet Duursma
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Not so special to buy
I expected a lot of new interesting patterns, colour combinations and also instructions how to knit them. Therefore, the book was a disappointment. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Wilhelmiina Hämäläinen
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Brilliant for Crocheters too!
This book is simply beautiful for the designs and colour. Kaffe Fasset is very talented and this book has enough charts to occupy you for a very long time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Zena Diamandis
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An old friend
I had Kaffe Fassett's books many years ago and had knitted many of his designs for the family. However I gave the books away and now miss them. Read more
Published 6 months ago by maureen4999
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Kaffe Fassat Pattern library
A gorgeous book and a visual delight to look at, its given me loads of ideas for future projects. Well worth buying if you are a fan and a knitter.
Published 10 months ago by Ninette Kelly
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Wonderful pattern source
If you are a fan of Kaffe Fassett's knitting style, and want to try and reproduce his patterns on your own knitwear, this is the book for you. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Belladonna Rose
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OMG !!!
What a treat this book is. It basically gives you a huge selection of his designs, knitted up, and at the back you get the accompanying charts if you want to have a go. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ms. A. Craven
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Absolutely gorgeous
After having bought quite a few of Kaffe Fassets books trough the years, I was a bit worried that this book wouldn't be of any use to me. But I was SO wrong! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Lilly
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Kaffe Fassett's Pattern Library
The first half of this book contains the most stunningly beautiful photographs of Kaffe Fassett's designs and the colours are exquisite. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by K. Welch
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