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Knit N' Style Magazine (US), December 2007
"Quick! What's the first word you think of when you hear the name Kaffe Fassett? If it wasn't `color' then you haven't yet entered the world of this talented and internationally known designer-and it's high time you do...Other words for Kaffe and his 24 new designs: scrumptious, lush, amazing, and fun come to mind. We are so glad he's back!"
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Kaffe Fassett needs no introduction to knitters, nor does his uniquely brilliant colourwork. He is the undisputed master of subtle and glorious colour ombinations, but his patterns depend on the yarns being available if you wish to copy these exactly, as most knitters do. Rowan has taken the unique step of deciding to give Kaffe the chance to redesign and recolour 24 of his favourite Rowan designs in the current range of Rowan classic yarns, such as their pure wool Scottish Tweed and the Rowan pure wool and cotton ranges.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As someone very new to the knitting circle, I must say that Kaffe was a name, I thought, shouldn't be reckoned with. Not so soon in my career, at least. Until I came upon this book. Not only are the instructions user friendly, but they work! With photographs of stunning patterns it is most certainly a motivating book. I'm now far passed the scarves of old and onto more daring, exciting projects. With Kaffe and his tools by my side, I'm on my way. And am in very good company.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This is certainly a beautiful book to look at and some of Kaffe's classic designs are made a bit more accessible for the faint hearted. I was somewhat disappointed, however, that the "re-working in modern yarns" meant little more than replacing the old Donnegal lambswool tweed etc. with Scottish Tweed. Presumably when Rowan discontinue it for the latest re-incarnation of the yarn, Kaffe will have to bring out another new book!
My biggest disappointment, however, was that nothing has been done to increase the range of sizes (maximum 38 inch bust in many cases). Most people with a a bit of patience can work out substitute yarns, but making a pattern bigger is another matter. This is especially surprising given that the patterns in the Rowan magazine now cater for up to size 22.
All in all, a lovely book to look at but probably a bit of a multi-coloured elephant!
My biggest disappointment, however, was that nothing has been done to increase the range of sizes (maximum 38 inch bust in many cases). Most people with a a bit of patience can work out substitute yarns, but making a pattern bigger is another matter. This is especially surprising given that the patterns in the Rowan magazine now cater for up to size 22.
All in all, a lovely book to look at but probably a bit of a multi-coloured elephant!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is stunning! It's so great to see these classic patterns back! This is a book I will use again and again. In the event the stated yarns are superceded by newer more beautiful Rowan yarns substitution will be a piece of cake as the yarn information at the back is given in great detail with everything you'd need to know for switching yarn.
I found the sheer vibrancy of the designs the perfect antidote to the proliferation of muted single colour patterns. The throws and cushions are divine and would warm up the darkest living rooms. If I get cracking now I'll have a cosy bright nook to knit in next winter!
I found the sheer vibrancy of the designs the perfect antidote to the proliferation of muted single colour patterns. The throws and cushions are divine and would warm up the darkest living rooms. If I get cracking now I'll have a cosy bright nook to knit in next winter!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not for the novice knitter
I a huge fan of Kaffe's work and have made several of his quilts and several other quilts in his fabric. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Griffin
Very good it will be used a lot
It is a very good book and as I do a lot of hand knitting I have lots of small amount of yarns when an article is finished so now I have pattens I can use them up no waste.
Published on 12 Dec 2009 by Mrs. ASPENCE
Kaffe knits again
wonderful book,excellent photography and inspirational patterns. The only down side is the cost of the yarn to knit them
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by Mrs. Yvonne J. Overell
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