- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Ebury Press (7 Oct 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091776686
- ISBN-13: 978-0091776688
- Product Dimensions: 31.5 x 23.4 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The author introduces a range of varied and colourful patterns to inspire readers to pick up their needles and create a designer garment. Each pattern is fully charted and has clear instructions and most can be made for and worn with equal success by men and women. Fassett explains the inspiration behind many of his designs, from ethnic decorative arts around the world and shows readers how to create them for themselves.
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I was commissioned by a very generous lady in every sense to design her a flattering jacket. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Kaffe Fassett's designs are truly marvelous. The way he uses color and texture is inspiring and fun and his writing style is warm and encouraging. The only quip is that all the patterns specify Rowan yarns. To achieve the style featured in the photo's you need those, as he uses many different yarns in every piece (eg.silk,tweed,lambswool etc).
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Beautiful Book, even if you don't knit
7 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
Finally this book is out in paper--it's about time. There are some really beautiful patterns in here, within the range of any knitter if you don't mind working with lots of colors. Some are from Glorious Knitting, and probably from his work with Rowan yarns. I love to just read this book.
Many of the designs would work well with a well-organized yarn stash. See Sally Melville Styles for ideas on that.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A classic for your library
11 April 2008
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Kaffe's ideas still look timely despite their age. If you don't believe me that they are old look at the hair styles of the models and you get a good feel for the age of the designs. Kaffe teaches you that anything, and I mean absolutely anything, can serve as the inspiration for a great knit design. The basic techniques that he uses, and has perfected, are flawless for this sort of project. Only warning. Do not try to find the yarns he used. Many of them are out of production. You will have to find your own substitutes for them. Having used part of one of his design to make my own project, I found that it took some doing finding replacement yarns but it was well worth the effort. If you want to change the colors from the ones he uses but you are not sure how to go about it and make it all work, follow his solution. Find a great piece of art with colors that please you and make sure you match your yarn colors to the one's in the painting. Works every time!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Truly glorious knitting
31 Dec 2007
Format:Paperback
This is truly an inspirational book for knitters who love working with color. There are some breathtaking items contained in these pages and Kaffe Fassett's approach is at once awe inspiring and accessible. That is something few can achieve but he does it. I highly recommend this book. Janice Rosema
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