- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Collins & Brown (21 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843402971
- ISBN-13: 978-1843402978
- Product Dimensions: 27.8 x 22.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 317,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
This is a stylish collection of classic hand knitwear designs using generic weights of yarn, 4 ply, DK and Aran. The book is built around a selection of garment shapes, jackets, cardigans and sweaters, with classic sleeve variations. All the designs have a modern twist, with detailing, simple colour work, beading and texture at collar and cuffs, but essentially the garments are knitted in just one colour. Photographed in a contemporary way, using interesting layouts, this book will appeal to a wide range of knitters, who are looking for a stylish and sophisticated approach to classic knitting. A vital part of the concept is the section that shows how to alter patterns to ensure a perfect fit. The timeless appeal of all these designs means the patterns will be used again and again, perhaps in different colourways or with different detailing.
About the Author
Louisa Harding was an inhouse designer at Rowan Yarns for 12 years, and became designer and brand coordinator for Jaeger Handknits. She now works freelance for Rowan, as well as contributing to Vogue Knitting and Knitting Magazine. This is her first book of adult patterns, although she has written the Miss Bea range of books, which include designs for children. Louisa lives in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Yes, some of the designs do look a little dull, particularly as most of them are knitted in muted colours. A few purples and yellows would have brightened up the look of the book.
However, for basic shapes you can't fault this book. With so many wonderful and fancy yarns available complicated patterns aren't needed, as the yarns speak for themselves. This is where this book comes in. If you want to design your own knits but aren't sure about amounts of yarn and number of stitches etc required you can follow any one of these patterns and create your own unique design: longer/shorter length, add texture, anything. That's what I'm doing. A great basic book to have on the shelf. I would have given 5 stars but yarn yardage/meterage is not included, which is essential when substituting yarns.
However, for basic shapes you can't fault this book. With so many wonderful and fancy yarns available complicated patterns aren't needed, as the yarns speak for themselves. This is where this book comes in. If you want to design your own knits but aren't sure about amounts of yarn and number of stitches etc required you can follow any one of these patterns and create your own unique design: longer/shorter length, add texture, anything. That's what I'm doing. A great basic book to have on the shelf. I would have given 5 stars but yarn yardage/meterage is not included, which is essential when substituting yarns.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
These are fairly basic patterns and not difficult. The instructions are not perfect- you have to be able to think for yourself a bit and they use american terms, but at least they are wearable classic garments. A faily good buy compared to some knitting books!
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
If you know a bit about knitting and want to create beautiful, timeless clothes to wear, this is the book for you. The patterns are lovely and the book shows you how to measure up to knit a garment that will fit you properly. A must for anyone who wants a stylish wardrobe!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Patterns
The book arrived so promptly in good condition. On Page 28 there is a mistake with 18cm supposedly being 15 inches and on30 the sleeves do not seem wide enough. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rover
You're better off waiting on Louisa Harding's seasonal pattern books
Seriously.
To be truthful, Ms. Harding's patterns are very simple: she likes her A line, her cables and her lazy daisy stitches. Read more
To be truthful, Ms. Harding's patterns are very simple: she likes her A line, her cables and her lazy daisy stitches. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2007 by jazzy pom
Boring (sorry)
I really did want to like this book, because in my mind the word 'classic' does not equal 'dull'. Turning over the pages I found the patterns just so dull and ordinary. Read more
Published on 12 July 2007 by Knitting Nellie
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