- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Potter Craft (1 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 030734696X
- ISBN-13: 978-0307346964
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 1.6 x 26.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 700,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the sea of current knitting books, precious few actually tell a woman how to use her hand-knitting skills to create something flirty and flattering that she'll love to wear - no matter what her size or shape and knitters of all sizes are desperate for intricately detailed, seemingly tailored designs. Based on the dainty and romantic garments of previous historical periods, the 25 modern and alluring designs in Romantic Hand Knits are entirely fresh. For instance, a vintage lace camisole is lengthened and reinvented as a lovely summer slip dress, while a late-eighteenth- century corset cover inspires the design for a lacy fitted top with elbow-length sleeves. This sweet and alluring style can't be contained in any one era of fashion history, but instead transcends current trends by embracing the natural form of a woman's body. With the new fibres available today, Annie has been able to knit up fabrics that create a handtailored look meaning women everywhere will be able to create fitted tops, dresses and accessories that make them feel pretty, desirable and sexy.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
So many errata for this book that I would not even attempt a single pattern. I have seen pages and pages of them floating on the ether.
I was not impressed; oddly shaped or crude armholes are a particular bete noir of mine and there are quite a few in here.
I do not find the designs 'romantic' but a bit brash and trashy.
The colouring of the garments is often a bit 'Cor blimey -Primark' too.
Theatrical, more than romantic, and a very odd film, at that. A knitted ra ra skirt is not for me, for you, not for anyone. The Bishop's Wife, is the only truly romantic design, only ruined by its name which sounds like a euphemism, and if not,then are Bishop's Wives romantic?
I was not impressed; oddly shaped or crude armholes are a particular bete noir of mine and there are quite a few in here.
I do not find the designs 'romantic' but a bit brash and trashy.
The colouring of the garments is often a bit 'Cor blimey -Primark' too.
Theatrical, more than romantic, and a very odd film, at that. A knitted ra ra skirt is not for me, for you, not for anyone. The Bishop's Wife, is the only truly romantic design, only ruined by its name which sounds like a euphemism, and if not,then are Bishop's Wives romantic?
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Some nice patterns with a few lovely examples of short row shaping( esp. the skirt featured on the cover!!) Some of the patterns are not v. clear and need a bit of working out so not one 4 beginners. My other bug bear is all of the patterns use American yarns which can often be difficult to substitute in this country, there is a list of suppliers in the back and some will ship yarn to the uk but it's not cheap!!!
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Ladies, grab your purse, you need yarn!
10 Aug 2007
Format:Hardcover
Frankly, I'm one of those people you hangs around in book stores to determine if a knitting book is worth my investment (before I buy it on Amazon). Not so with this book, simply because Annie Modesitt is the author. I pre-ordered this book in April. So, after waiting SO patiently, I was literally jumping up and down when it arrived three days ago. For the last two nights it's been my 'bedtime story' and my excitement has not waned. My copy is full of stickynotes as I try to narrow down one pattern to begin with. SHE GETS IT. These designs are true to the title, romantic, flirtatious, flattering. Another one of things I especially love is that she gives you the usual information of what brand of yarn and how much to buy, BUT she recognizes her choice of yarn may not be yours and she therefore gives you THE YARDAGE NEEDED. No guessing if you choose to substitute, so helpful! [One day, in my lifetime, may we all start using WPI (wraps per inch). Food for thought for you next book Annie.] The designs are so beautiful, pretty, fashionable, fun, and feminine. Simply gorgeous. There is nice choice of tops, skirts, dresses, and accessories. There are a couple of patterns that are not me, but I'll knit more out of this book than any other I've purchased before. If you are a true Knitter you will not be disappointed with this book. Buy one for yourself and one for your best knitting buddy. Got to go knit. I hope this review is helpful.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
A beautiful collection of patterns for everyone!
9 Aug 2007
Format:Hardcover
This is an absolutely beautiful book!
As the title says, the designs are really figure flattering and so very feminine. The garments are beautifully photographed, highlighting the incredible detailing Annie Modesitt is known for.
I love the focus on romance. It's something most of us don't think about much, but can all use some of in our lives. As Annie says, it's not just in terms of falling in love with someone, it's about falling in love with life.
You'll never want to hide yourself in a boxy sweater again, when you see patterns like "Adam's Rib", a lovely tailored jacket or "Charade", a light and airy lacy wrap top.
"Romantic Hand Knits" is divided into the sections, "Above the Waist" (tanks,jackets, cardigans, corsets and pullovers), "Below the Waist" (featuring skirts and dresses) and "Accessories" (hats, scarves and more). There's also a "Resources" section to help with the details needed to make all of the garments.
This book is inspiring and I look forward to making some wonderful things for myself and gifts for friends and family.
As the title says, the designs are really figure flattering and so very feminine. The garments are beautifully photographed, highlighting the incredible detailing Annie Modesitt is known for.
I love the focus on romance. It's something most of us don't think about much, but can all use some of in our lives. As Annie says, it's not just in terms of falling in love with someone, it's about falling in love with life.
You'll never want to hide yourself in a boxy sweater again, when you see patterns like "Adam's Rib", a lovely tailored jacket or "Charade", a light and airy lacy wrap top.
"Romantic Hand Knits" is divided into the sections, "Above the Waist" (tanks,jackets, cardigans, corsets and pullovers), "Below the Waist" (featuring skirts and dresses) and "Accessories" (hats, scarves and more). There's also a "Resources" section to help with the details needed to make all of the garments.
This book is inspiring and I look forward to making some wonderful things for myself and gifts for friends and family.
50 of 56 people found the following review helpful
I wanted to love this book...
8 Oct 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wanted to love this book, I really did. I've long admired Annie Modesitt's designs and was excited when I read about this book. The book itself is beautifully photographed and designed but the designs, frankly, are a very mixed bag.
To be fair there are some genuinely lovely pieces. My favorite is the top called "Casablanca" (all the designs are named for movies that the designer likes). And there are some very sexy long gloves and some utterly gorgeous stockings. I even liked the hats. But, for the most part about the only thing "romantic" in some of these designs is that they are snug in order to show off the figure underneath them --- which may be fine but says little for the designs themselves.
Some of the garments might actually be interesting to do in different colors --- the choice of colors and color combinations seem glaring and would be better suited to a book on "Knitting for Clowns". And some of the designs are just downright uninspired. An excellent example are the two scarves both of which are extremely plain and rely on the use of funky colorful yarns to make them interesting --- though far from romantic. I had hoped that a designer of Annie Modesitt's skill would have done more with interesting stitches and textures than just simple knits made with funky yarns.
The best advice would be to borrow this book from a friend or a library before you buy it. If you like unusual color combinations, are a beginning knitter, or define "romantic" dressing as being brightly colored, tight-fitting and funky you may well like the book. I'll probably make the gloves and maybe the Casablanca sweater but, considering the beautiful things Annie Modesitt features on her web site, I'm disappointed.
To be fair there are some genuinely lovely pieces. My favorite is the top called "Casablanca" (all the designs are named for movies that the designer likes). And there are some very sexy long gloves and some utterly gorgeous stockings. I even liked the hats. But, for the most part about the only thing "romantic" in some of these designs is that they are snug in order to show off the figure underneath them --- which may be fine but says little for the designs themselves.
Some of the garments might actually be interesting to do in different colors --- the choice of colors and color combinations seem glaring and would be better suited to a book on "Knitting for Clowns". And some of the designs are just downright uninspired. An excellent example are the two scarves both of which are extremely plain and rely on the use of funky colorful yarns to make them interesting --- though far from romantic. I had hoped that a designer of Annie Modesitt's skill would have done more with interesting stitches and textures than just simple knits made with funky yarns.
The best advice would be to borrow this book from a friend or a library before you buy it. If you like unusual color combinations, are a beginning knitter, or define "romantic" dressing as being brightly colored, tight-fitting and funky you may well like the book. I'll probably make the gloves and maybe the Casablanca sweater but, considering the beautiful things Annie Modesitt features on her web site, I'm disappointed.
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