Style Your Own Kids' Knits: Simply Choose A Pattern And Select A Motif Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Decide if it should be a jacket or pullover, with a round or v-neck. Add a collar, hood, fastenings, pockets or alternative textures, and turn to the Stitch Library for borders and embellishments. “A delightful guide.”—Vogue Knitting International. “Enchanting...suitable for beginning to advanced knitters. An excellent choice for public libraries.”—Library Journal.
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Collins & Brown (May 1, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1855859270
ISBN-13: 978-1855859272
Product Dimensions: 10 x 9 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Wow! I'm never going to buy another knitting pattern book again. This book is exactly what I've been searching for for the past year. It includes a number of types of sweaters (v-neck/cardigan/etc.) for ages from infants on up to school-age kids. In the back is an awesome directory of stitches for borders (lace, ribbing, etc.) and patterns for any kind of motif you could think of (from skull and crossbones to trains to zoo animals). You can mix and match sweater styles with motifs or edges to get a great sweater. Also included are guides for each size showing you where to place motifs if you choose to use them.There is so much to choose from here, including a few hat and bag patterns, that you won't get bored ever. The possibilities are endless. However, I would not recommend this book to a new knitter. Get a few projects under your belt before working from this book.
This is really a terrific book. First, you pick the style of garment you'd like to make (pull-over, open front, etc.) and the kind of neck line (rounded, v-neck, hooded.) Then you can customise your sweater using a variety of intarsia patterns (even some great ones for boys, such as space and pirate themes), cast-on techniques (including a great ruffle), band/cuff techniques (more than just the basic k1p1 repetition), and even some fun cast-off techniques. The book even offers help with color choice. I have found no errors so far and have not had difficulty adapting the instructions to yarns other than worsted weight yarn (which is the weight called for by the author.) My only wish for this book would be that it include more intarsia motifs.
This book is just what I was looking for. It is so easy to use the instructions and design suggestions to create your own custom kid's sweaters. I have completed one and am working on the second. Would highly recommend.
I have made a half-dozen completely original sweaters based on the patterns in this book. It's the perfect diving board from which you can get creative and make sweaters that are your own design, using the intarsia and lace patterns that Kate Buller suggests, or make your own. Bright, fresh patterns and clear instructions, and even includes instructions on knitting techniques (such as short rows, intarsia, lace, etc.). The motifs and suggestions are marvelous---quirky to gorgeous to clever to oh-my-gosh-how-did-she-DO-that!The only downside is that there's not much instruction about how to scale the patterns using different yarns and gauges, but for the intermediate knitter, it's easy enough to figure out.I got this book on a whim, and am so glad I did.
This is a great book for the experienced knitter. Using one basic pattern and collar variations, you can create sweaters, jackets and caps for children from one to twelve years old. Included are the real gems: intarsia patterns, peeries (or border patterns), edgings and interesting ways to finish a garment. The yarn suggested is Rowan cotton; I used Caron Simply Soft with good results as I don't like working with cotton yarns. After I checked this book out of the library, I immediately went to .com and bought one for my home knitting business.
I love this book! I use it over and over to make unique items for my grandchildren. The variety of sweaters is limited, and the sizes all seem a little big, but the patterns are easy to use and follow, and mostly I have used the designs for several projects. I about wore out the library copy so I had to buy my own.
I have to say, this book was a lifesaver.As a machine knitter, it is hard to find relevant patterns today. Many are garish, 1970 - 1990 patterns that are just outdated.This book is fully charted, so all you have to do is pick your size, pick a yarn, pick your trims and edgings, pick your motifs.. and you are on your way!I am currently working my way through the book, employing different techniques with each one. I cannot say enough about this book- especially for machine knitters!!
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