After Dark: Uncommon Knits for Night Time

by Jil Eaton

Book Overview

From sumptuous to sensuous, the stylish, elegant knits in this book are perfect for a night on the town. Designs for a sexy beaded halter top, a sleeveless tee, a wraparound shawl, and a knockout obi... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Spiral-bound
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972121897
• ISBN13: 9780972121897
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Breckling Press
• Length: 121 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

A delightful book of dressy designs to inspire you!

I guess timing is everything. Like many other avid knitters, I generally look through all the new knitting books as soon as they come out. When I first browsed this book, I quickly saw Jil Eaton's lively signature in every design, but I couldn't picture myself wearing anything in this book. I put it back on the shelf. Now, a couple of years later, I have picked up this book again, and I find that there are quite a few designs that will work well for me, and several that are perfect gift items (the Obi, the Party Mix cardi, the Lolita Tee in chenille, the darling Bon Bon Cape for a little girl, the Pashmina Shawl -- just to name a few). Several Christmas gifts I made from this book were total successes! I'm not sure I understand the negative reviews written for this book -- I suppose it depends entirely on one's expectations. I'd say that Jil Eaton delivers here exactly what she promises, 'stylish, one-of-a-kind QuickKnits for evenings and holidays.' I have lots of yarns in my stash that work well with these patterns -- it isn't necessary to use the specific yarns mentioned in the book. I don't by any means have a 'matchstick' figure, and I found the sizes in the book work fine for me. (The size of the bandeau, for instance, is irrelevant for me as my bandeau-wearing years are far behind me!!) In any case, I have always found Jil Eaton's patterns lend themselves easily to resizing if one needs a few extra inches. This is truly a fun book -- it's a departure from the kind of natural-fibers knitting I generally do that has inspired me to be a bit more bold and daring with some of those lovely glitzy or high-end yarns in my stash that I have never known exactly what to do with. If I have one complaint it's the Vogue-ish photos that, while stylish, don't allow us to see the details in the projects. Especially in garments shown in black, it's almost impossible to see neck and border details -- if there were close-up photos, or pictures of the projects off the models, it would be easier to imagine the finished fabric. This is so important when deciding whether or not to attempt a project. When I first picked up the book I wasn't in the mood for glitz, and no matter how delightful the patterns, they wouldn't have spoken to me. But timing is everything.... With knitting one never knows what direction one will want to take next. That's the fun of this craft -- and it's that 'fun' that Jil Eaton seems to capture in everything she does. Bravo, Jil!

Lovely and fun. A great addition to my knitting enjoyment

This is a great book. It's fun, and filled with wonderfully festive, yet easy patterns that offer any knitter who likes elegance, the perfect weekend projects...especially around holiday time! Thank you Jil Eaton for your great ideas!

Elegant and easy to knit

Jil Eaton has done it again, but this time the patterns are for elegant night-out stuff. I just got this book and am deciding which project to do first; long cashmere gloves or a furry hat or fancy sweater. There are also some nice things for men and kids. I also love the book's design; it's got a hard binding with a spiral binding inside so it will stay open as you knit. (Why doesn't everyone do this?) Highly recommended.

Amazing to knit and to wear

I don't understand the review from Ms Givens. I've had this book for only two weeks and I've already made two projects--both turned out beautifully and I've had LOTS of praise for them. I love this book--the photos are exquisite and make you want to pick up your knitting needles. The patterns are clearly written--just like Jil Eaton's earlier books. She is one of my favorite designers and I'm sooo glad she's creating new designs for adults. I give this book five stars!