Knitting Lingerie Style: More Than 30 Basic and Lingerie-Inspired Designs

by Joan McGowan-Michael

Includes various chapters, each beginning with classic lingerie pieces and how-to text on constructing them and then segues into modern, fresh interpretations that can be worn as underwear or... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584795778
• ISBN13: 9781584795773
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.3" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

Excited to make some of these projects!

I will disclaim, I haven't yet made anything in this book, but it has many patterns I'd like to try! Happy to report that it is size inclusive for a 32a/b bust! Hoping it's not too good to be true and that things fit me properly. Many patterns use things besides just yarn and ribbon, like iron-on interfacing or fabric. It's not a deal breaker, just worth noting that you might have to take a trip to your local fabric store to make some projects. Honestly it's kind of neat because I've never really thought of using those materials in collaboration with knitting. Overall very fun and exciting book! The author also sells a handful of other individual patterns and kits on her website, which I might have to check out after making a few things from here!

A page was ripped out

I love the patterns in the book but I’ll have to order another copy due to a missing page. It looks like it was ripped out bu a previous owner.

Lovely

These designs are beautiful, but I doubt I will make anything but the socks and slip. Photography is great and instructions are clear.

lingerie and lingerie inspired elegance

I loved this book. The designs, along with two other books (Fitted Knits and Romantic Knits) inspired me to give knitting another try after a 12 year break. Almost all lingerie you buy is knit already. It is machine knit fabric. To revisit the idea of knitting undergarments for beauty rather than warmth is genius. I have been able to find all supplies and yarns locally or online. Some patterns include plus-sized sizing. However the bra cups do only go to a D. I am a G. However, I am so used to having to figure out how to alter sewing patterns to fit, I was not too intimidated by doing it with knitting. You just need to check your guage, honestly measure, and do the math. For any one who says why bother, why bother making anything yourself? It is for love of fit and for love of the art.

I covet this book

I am not an amazing knitter. In the past five years, my knitting has been comprised of differently shaped rectangles and one botched Waldo-style sweater. I purchased a tutorial-style book a few months back, then mustered the gumption to purchase this book. The instructions are relatively clear and rarely have to be supplemented with my previous book. I have completed the bed jacket and I am (probably too) proud of myself. The patterns for stockings, slips, etc. are beautiful, and I will try them with much cheaper yarn than is suggested. I will probably never make myself a knitted bra, but it sure is a good reference if I ever find myself in need.

Inspired to knit again

I just wanted to say a big thank you to Joan M-M for inspiring me to knit again. I am a dressmaker, and am very particular about fit; I just don't see the point of going to the effort of making something, whether it be sewn or knit, if the fit is going to be anything less than perfect; if I want an average fitting garment I might as well just buy one from a shop. The problem that I have with most of the patterns I have used for knits is that, compared to a sewn dress pattern, they seem fairly simplistic in the way the garment is shaped to fit the body; a bit of increasing and decreasing at the side seams through the waist area would to be the norm. Coming from a sewing background where I use darts and steam to mould the fabric, I just don't see how this is going to contour my body in the most flattering way; while a knit fabric provides some give, it can't possibly achieve good shape through the waist, bust and shoulders, especially when working with a yarn that has little memory. I found Joan's patterns to be unlike others I have used, and I think they demonstrate a truer understanding of the female form and how to fit it. I've knit the silk and pearls cami, and only made some small adjustments to make it fit me perfectly. I can't describe how pleased I am with the result! While all of the designs in the book are certainly very beautiful and I plan to knit most of them, my head is currently full of different designs I can knit for summer, using the square-necked tank as my basic "block". My problem now is that I don't know which one to start with!

Feminine, lacy patterns - fun, if a little impractical

I was hopeful but wary when I saw this book was going to be released (I was afraid of another "Sexy Little Knits.") However, when I saw at my local B & N, I snatched it up and bought it after only two look-throughs. I am very picky about what books I buy, since I like to live fairly simply, so I have to really like several patterns to invest in a pattern book. I made the lace stockings immediately, and they were really quick and SO CUTE. I really prefer wearable garments with a lingerie feel to them, and there are several of those in here (along with corsets and the like, which are cool but I would never make such a thing.) I loved this book, and I really hope JMM writes a sequel, but with more bedjackets, camisoles, etc. and skip the underwear part. Maybe she could call it Lingerie Inspired?

One of the Best Knitting Books Ever!

I can't say enough good things about this book! Not only are the patterns creative, beautiful, and interesting, the book itself is gorgeous. Wonderful photography, projects that range from quick to elaborate, simple but elegant clothing (and it's not all underwear and lingerie) make this one of the best knitting books I've ever bought. I can't wait to try knitting one of these beauties! And P.S., there's a good range of sizes, too!