Lacy Little Knits: Clingy, Soft & A Little Risque

By Iris Schreier

Book Overview

Open, peek-a-boo stitches are all the rage with knitters and fashionistas. So isn't it great to know that you can achieve that lovely lacy look without all the complicated patterns? Bestselling author Iris Schreier reveals her clever tricks for using simple, accessible techniques to mimic lace beautifully. Each of these 25 garments features gorgeous lightweight yarns, and their sensuous cling and drape evoke an aura of romance and sexiness. Wrap yourself in a luxurious pretty-in-pink Turkish Shawl. Play the role of a retro starlet in the Seashell Hat in ultra-soft green cashmere. Beat the heat in style with an eye-catching turquoise Chevron Halter. There's even a show-stopping bridal outfit! Schreier carefully covers all the basics, from an overview of key stitches to picking up stitches in fabric, from creating short rows to adding trim, tassels, and cords. A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1579907172
• ISBN13: 9781579907174
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Lacy Little Knits: Clingy, Soft & A Little Risque

This book is well written, easy to follow and contains unique, feminine patterns to choose from. I'm glad to have it in my knitting library.

Lacy Little Knits by Iris Schreier

Beautiful unusual patterns - a pleasure to knit. Difficult to get any of her yarn in Australia. Mostly have to order from USA which makes them expensive.

Love Lacy Little Knits

This is one of those few books where I'd like to knit almost every single design in it! Lace made for any occasion and everyday wear.

Lots of winners for American knitters

I met Iris once when she came to my town (in Israel) and she was knitting something for this book so I knew I wanted to own it and I am really pleased with it. Many of the items are very appealing to me and most of them are quite simple to make. Instructions seem to be very thorough with all the information I need except for one thing: the yarns called for do not have listed anywhere their weight category in the knitting standards and in addition many of the items call for using 2 yarns together so if you have to substitute and I have to, then I must go by the gauge. This means a lot more work for me. All of the yarns are made by her husband's company and because it is American and the postage has become impossible for international sales, I can't recommend this book to anyone outside the western hemisphere. Five stars anyway because it's a lovely book.

Iris Rules!

Iris does a wonderful job with design and yarn specs. I am never disapointed by her books, yarn or support when I have a question. Talk about a book with personal service! I am anxious to get going on projects.