Textured Knits: Quick and easy step-by-step projects

By Julia Cooper

Hand knits are a luxurious addition to nay wardrobe, and they have never been more fashionable. From up to the minute fine knits for fashion chic to casual classics for lazy days, they come in all... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873498607
• ISBN13: 9780873498609
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Nice addition

I've found Textured Knits to be a lovely addition to my knitting library. The sweaters are pretty, and while the printed instructions may appear to limit sizing, an experienced knitter can readily enlarge a garment by increasing needle size and yarn gauge. Most of these styles can be knitted in easily obtainable, inexpensive yarns, or if preferred, in higher end designer yarns. Either way, the end product should be stylish and attractive. If you're the type of knitter who likes to follow a pattern to the letter, I suppose you might not like this collection. But if you're comfortable trying out your own little modifications, as I am, you'll find many of these patterns enticing.

Great patterns but not a big range of sizes

A good selection of lovely patterns, contemporary-feeling but classic enough to last, mainly (but not entirely) in the fitted cardigan category. I like the use of beads in some patterns, and the different stitch patterns used to achieve stitch texture. The book is high in production values, with good photography and a very Rowan- or Bliss- like feel. My biggest quibble is that the sizing is limited, only 3 sizes and they range from 34 to 38. Uses all Rowan and Jaeger yarns but most of the patterns are DK weight so it would be easy to substitute. Definitely worth a look if you fit in the size range.