November Knits: Inspired Designs for Changing Seasons by Kate Gagnon Osborn

by Kate Gagnon Osborn

Popular knit designers and authors Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn join forces with all-star contributors, including Melissa LaBarre, Cirilia Rose, Cecily Glowik McDonald, Kristen TenDyke, and many more. Projects range from casual cardigans and scarves to stylish wraps and sweaters. The book is divided into three Hands, the most casual design section; Ivy League, which focuses on more sophisticated knitwear, and Southern Comfort, which has slightly dressier garments ideal for holidays and special occasions.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference

Paperback

First published October 9, 2012

Reviews

[Tessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few amazing patterns and a few hideous ones, but mostly very blah. Any socks called 'Walden Pond' should not be allowed to be that ugly.

[Tonileg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little pattern book with 21 projects for beginners to intermediate knitters. Nothing too difficult if you can read a pattern and do some color work in FairIsle style. The cover project which is a green open fronted cardigan needs US 7 or 4.5mm circular needles and yarn gauge : 18 sts and 24 rows on st st 10cm for a 36 inch bust is 5 skeins of 230yd/210m/100g 55%mohair, 45% wool Mountain colors Mountain Goat yarn which is easy to substitute out with cheaper washable yarns.
I would make up most of the patterns but they are not really gift ideas except for the very cute cowl neck warmer, 'Hilton Field Cowl' which needs US5 3.75mm circular needles for gauge: 21 sts and 30rnds on st st 10cm of 2 skeins of each (3 different) colors of 100yd/91m/50g yarn. This cowl is double sided so it looks extra warm.
If I make up more of the patterns then I might add another star, but this is the cutest Interweave pattern book that I've bought in a while. I don't understand where the 'November' is in the knits, but they are warm wool yarn patterns and not appropriate for summer.
160 pages and the usual Interweave paperback format.
3 stars

[Pamela Gunning · Rating 4 out of 5]

November Knits: Inspired Designs for Changing Seasons is by Kate Gagnon Osborn and Courtney Kelley. It's a beautiful book, filled with interesting knitting designs of sweaters, mittens and more for wearing in the changing weather of November. A couple of sweaters look like they'll be on my needles soon. Luscious yarn choice and colors.

[Minnesinger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. The only pattern worth the attention, IMHO, is the Cobblestone Trenchcoat by Veera Välimäki. The Burdock Cardigan (pictured on the cover) by Maura Kirk and the Bozeman Jacket by Cirilia Rose are attractive, as are the Market Jacket by Tanis Gray and the Mockingbird Tam & Scarf set by Kristen TenDyke. I still wouldn't race out to buy the book, though.

The Damask Mittens (flowered) by Kristen Rengren are cute if you go for sweet and girly, but I don't. I've seen so many similar designs that I'll give this book a pass, thanks all the same. Lots of lace here, some stranded designs, but the Vneck striped cardi and the round-yoke cardigan are rather mediocre, in my opinion.

[Fernleaf · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very nice little knitting book with a variety of gorgeous patterns. I must admit that I really bought it for the first of the 3 'sections' within the book, which is called Farmhands. These patterns appeal to me far more than the patterns in the 'Ivy League' or 'Southern Comfort' sections, being simpler and more rustic looking. There are patterns for scarves, hats, mittens, socks, legwarmers, jackets, cardigans, shrugs and more. I haven't had the chance to try any out yet but I think the Bozeman Jacket is first on my to-do list from this book.

[Rachael · Rating 3 out of 5]

there are three patterns i like as nearly all are too polished and feminine for me, and i bought the book used for less than the cost of even one pattern. not a fan of the upside-down schematics. i understand charts, but it's unnecessary to show a line drawing of a turtleneck, for example, upside-down - especially when it's being knit top-down. also, when i think of boot socks i definitely think of something heavier than dk weight, cables or no.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love!

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked a few patterns from his book on ravelry. Nice sweaters and the book is beautiful to peruse. I'm sure I will be knitting one or two of these soon.

[WifeMomKnitter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glad I took this one out from my local library. There's just one sweater pattern that caught my interest. Not worth it for me to add to my library. :-(

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is made of practical wearable items. It features fair-isle, lace, cables, intarsia and other techniques. Each pattern is stylish and has a classic sense of appeal.

[Chris]

Great photos in here. I see several patterns that I'd like to make. Burdock (cover) and Abilene might work for my Sweet Pea.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A couple of patterns I'll try.

[Leslie Jem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like the Bozeman Jacket,Mockingbird Tam and Scarf, and Cobblestone Trench Coat. Love the Tallulah Shrug.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and inspiring patterns!!

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the designs in this book so much so I downloaded it and bought it!!!!

[Terry M Huff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice patterns

Very easy to read and understand patterns. I'm currently knitting the striped cardigan but using 2 very subtle shades of pink. I'm very pleased.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice pattern selection and beautiful photography.

[Kristen Ohara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great patterns! I put several in my Ravelry Que!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

McIntosh Boot Socks
Barton Springs Skirt
Bluebonnet Scarf