Variations: Knitting Patterns for More Than 50 Seasonal Designs

by Patricia Roberts

Features patterns for pullovers, jackets, crops, cardigans, and hooded sweaters that can be adapted for the four seasons

160 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1992

About the author

Considered the first British designer to elevate hand knitting to the realms of high fashion. Produced the first pattern books styled and photographed like a fashion magazine. At the forefront of the knitting revolution of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The early Patricia Roberts books inspired many of the UK hand-knitters of the early 1980s to take up their needles - including Kaffe Fasset.

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Patricia Roberts knitting patterns and the premise of this book is so smart. Unfortunately, I think the organization of the book makes it hard to see how a simple substitution of yarn can completely change a sweater from a winter garment to a summer cover-up. Overlooking that, the patterns range from dense cables to intarsia, vests to cardigans, and are sumptuous and gorgeous. This is her most polished book but don't look here for instructions on technique. Most of the patterns are for knitters with experience and, to knit up most of these garments, one will need a heap of patience.

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly womens' sweaters. Interesting intarsia, cables, texture.

[Jaq · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lovely textural patterns, but a little too much bulk for the larger woman. Great idea to convert patterns for the various seasons though.