Shawls and Scarves: The Best of Knitter's Magazine

by Nancy J. Thomas (Editor)

Readers' persistent cries for reprints of out-of-print back issues and the enduring appeal of shawls and scarves has prompted Knitter's Magazine to meet the demand. The Best of Knitter's Magazine: Shawls and Scarves begins with the history of shawls. Knitter's introduces the reader to the techniques of shawl-making with clearly illustrated how-to's. The book features patterns for traditional shawls and wraps of all shapes and sizes using easy step-by-step instructions. These fabulous pieces are made in a variety of fibers including soft wools, lightweight mohairs, cotton blends, shiny ribbon, and luxury fibers. The garments range from elegant one-color shawls to spectacular knock-out wraps. Included in this presentation are a host of the best-known designers in the field. Editor, Nancy J. Thomas puts well-loved features into a logical, concise, contemporary format that will be a "must-have" for all knitters.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference

106 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another one of my favorite knitting books. The author starts with a little history about shawls, some tips on designing, and then there are the patterns. She covers lace, Shetland, Faroese, circular, triangular, rectangular, as well as other topics and ideas and a pattern for a scarf, hat, and mittens. The book is full of diagrams and beautiful, big, colorful pictures of the finished apparel.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ooh, Elizabeth Zimmermann's Pi Shawl!

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this book! Eugen Beugler's "Lace Dream" Stole was worth buying the entire book alone. I have borrowed a few of the lace patterns to use in designing some of my own shawls, scarves, etc. This is also where I first heard of author, Myrna Stahman, whom I have met on line and consider a good friend. This book is a valuable resource to me. I highly recommend it.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has beautiful photographs of the finished objects and the patterns are well laid out.

Patterns are given in both charted and written-out formats and many of the yarns used are still available.

[Mary Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book has beautiful lace work shawls and other types of shawls. I would love to try and make them, but it would use an abbreviation like SK2P and say see page 100. I went there, and it wasn't there. So not sure what I am supposed to do. Returning the book and will look at it some other time.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has many gorgeous patterns.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several interesting techniques, including different orders of operations for shawls with knitted-on borders.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The difficulty level seems pretty high on these, but many of them are truly beautiful. Not good for a quick project, though.

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

great knitting reference book

[Susan Beringer · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books for shawls and wraps The instructions are clear. There are patterns for every experience level. I return to this one over and over again.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of pretty patterns.