Big Knits: 20 Stylish Designer Knits in Generous Sizes Using Rowan Yarn

by Martin Storey

Looking for plus-size knitting patterns to suit your contemporary style? Acclaimed Rowan designer Martin Storey is back with twenty stylish, generously-proportioned knits. These beautiful designs are perfect for modern women who want practical yet chic knits that will serve the large figure well. Here are flattering looks for every occasion, including cardigans and sweaters, summery tops, and even some simple wraps and stoles, with an emphasis on softly wrapping shapes―ideal for fuller figures. Big Knits will appeal to women of all sizes, and contains comprehensive size and measurement charts, clear step-by-step pattern directions, as well as helpful dos and don'ts and tons of advice on garment sizes and shapes, details, textures, and colors that will complement a curvaceous figure. The designs in this book are for real women everywhere looking to sport a comfortable, contemporary style that finally fits their shape.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

136 pages, Paperback

First published May 5, 2015

Reviews

[Kristen Freiburger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful patterns. Found four I plan to knit this summer

[Shannon · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're going to do a book of patterns for us big girls don't give us accessories and ugly sweaters. So disappointed with this book.

[Cheryl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mr. Storey's idea of "big" or "generous" is a 46" bust. There are two shrugs which go up to 50". The Seashore Tunic is the sort of shapeless thing plus size women see see all too much of. I was surprised to see accessories included; why waste space in a plus size book with one-size-fits-all shawls? We can find those anywhere.

Rowan has rarely been accommodating to large women. This book demonstrates their lack of expertise in this - or their lack of caring.

[Ginny · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't usually rate knitting books, especially with low stars, but in this case it's so poorly marketed that I feel the need to. 'Generous' sizes is a complete misnomer: the body measurements for the garments scale out at a 48" ish bust size. The accessories are pretty but they're not plus-sized garments.