Lacy Little Knits: Clingy, Soft & A Little Risque

by Iris Schreier

Open, peek-a-boo stitches are all the rage with knitters and fashionistas. So isn’t it great to know that you can achieve that lovely lacy look without all the complicated patterns? Bestselling author Iris Schreier reveals her clever tricks for using simple, accessible techniques to mimic lace beautifully. Each of these 25 garments features gorgeous lightweight yarns, and their sensuous cling and drape evoke an aura of romance and sexiness. Wrap yourself in a luxurious pretty-in-pink Turkish Shawl. Play the role of a retro starlet in the Seashell Hat in ultra-soft green cashmere. Beat the heat in style with an eye-catching turquoise Chevron Halter. There’s even a show-stopping bridal outfit! Schreier carefully covers all the basics, from an overview of key stitches to picking up stitches in fabric, from creating short rows to adding trim, tassels, and cords. A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

144 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[Deodand · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has great photography and clear instructions, but the patterns just aren't all to my taste. I haven't knit anything from it yet, and I may just keep it to enjoy.

[Nancy Vincent · Rating 3 out of 5]

It gets a 3 because the yarns used are Artyarns, which are prohibitively expensive. Substitutions will be required for almost everything, unless one thinks nothing of blowing $200 on a project.

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several interesting patterns that aren't traditionally knitted lace with complex charts that you have to follow stitch-by-stitch and line-by-line. The author teaches how to "read" knitting so one can do away with charts, at least with these patterns. The author also combines other techniques that she is a master of, modular knitting and multi-directional knitting, to create garments of interesting shapes and construction. She seems to avoid buttonholes and laces garments up instead (Gwenivere's Choice Tunic, Faux Crochet Cropped Bolero) I think to the disservice of the garment. The yarns featured in the book are from her yarn company but I don't think they are used to best effect, particularly the space-dyed yarns (Diagonals in Flight, and the variegated Multi-Directional Sweater). My favorites are the garments that contrast superfine yarn with a thicker weight yarn. I won't be knitting anything from this book but it has been good inspiration.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Iris has an interesting new technique where changing direction in knitting requires no picking up of stitches.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great layout and pictures. Some pretty but nothing I want to knit. All for women.

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has sophisticated patterns for multi-directional knitters!