Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style

by Tanis Gray

Explore 46 new knitting patterns that celebrate bohemian style!

Let Wanderlust take you on a journey through 46 delightful knitting patterns! Discover a wide range of knitting projects, including knit cowls, scarves, shawls, hats, mittens, and sweaters. Ideal for knitted gifts, the projects range from easy garter stitch and stockinette to pretty lace patterns, chunky cables, simple colorwork, and more.

All of the knitting designs in Wanderlust are made with 100% superwash extrafine merino wool--perfect for active modern lifestyles. With quick accessories and garments for both men and women, including seven glorious sweaters, you will find something for everyone on your knitting list, and more importantly, for yourself!

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

184 pages, Paperback

First published February 6, 2015

Reviews

[Lee Lee · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wanderlust: 46 Modern Knits for Bohemian Style - Tanis Gray

This book was rather disappointing if I’m honest. That’s two books that Tanis Gray has put her name to that I’ve had high hopes for but been left thinking wtf? 😕

There was one pattern that stood out to me and that was “Cascading Leaves Hat” I’d love to make this and more than likely in a colour similar to the one used in the pattern.

The most interesting part of the book was the choice of yarn colours, nothing stood out enough for me to say yeah I’d love to have a go at making that.

A heads up to any beginner knitters who plans to read this book: Most of the patterns call for DPN’s or Circular Needles.

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

There wasn't much that held my attention in this book, likely because of the 46 projects, only seven were sweaters. Don't get the Bohemian aspect of it, perhaps it's because the models are hipster-aged? The author advocates the ease of super wash wool, which is fine by me. And is seems that the sweaters are designed with a minimum of finishing needed after the knitting is complete, also good. But the majority of the sweaters seem a bit ill fitting, the raglans are a bit too tight or the shoulder widths pull. The men's cardigan, the very last pattern in the book, is very attractive.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting projects but nothing for me.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

some great scarf, hat and hand patterns - less thrilled about the sweaters.

[Minnesinger · Rating 3 out of 5]

Though Tanis Gray is listed as the author, she designed only 2 of the many designs herself. Her role here is more an editorial one.
Most patterns/designs are for younger adults given features such as short sleeves on pullovers, or bobbles on scarves and wristers/fingerless mitts. Designs are listed by category:
8 under “Scarves + Wraps”,
7 designs under “Cowls + Shawls”,
7 designs under “Hats”,
7 under “Mitts + Wristers”, and
5 under “Matching Sets”, and
7 under “Sweaters” (3 long sleeve pullovers, 1 short sleeve pullover (all 4 for women), 2 cardigans for women, and 1 cabled zip jacket for men).

The only sweater design I found attractive was the “Cabled Jacket” by Todd Gocken. It was a classic design for men, with saddle shoulders and cables on each piece (front, back and sleeves), but modernized with a zipper closure and a closer, narrower fit. The women’s designs were on the main too trendy for my taste (cropped or very baggy, not flattering even on the slender model), though there was 1 plain (Stockinette stitch) longsleeve cowlneck pullover (boring).

The only hat design I found attractive was the “Flurry Hat” by Paulina Popiolev. It is a solid-color, textured slouch hat (slouchy beanie) featuring a “deep twisted rib brim” with a diamond motif. The “brim” extends almost all the way to the crown, and the “twisted rib” pattern is 4+4 thin (k1) ribs that cross midway up the hat, forming 9 small diamonds. The design reminds me of twisted rib designs by Elsebet Lavold with a Viking ‘look’.

My favorite design was the “Snoqualmie Wrap” (“asymmetrical wrap marries garter stitch with a lacy vine pattern”) by Beth Kling.

Other notable designs: “Brubaker Cowl” by Mindy Wilkes, and “Progression Cowl” (shoulder-hugging shortsleeve-length) by Robin Melanson. (Would be called a capelet if it were wider.)

[Jessica Dykins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best knitting book I have come across in a while! I could see myself making any one of these patterns.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

A couple of really cool patterns, but most just aren't interesting.