Hot Knits: 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear

by Melissa Leapman, Joe VanDeHatert

Offering an ever-expanding market of youthful knitters 30 fresh and fashionable designs, this knitting guide will appeal to busy knitters at all skill levels. The quick-knit designs fit into modern wardrobes and hectic lifestyles, and include patterns that flatter all shapes and sizes. Illustrated with dramatic fashion photography, this collection includes tanks, pullovers, cardigans, tunics, hoodies, jackets, a tube top, and a dress. The designs feature fun details such as ruffles, leather lacing, and fringed borders, and are worked in a variety of exciting colors and textures as well as price points of yarn. Also provided are "hot tips"-specific comments to aid in a garment's construction-and knitter-friendly details such as how to make successful yarn substitutions, an abbreviations list, and a guide to materials and instructional resources.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

About the author

AKA Melissa Leapman Blowney

Reviews

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing I want to knit.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

At first glance I see a lot of patterns I'd like to tackle. The Megan caught my eye but it'd take me brushing up on some skills to accomplish. I'm sure I'll be printing out charts of several of these patterns.

Now that I'm done I have to say this book was well worth checking out from the library. I'm not sure if I'd buy it. I think I'd need to be a more advanced knitter to make it worth the money. I did like most of the patterns and the colors.

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are about six items in here that I'd like to make and could wear - some others that are cute, but not for someone with a bust size over 41". Most do go up to the larger sizes, such as 54.5." Katherine is a gorgeous dress, but you'd have to like ribbing - I would probably stop short and try to make it into a top.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some nice knits to add to repertoire.