Kristin Knits: 27 Inspired Designs for Playing with Color

by Kristen Nicholas

Add some colorful fun to your crafting! Kristin Nicholas applies her magical way with color to stunning new designs that bring knitting alive. Concentrating on 27 patterns for hats, mittens, scarves, socks, and sweaters, Nicholas uses her distinctive palette to create knitted art. Believing that everyone can have fun with color, Nicholas encourages you to develop your own unique designs. Get inspired and experiment with different yarns and color combinations as you knit cozy creations that showcase your personal style.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

208 pages, Hardcover

First published October 31, 2007

Reviews

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

The reason I've given this book so many stars is the fact that the author provides such clear easy to follow instructions. I learned how to knit socks using this book.

The color schemes are a bit out there though and, using the suggested yarns the end results are often better suited for young children or perhaps clowns?

The blanket patterns and for-the-home stuff is nice. I'd recommend finding similar yarns in NORMAL colors though...

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book for advanced knitters with experience working with many colors in the same garment. While I cringed at some of the color combinations the patterns are exciting and energetic.

[Mckinley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Colorful projects. I didn't like any of these enough to want to knit any.

[Tonileg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here is a list of the patterns in the book in order. I tried out a couple and they turned out great. I'll probably add to the review as I try out the other colorful patterns.

Polka Dot Scarf
Dotty Striped Scarf
Collegiate Scarf
Floral and tasseled scarf
Coleus scarf
Navajo-inspired Afghan
Sister-Love Striped Hats
The twins' Beanies
Kaleidoscope Cap
Bull's Eye Hat
Waves and Tassels Hat
Boot toppers (socks)
Be Happy, Be colorful scoks
Wild-and-wooly socks
Atlantic and Pacific Socks
Autumn Leaves Socks
Persian Carpet Socks
Fingerless Flowwe Gloves
Olivia's and Celia's Mittens
Dots-and-checks Mittens
Nordic-Inspired Mittens
Put-It-All-Together Gloves
Ode de Picasso Sweater
Circles, Bobbles, and stipes sweater
Diamond Panes Pullover
Striped turtleneck in the Round sweater
Embroidered Fais Isle Cardigan

[Cara · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not sure what to say another than 'WOW' and 'MY EYES'. The colors and patterns looked like someone designed them while on an acid trip. I was looking for something I could wear (sweater) without other people needing to wear sunglasses in order to look at me. I mean it was outrageous. I don't mind while socks, but for sweaters, I like them a bit more neutral, or if it is a bright color, you need need six others to go with it.
The socks were fine, as were the scarves. Hated the sweaters though. Some of the hats were alright and so were the blankets.
The only thing I really liked were the tips and explanations on embroidery, which I've never done. But I didn't feel that the instructions were that great, so I'm probably going to have to go to Youtube in order to learn the stitches.
Glad I got this from the library and didn't waste money on it, or I would have been very unhappy.

[Joan54 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book from the library because I wanted to make the boot toppers on page 68.
So far I have one done and am kind of enjoying two color knitting. Instructions are very good but my yarn keeps getting tangled.

[Dharma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun. Would be nice to have on hand for inspiration and a few of the patterns.

[Meghan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Love this book, she used fabulous colors, and the patterns are fairly simple. I borrowed it from the library and if I can find it in a stor I will purchase it.

[glitrbug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth it just for the bright cheery colorful pictures. Found it at Tuesday Morning for $7.99 HC

[Martine · Rating 3 out of 5]

A master of vivid color combos. Great inspirations

[Wylie Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow what a great book! I would actually pay (never full price of course) for this book. Well worth it.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous! Had to go out and buy this one!