SimpleChic: Designer Knits, SuperQuick!

by Jil Eaton

Knitwear designer Jil Eaton offers up this collection of 20 colorful concoctions that knit up to perfection. The look ranges from the high fashion mohair wrap to the classic cashmere sweater to the whimsical Pop Top hat. Even the family dog is in on the knits, with a functional waterproof jacket. Projects are quick and full of fun, with bright colors, soft yarns, and unmistakable design touches like cable detailing on sweaters and mitts, tassels and trims on hats, and buttons and bows for babies. The guide has a quick refresher section for those in need of a quick review or beginners. Tips, tool and sizing guides, and care instructions are also included. For seasoned knitters looking for flair or new knitters needing achievable but stylish projects beyond scarves, the patterns in this book are clear, exciting, and inspiring.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would be a great book for beginning knitters. The introduction to materials and techniques, layout, schematics and instructions with plentiful photos make for success. The projects themselves are a range of simple accessories and even a couple boxy sweaters. Though I am an experienced knitter and didn't find anything I wanted to work on, I enjoyed reading through this book.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing for me.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

When glancing at the book cover one cannot help but look at the darling little child wearing the knitted christmas tree hat and immediately want to knit such a hat. I picked up this book because that hat looked so comical I immediately had visions of knitting it. Unfortunately, after perusing the rest of the book's content I only found three other patterns that I would want to try. This book is kind of in the middle as far as knitting books, not one of those books with totally awesome patterns, but not a knitting book to be shunned.

*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008...

[Dayini · Rating 2 out of 5]

Simple, yes. Chic, not quite. A decent book for new knitters - a variety of simple patterns for women, men, children and dogs. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a single pattern I wanted to make.

[J2418 K · Rating 2 out of 5]

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