Fitted Knits: 25 Designs for the Fashionable Knitter
by Stefanie Japel
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Author: Stefanie JapelEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-06
ISBN: 1581808720
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: North Light Books
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Book Review: Fabulous!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been knitting since I was about 5 years old, and I have always loved to do so as I find incredibly relaxing.
The only problem I have had in the past is that projects either did not quite fit once finished (and unraveling and restitching is not exactly relaxing, at least not to me...), or I simply grew tired about half way through, or the assembly did not turn out nicely...
And so my knitted sweaters and jackets were never really worn as they looked, well, homemade.
But along comes this cute little book with the genius concept of knitting sweaters from the top down, which also helps eliminating much frustration with yardage - after all I don't mind a sweater that's a bit shorter than planned at the waist, but uneven sleeves or such... nope, that won't work. I find the book SO inspiring and it makes you want to come up with your own designs - easily.
As soon as I started knitting the yoke, I could immediately imagine what my finished piece would look like - something that you cannot when you start from the bottom up and in multiple pieces. And the yoke, or the top in general, is where you want your sweater to fit properly in all the right places, right? So, it makes only sense to start at the top and in one piece to actually fit the piece to YOUR body - as you go along.
At the same time, being the passionate hobby designer that I am, I had a bunch of ideas as I was knitting away of how to modify the pattern in future pieces - not because I did not like the one I was making but because it is so easy (once you get the hang of it) and the possibilities seem endless. This book really sparked my knitting enthusiasm. I am hooked.
Try it - it's a bit of a different approach, but you will just love the finished results. I finished my first jacket in just two evenings - and it FITS and it looks great, if I say so myself.
I can also recommend the "knitalong" link on the author's webpage (glampyreknits.com - bottom, it's a bit hidden...). There, I found many infos, further inspiration and lovely pictures of and from other knitter's finshed projects, and the results are truly amazing.
Summary of Fitted Knits: 25 Designs for the Fashionable Knitter
Whether you're tall or short, curvy or slender, you deserve clothes that fit you perfectly. Fitted Knits gives you patterns that create well-fitted garments designed to accentuate your positives. You simply knit to your measurements, easily adjusting the pattern so it's tailored to your unique shape. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to add shaping details that ensure a perfect fit for your figure.
There is something here to keep you knitting happily the whole year through, from lightweight summer tanks and tees to shrugs, wraps and cardigans perfect for those transitional times, and, of course, warm and cozy sweaters, vests and coats to get you through the cold months.
Inside Fitted Knits you'll find:
- a How to Fit Your Knits guide that shows you exactly how to adjust the patterns in the book to get a perfect fit
- 25 wearable fashion-inspired knits for all seasons
- a user-friendly skill level guide so you know what to expect with each pattern
- an essential information section including a knitting abbreviations key, a knitting needle conversion chart, a helpful Reference Library and a list of great knitting websites
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