Handknit Skirts: From Tricoter
by Linden Ward, Beryl Hiatt
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Author: Beryl Hiatt, Linden WardEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-12
ISBN: 1564778355
Number of pages: 80
Publisher: Martingale and Company
Book Reviews of Handknit Skirts: From Tricoter
Book Review: Finally, a book dedicated to knitted skirts - and all of them could be worn
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoy making skirts - their construction is basic, and they're much easier to fit than slacks or pants -yes, I'm referring to sewing here, but it applies to knitted skirts as well. Most sewing classes start by making a skirt -it's about time that carried over into knittng. Once someone can knit a scarf or a hat, they have the skills to make a skirt (in my opinion). So, I was very excited to see a book that was full of (dedicated to) knitted skirts.
FINALLY, inspiration for knitted skirts!
OK, I'll take a moment to talk about the actual book/binding -yes, it's a hardcover, but poorly bound in my opinion. And the size is awkward (tall and slim -just over 11 1/2" tall, but only 6 1/2" wide) -I'm supposing they wanted to immitate a pencil skirt -at least that's the impression I'm left with -can't think of any other reason to make this book that size -awkward, but I won't take off any points for that.... because...
INSIDE this awkwardly sized/bound book, there are 16 Beautiful Knitted Skirts !
For instance, there's "Katerina" -a darling child sized (2 to 6 years) skirt that's a very quick knit. And, there's "Bella" -which includes some beading, and in their words "creates the gentle flared silhouette with the beads themselves" -I agree. There's "Naomi", with it's "bold use of color and crisp, geometric lines", and "Felicity", with it's "sophisticated" and "slim" look. There's "Madeline", the "basic ribbed skirt" that reminds me of the traditional knitted skirt, and is classy, with "visual interest as well". And, there's "Paloma" -if I had to choose a favorite (now that's hard, because I'm drawn to at least 10 of these styles)... but, if I had to choose just one, this would be it! "Paloma" was one of those 'thinking ouside the box' creations that "evolved as it was knit" -the "wrong" side actually became the "right side", and the tails that were left from the yarn changes actually became a feature (a lovely eye-catching feature) -and became a vertical fringe down one side of the front of the skirt. Well, I was going to end there, but had to include another favorite (I have many, but I'll stop with this one) -"Elaine". The "Elaine" skirt has a "touch of black net peeking out at the hemline", but even more beautiful is it's flared shaping at the bottom, that is set apart by a row of "mother-of-pearl buttons with seed-beading". I love using button-art on projects, and it is a wonderful detail on this skirt. In fact, this ("Elaine") is the one that is pictured on the front of the book.
OK, I have to talk about yarn. I find that for most knitting pattern books, the yarn that is given is usually unavailable by the time the book is published (or I purchase it), or if I can find the yarn, it's usually outside my budget. So, altho they do give the details of the yarns that were used (and they may still be readily available), they are also generous with their gauge information, for example "A yarn or combination of yarns that, when held tog as one, knits to 19 sts over 4" in St st on size 7 needle". THAT is the information that I want to know - give me enough gauge information so that I can find a suitable substitute -and I feel they do that -which, in my opinion, makes these patterns TIMELESS.
ALSO, with the sizes given, none of these skirts would fit me -is that a problem? Emphatically, NO! The construction of these skirts is basic and most shaping is done with changing needle size...
SO, Basic/Simple pattern/construction + Good Gauge information = any size you want, with any yarn that you like (within limits, we want to wear these beautiful skirts).
Again, skirt construction (whether sewing, knitting, crocheting...) - skirt construction is basic and simple, and easily adjusted for fit - more so than any other garment (in my opinion).
These skirts are eye-catching. They are also skirts that will be worn - yes all of them -all of them could be worn, and would look beautiful, and timeless. No 'over the top' skirts here. And there is not one that is too plain...
Now, that's not an easy task, but they did it, and bravo for that !
Yes, I am very pleased that I purchased this book - I'll even forgive the awkward sizing of the book, and it's poor construction -because it's full of diamonds... Finally, a book dedicated to knitted skirts -and all of them could be worn, and would look classy and/or beautiful... Yes, I'm very pleased, and although I like each and every skirt in this book, I do leave room that some might not find every skirt to their liking, but I would be quite surprised if they did not like most.
Summary of Handknit Skirts: From Tricoter
The trendsetters of Tricoter are back with a collection of gorgeous knitted skirts--easy to knit, easy to wear, and easy to stand out at the height of fashion! With a variety of styles to suit women of any age, knitters can get hip to this hot new trend in knitting.* Fifteen colorful designs are knitted in the round on circular needles; no seams to sew or fronts and backs to match up
* Just change needle sizes as you go--no increases, decreases, or complicated shaping techniques
* Each project sports a sewn-in half slip for extra durability, plus an elastic waistband for easy wear
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