Knitting Classic Style: 35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives
by Veronik Avery
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Author: Veronik AveryPhotographer: Sara Cameron
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-01
ISBN: 158479576X
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang STC Craft Melanie Falick Book
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Book Review: This book delivers the goods
Summary: 5 Stars
For me, the test of a knitting book is whether I immediately want to begin work on one or two of its projects. Knitting Classic Style more than meets my criteria. First there's the Corset Cover (who could resist the name and the garment?) and the Strawberry Lace Wrap Cardigan in which I imagine myself snuggling while watching my favorite costume drama.Then there's the charming Little Girls' A- Line Jacket (with hood), the His and Her Llama Cardigan which is one of the best men's projects I have seen, and the Child's Nautical Pullover, a disarmingly sweet French-style garment with a discreet lace pattern. My husband is lining up for the Argyle Vest but first, I might have to treat myself to a glamorous Mohair Portrait Scarf and the ingenious Layered Skater's Top, a two-for-one treasure with a subtle, delicate cable pullover under a cute short sleeve mohair t-shirt. The Tabi socks are just the thing for wearing with my flip flops now that I have banned shoes from my wood floors and the artful Warm Shawl begs the question, "what fab color combination can I use?" This subtly beautiful book is a satisfying feast of even more stylish, varied, do-able projects than there is space to write about: hats, socks, mittens, jackets, vests. Its timeless projects will never go out of style.
Summary of Knitting Classic Style: 35 Modern Designs Inspired by Fashion's Archives
Classic projects that will maintain their appeal for many years instead of just one or two fashion seasonsElegant yet retro-cool projects
In fashion, one day you're in, the next day you're out . . . and the day after that, you're back in again. Designers are always referring to fashion's rich history as they imagine its present and future, and retro looks remain ever-fresh as they are renewed-and restyled-for the next generation of wearers.
That's precisely what top knitwear designer V?ronik Avery is up to in Knitting Classic Style. Mining fashion's endless archive, Avery has created 35 smashingly contemporary garments that take their cues from decades and designers past. The collection of clothing and accessories Avery presents is organized into four thematic chapters that highlight women's wear, men's wear (and its influence on women's and children's clothing), traditional ethnic garb, and sportswear.
Aimed at both beginning and more advanced knitters, the book's projects range in difficulty from a simple drawstring purse, French beret, and Afghan-inspired slipper-socks to a shawl-collared cardigan, a geometric ski sweater based on a popular 1950s Native American design, and Avery's own reinterpretation of the trimly elegant Chanel jacket. The author introduces each project by explaining its historical/cultural roots; Sara Cameron's moody photos evoke the settings that have inspired Avery's reworkings of the classics.
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