Sexy Little Knits: Chic Designs to Knit and Crochet
by Ashley Paige
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Author: Ashley PaigeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-05-02
ISBN: 0307236579
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Potter Craft
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Book Review: Hot Bikinis & Fun Summer Items! :D
Summary: 5 Stars
i was looking for a book that had cool bikinis and cute spring/summer pieces. this book had exactly what i was looking for and more! the book is divided into three parts: swim wear, cute tops 'n bottoms, and a lingerie style section. there are bikinis that are not meant to be worn in the water, but there are also ones that can get wet and be worn to swim in. they also don't sag or gap because you either work an invisible elastic into the edges or you work with yarns that have elastic built right into them, like Cascade's Fixation. Ashley Paige truly designs fun, cute stuff! she is a true California girl and it comes through in her designs. i like that both knitting and crochet are represented in this book, as i enjoy both equally. the book has diagrams with measurements for each and every piece. i did feel the need to chart out entire patterns on my own knitting grid paper, though, in addition to taking some notes of my own before starting any of the projects. i also took some extra time to write out my own row by row directions for certain parts of the patterns because it would have been too difficult to keep track of my decreases and increases and the lace pattern in the one bikini i did so far, "the blue suede bikini". the patterns are written in run together paragraphs, not row by row. a good example would be, "work in lace pattern according to chart one for 24 rows...at the same time decrease 2 stitches on each side every 4th row 9 times and 1 stitch at the beginning and end of every 4th row one time". this is the type of language of this book's patterns. the patterns are just so cute and cool though, i felt it was definitely worth my extra time. this is the one book that i have that i absolutely love 90% of the patterns. i will be making patterns from this book for a long time to come! this is definitely not a book for beginners, though. it is a book for someone who has medium or better skills in knitting and crochet. there is no instructional section at all - just the patterns, diagrams with measurements of the finished pieces, charts, and tons of great photographs of the completed projects. this book brims with sassy, hip patterns for hot knitting 'n crochet chics! i love it! :D
Summary of Sexy Little Knits: Chic Designs to Knit and Crochet
Knitting and crochet just got sexy. Celebrity swimsuit designer Ashley Paige reveals knit and crochet patterns forflirty, fabulous bikinis and more.They?re flirty, they?re fun, they?re fresh. They?re gracing the pages of Elle, Seventeen, InStyle, and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, and they?ve been spotted on the hot bods of Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani. They?re the crochet and knit swimwear designs of Ashley Paige, and now they?re available in Sexy Little Knits, a collection of twenty-four patterns for chic summer pieces?from swimwear and tanks to dresses and shorts.
Ashley?s most popular knit and crochet patterns combine sophisticated color and fun stitches with elegantly form-fitting shapes. This assortment of stylish knitwear is presented in three chapters:
?Peace, Love, and Bikinis? celebrates classic bikinis and one-piece swimsuits.
?Sunshine, Good Vibes? includes patterns for dresses, tank tops, miniskirts, and short-shorts.
?Cozy Homebodies? features slinky garments perfect for lounging, such as camisoles, bathrobes, and sleepwear.
Each pattern is accompanied by clear instructions and helpful suggestions for customizing these designs with fun trims, clever color choices, options for more (or less) coverage, and creative stitch possibilities. Lushly photographed by fashion favorite Yu Tsai, Sexy Little Knits makes it easy to create a whole summer wardrobe at home or on the beach.
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