Twinkle's Big City Knits: 31 Chunky-Chic Designs
by Wenlan Chia
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Author: Wenlan ChiaEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-13
ISBN: 0307346110
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Potter Craft
Book Reviews of Twinkle's Big City Knits: 31 Chunky-Chic Designs
Book Review: Interesting patterns, very poor instructions and photos
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a real hit or miss book. Some of the patterns are really pretty (St. Bart's mini, which would look nice in a ribbon yarn), and others just look very frumpy (the Chelsea Sweater). Some of the patterns (like the Chelsea and the Karate Sweater, among others) are lace patterns which just don't look good in chunky yarn. If they were redone in thinner yarns, they would be very nice indeed.
The instructions are not clear at all, and for the items done in dark yarn, the photos are just about useless as they show no stitch detail. The Tuxedo Jacket is just one of several designs only photographed from one angle on the model, leaving you to wonder exactly how the back is supposed to look (there's some kind of a keyhole collar) when worn.
Several reviewers have commented about how knitters are supposed to know how to adjust patterns. Yes, that's true to a certain extent where sizing is concerned, but you shouldn't have to FIX errors, or try to guess what you're supposed to do from vague instructions, not when you're paying big bucks for the book, big bucks for the yarn, AND figuring in the cost of your time (your time is worth something, even if you don't work outside the home).
Check this book out of the library first, before buying. The patterns are geared towards very slender, very flat-chested models, so if you don't fit the profile (so to speak), be prepared to do a LOT of swatching and adjusting.
Summary of Twinkle's Big City Knits: 31 Chunky-Chic Designs
Wenlan Chia, creator of the acclaimed fashion line Twinkle by Wenlan, is famous for knitting bold, chunky yarn into delicate, feminine designs. The look is at once whimsical and hip, classic and trendy; in short, Wenlan?s knits are like nothing you?ve seen before. Now, she shares her patterns and her secrets with knitters everywhere.Twinkle?s Big City Knits is a collection of 31 of Twinkle?s greatest hits that knitters can finally make at home. From a mohair shrug embellished with ribbon and braids to a wrap vest with a plunging V-neck, every design in Twinkle?s Big City Knits puts an innovative, spin on classic knitwear and styles. Here are patterns for all of Twinkle?s hottest pieces: the bestselling seed-stitch Twinkle Hoodie, the cropped and flirty Best Friend Cardigan, the effortlessly trendy Shopping Tunic. For warmer weather, lighter colors and lighter knits reign, so you?ll find the classic sophistication of the Chanel-inspired Coco Jacket in soft pastels, a delicate and feather-soft scarf light enough for spring, as well as the St. Bart?s Mini that could very well be the perfect Little Black Dress. Full-color photographs and clear instructions make it easy to learn new techniques. In addition, Wenlan shares her advice on techniques, choosing yarns, and choosing materials to make knitting with chunky yarn as easy as it looks.
With designs this creative, colors this beautiful, and shapes this modern, you?ll want to make every project in this book?and they all knit up so quickly that you can!
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