From Publishers Weekly
More than 30 knitwear designers have contributed their innovative patterns to this impressive collection, which features gorgeous, full-color photographs of various scarves, capes, capelets and stoles. Because of their quick construction, editor Allen (co-author of Knitting for Dummies) calls scarves the "comfort food of knitting," likening them to, of all things, pasta. "Like pasta, scarves can be created with little effort and few basic materials," she writes. While this is true, the patterns found here are largely for intermediate and advanced knitters, though all knitters will appreciate the beauty and complexity of these designs. Kathleen Power Johnson’s Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole is an elegant creation of hand-dyed tweed yarns woven together in a vaguely medieval style, making it a cozy addition to any woman’s wardrobe. And designers Debbie Bliss, Norah Gaughan and Lily Chin offer ideas for children, women and men that utilize color-work, beading, crochet and other innovative techniques. From Lisa Daniels’s cabled Vintage Velvet stunner to Teva Durham’s whimsical Blue Collar capelet to Amanda Blair Brown’s chic, spiral scarf (aptly called Ruffles), this book has plenty of patterns to inspire creativity, as well a Design Notebook section for those who want to craft their own unique scarves.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Knitty.com
"Absolutely not what you'd expect for a book about scarves.... Very few rectangles, but a lot of delightful surprises."
Knitting News
"The designs are wonderful and creative. There are interesting and helpful notes given with each pattern."
Knit ‘N Style
"Saying ‘incredible’ in ten different languages would be a good way to begin this review... definitely a must-have book."
Knitnet.com
"Some of the most innovative and interesting scares you can imagine."
INKnitters magazine
"All of the design are beautifully photographed showing stitch detail and the colors sing!"
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Gorgeous knit and crochet patterns…A must-have for experienced knitters who love scares."
The News & Observer
"The best of the latest crop…This is knitting as adventure."
Book Description
This collection of 31 elegant and ingenious scarf designs tap the expertise of more than 25 knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments. Designs by Kathryn Alexander, Debbie Bliss, Nancy Bush, Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, Sasha Kagan, Sally Melville, and Kristin Nicholas are included, representing a varied exploration of techniques that provide innovative ways to think about knitting and crochet. Sections on knitting and crochet basics, making a scarf without a pattern, and a designer's notebook with templates for basic scarves and suggestions for design variations are provided.
About the Author
Pam Allen is the editor of Interweave Knits and coauthor of Knitting for Dummies. Her designs have been featured in Melanie Falick's Knitting in America. She lives in Camden, Maine.
Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet FROM THE PUBLISHER
This collection of 31 elegant and ingenious scarf designs tap the expertise of more than 25 knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments. Designs by Kathryn Alexander, Debbie Bliss, Nancy Bush, Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, Sasha Kagan, Sally Melville, and Kristin Nicholas are included, representing a varied exploration of techniques that provide innovative ways to think about knitting and crochet. Sections on knitting and crochet basics, making a scarf without a pattern, and a designer's notebook with templates for basic scarves and suggestions for design variations are provided.
FROM THE CRITICS
INKnitters magazine
All of the design are beautifully photographed showing stitch detail and the colors sing!
Knitting News
The designs are wonderful and creative. There are interesting and helpful notes given with each pattern.
Knit 'N Style
Saying 'incredible' in ten different languages would be a good way to begin this review . . . definitely a must-have book.
Knitnet.com
Some of the most innovative and interesting scares you can imagine.
Knitty.com
Absolutely not what you'd expect for a book about scarves.... Very few rectangles, but a lot of delightful surprises.
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