Scottish and Irish designs have long been a rich source of inspiration for knitters. Beautiful earthy colors and styles that range from simple chunky sweaters to intri-cate Fair Isles offer endless ideas. Now, in this marvelous new collection, leading knitwear designer Debbie Bliss presents more than 25 original Celtic-inspired de-signs for the entire family. For adults, there are rugged fishermen's sweaters, car-digans in delicate hues of heather and moss, a cabled tweed jacket, and a luxurious cashmere wrap. For infants and children, the adorable designs include Fair Isle jackets, socks, berets, and throws and a lace-and-cable sweater. With every de-sign illustrated in atmospheric color photos, Celtic Knits is another welcome addi-tion to the Debbie Bliss knitwear series. Debbie Bliss, who now designs clothing for Baby Gap, is the author of many successful books, including How to Knit, Great Knits for Kids, Family Knits, Bright Knits for Kids, and Classic Knits for Kids.
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Scottish and Irish designs have long been a rich source of inspiration for knitters. Beautiful earthy colors and styles that range from simple chunky sweaters to intricate Fair Isles offer endless ideas. In this marvelous collection, Debbie Bliss presents more than 25 Celtic–inspired designs for the entire family. For adults, there are rugged fishermen’s sweaters, cardigans in delicate hues of heather and moss, a cabled tweed jacket, and a luxurious cashmere wrap. For infants and children, the adorable designs include Fair Isle jackets, socks, berets, and throws and a lace–and–cable sweater. Each project includes easy–to–use charts and instructions and an atmospheric array of color photos. Debbie Bliss is the author of many successful books, including Cotton Knits for All Seasons, Debbie Bliss Knitting Workbook, How to Knit, Classic Knits for Kids, and Family Knits.
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About the Author
Debbie Bliss, former designer for Baby Gap, is the best-selling author more than a dozen books, including Simply Baby, The Baby Knits Book, Debbie Bliss Knitting Workbook, How to Knit, and Classic Knits for Kids.
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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mainly for adults, less creative than her children's books,
By A Customer
This review is from: Celtic Knits: Over 25 Designs for Babies, Children & Adults (Hardcover)
Bliss' book contains more sweater patterns for adults than for children. The children's sweaters lack the charm of Bliss' childrens books, which are fantastic, so if you are searching for a child's pattern, look at her other books -- particularly her books that contain Aran designs, which are quite unique and simple to knit, although all her children's books are equally wonderful. As far as designs for adults in Celtic Knits, I was both pleased and disappointed. The designs are nice and some are fairly simple to knit. One of the pullover Arans is actually quite splendid. But on the whole they aren't as Celtic as I'd expected -- there are a few fair isles (for children) that are rather plain in comparison to other Bliss designs. The sweaters on the whole are less Celtic and more English -- more like reading a Rowan knitting magazine, so they are very nice but not what you might expect. Also, if you are expecting these to be more or less adult versions of her children's designs, you'll also be disappointed. Bliss' style for adults is much less intricate and unique. The book itself is of high quality. The patterns are very detailed, although diagrams and measurements are missing, which makes it more difficult to be certain you are knitting to size or to adjust your gauge (I wish publishers would realize this -- they are giving those of us who rely on measurements user-unfriendly books). Photos of the sweaters, like in many of Bliss' books, are over-posed -- you see a stylish photo of the model and the background, but have very little chance of actually seeing what the sweater really looks like, and if you knit like I do, detailed instructions don't always reproduce what you see in the photo, so I at least would like to have had better pictures so I could knit directly from them and not struggle with the instructions. Bliss uses a variety of yarns, from Jaeger or Rowan: wool, cotton, and chenille. Thus there is something here for all seasons. She also includes a few men's sweaters. Despite some drawbacks, this is a nice addition to a knitter's library -- a quality book with a variety of sweater designs to satisfy any taste. If you are new to Bliss' designs, please do look into her children's books. I purchased Classic Knits for Kids first and fell in love with them, and they can be resized for adults with some effort -- but it's worth it. Bliss is one of the best British designers -- attractive, durable, and charming sweaters.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous patterns and presentation in all sizes,
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This review is from: Celtic Knits: Over 25 Designs for Babies, Children & Adults (Hardcover)
This book is what my husband describes as "knitter's pornography": I flip through the pages over and over, ogling the to-die-for designs and sighing with appreciative pleasure. The production values are top notch -- beautiful photos, colored pages, innovative design -- and give this a fresh, untraditional look, especially by knitting-pattern standards. I can't wait to begin some of the designs, which, as the title suggests, are strongly influenced by the Celtic sensibility (e.g. lots of arans and cablework, tweedy yarns, sea and sky colors). My practical side must warn that this book is not for the novice knitter - most of the patterns involve textured stitching, cables and/or colorwork that I think would overwhelm a beginner. And as with Bliss's more recent works, a serious knitter wishes there were clearer pictures of the finished designs, more measurements and drawings of the pieces, and perhaps larger type (I'm only 35 so don't blame age for this!). Overall, however, a terrific and beautifully-produced book with designs in sizes for the whole family.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Little Bland,
By Jennifer DeWitt (Bay Area, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Celtic Knits: Over 25 Designs for Babies, Children & Adults (Hardcover)
As is true for all of Debbie Bliss' books, Celtic Knits contains beautiful photos and an attractive, accessible layout. Celtic Knits has a pretty good variety of patterns - mostly adults, but also a few child and baby patterns. Be warned, however, that the women's patterns seem to run on the small side; you might have to adapt if you want to make other sizes. Unfortunately, many of the patterns seem either (a) like a great many other patterns you've seen lately, or (b) nice, but not particularly Celtic. I think the theory is that the colors used in the designs are supposed to have a Celtic 'mood,' but I just don't see it. Debbie Bliss' usual creative spark seems somewhat absent from this book. The one pattern that really stands out is the Aran long-line tunic. This sweater, to me, at least, strikes a charming balance between traditional Aran knitting and a contemporary feel. The color, a sort of mauve-y rose, and the long shaping combine for a feminine, cuddly appeal. With few other exceptions, the rest of the designs are unremarkable, if elegant and beautifully made. They would be perfectly at home under any title other than Celtic Knits. In sum, if you're looking for unique Aran and Fair Isle designs, there are better resources out there (e.g., Alice Starmore).
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