Country Weekend Knits: 25 Classic Patterns for Timeless Knitwear [Paperback]

Madeline Weston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2008

Fashions come and go, but some designs are truly timeless. Country Weekend Knits features a collection of twenty-five classic patterns that showcase the rich heritage of traditional British knitwear. Many of these beautiful patterns are based on original designs dating as far back as the eighteenth century, which have been passed down through generations of knitters, and reinterpreted here in contemporary colors and yarns. The rich textures, the soft natural colors, and intricate patterns of these appealing knits instantly conjure up a host of comforting images while evoking the serene charm of the English countryside.

Beautifully photographed, the designs and patterns are interspersed with evocative, scene-setting photographs of the coastline and the countryside. With complete step-by-step instructions for every sweater.

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About the Author

MADELINE WESTON opened The Scottish Merchant in Covent Garden in 1970 and for 20 years it was known as the place in London for buying beautifully made, authentic garments sourced from all parts of the British Isles. Madeline also owned a yarn shop and is an experienced knitter. She now lives in Norfolk.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (October 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312388098
• ISBN-13: 978-0312388096
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book, October 29, 2008

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Greg Iles Fan (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Country Weekend Knits: 25 Classic Patterns for Timeless Knitwear (Paperback)

I have just received this book, and have only looked through it at this point. I preordered this, and had no idea what patterns it may contain.
I am happily anxious to start some of the items I see here.
There are many patterns, 25 in all, consisting of ganseys, arans,fairisle and Shetland Lace, and includes men's and women's garments: pullovers, cardigans, vests, and many short sleeved summery items, which are particularly nice and wearable. The first item I will make is a beautiful gansey called Eriskay, just gorgeous. A large variety of yarns are used, and I think there is something special in here for anyone interested in hand knits.
I classify most of the patterns as classic, functional, and as pretty/handsome garments. The book is a softcover with photography that shows each item well, and everything is modelled by people who look like real people.
Very highly recommended.
One note, though, most of the patterns, except for the Fairisles and a couple of rudimentary stitch charts, have written rather than graphed directions, which suits me well, but will not please some. There are also no illustrations of pattern pieces with dimensions given, so these look more like patterns of years ago. There are some basic techniques given in the back of the book, but these are minimal.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Reprint of older book, November 28, 2008

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R. Pehrson (Walnut Creek, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Country Weekend Knits: 25 Classic Patterns for Timeless Knitwear (Paperback)

If you already own Classic British Knits by Weston, don't buy this book! It re-presents 25 patterns from that older book in new colors and photographed in new settings. (The older book has about 40 patterns.)

If you don't have the older book, this one is great if you love traditional knitting -- Fair Isle, Arans, ganseys, and Shetland lace.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, but not new patterns, November 16, 2008

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I. Friedman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Country Weekend Knits: 25 Classic Patterns for Timeless Knitwear (Paperback)

This book is full of beautiful patterns, but they were previously published in Classic British Knits/ The Traditional Sweater Book. Don't buy this book if you already own the others.