Greetings from Knit Cafe [Paperback]

Suzan Mischer (Author), Victoria Pearson (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2009

When former CBS vice president Suzan Mischer decided to open a knitting store on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, she wanted to create a place where people could gather, slow down, and talk (as well as buy supplies). The result was Knit Cafe, a sleek yet homey neighborhood yarn store in one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world.

 
This fabulous shop—and its unique spirit—are celebrated in Greetings from Knit Cafe, now available in an updated paperback edition.

 

Colorful and chic, the book offers 30 of Knit Cafe’s most dazzling patterns for "California-style" projects ranging from hiking socks to a bikini to a "red carpet" gown. It also features stories about how the celebrated store came to be and how its eclectic clientele came to shape it. Even a few favorite recipes from regular customers are included.

 

Knitters nationwide will enjoy Knit Cafe’s California spirit and join its eclectic circle of devotees.

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About the Author

Suzan Mischer, a former television executive, opened Knit Café in 2002. It quickly became “casa” to the entire neighborhood and the blueprint for a new type of retail knitting experience around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book (April 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584797681
• ISBN-13: 978-1584797685
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,212,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite knitting books, December 21, 2009

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Marcia A. Reblin "Marcia" (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greetings from Knit Cafe (Paperback)

I purchased this book about two years ago and have enjoyed it immensely. I am working on a hoody sweater that looks like an item from
the J.Jill catalog. Also on my project list is a beautiful shawl and elegant "French" skirt. This is a fun book to own . . . I think you will enjoy.

Marcia in Phoenix

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book, September 12, 2009

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Elizabeth Williams "brooklynmom" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greetings from Knit Cafe (Paperback)

This book is beautifully produced and has great patterns. A nice range of projects, from a baby sweater, knee socks and more complicated designs.

2.0 out of 5 stars Dream World, September 2, 2011

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Abbey (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Greetings from Knit Cafe (Paperback)

"Arrived on time & in excellent condition. A+ experience w/ bookseller BLACK FLY MEDIA. I highly recommend this bookseller when purchasing used books. My low star rating applies to the book content only.

Too much of her life story, the construction and design of her shop, and ta-daaa!... the subsequent promotion of her shop, as well as dozens of pictures of happy strangers. Typical "Riches To Riches" story. Wealthy Hollywood woman opens shop / hires designers / writes book / makes even more money. Would like to have seen the pages filled with patterns instead. But thank goodness I now have a dress pattern for the Academy Awards. Whew. I had no idea what I was going to wear!"

Even so, I really tried to like this book. I squinted my eyes and attempted to will myself into creating SOMETHING out of it to justify my investment. The "Recycled Scarf" is tempting but most likely the book will be recycled first. But to be fair... The baby sweater pattern is very sweet - so much so that I wish it also came with adult-sized instructions. I love wrap-around garments. The lace skirt pattern is also eye-catching even though one should weigh approximately 97 lbs to carry it off. And she does offer several great physical exercises for knitters at the end. We often get so wrapped up in our work that we forget to stretch. Kudos to her for including this section.

If you love jewelry, but you're not a Hollywood starlet, or cannot afford Erica Courtney's jewelry which is advertised in the book, may I suggest visiting Blue Sky Studio Art @ <...>. There you will find artful jewelry pieces and functional art suited to everyone's budget. Hollywood starlets also welcome! :-)