Jackets-For Work & Play (Best of Knitter's Magazine series) [Paperback]

Rick Mondragon (Editor), Elaine Rowley (Editor), Alexis Xenakis (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Best of Knitter's Magazine series | Publication Date: August 1, 2006

After more than 20 years of quality publishing and numerous sold-out issues, Knitter's Magazine has compiled the best jacket projects designed by renowned players in the knitting field. The 25 projects cover a wide range of classic styles—from suits to coats to light-weight cover ups—that provide stylish options for both work and play. Stitches such as the slip stitch, linen stitch, and moss stitch are introduced, as well as more advanced techniques that are thoroughly illustrated with detailed instructions. Creative finishing options are also provided for the motivated knitter seeking to customize and personalize their projects.

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About the Author

Rick Mondragon is the editor of Knitter's Magazine. He teaches specialized knitting techniques across the country. Elaine Rowley is a former editor of Knitter's Magazine and the current editor of XRX Books. Alexis Xenakis is the publisher of Knitter's Magazine and XRX Books. All three live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Xrx Books (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933064056
• ISBN-13: 978-1933064055
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,038 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hit by Knitter's, November 22, 2006

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Tnafbrat "Denise Jackson-Holder" (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Jackets-For Work & Play (Best of Knitter's Magazine series) (Paperback)

If you're a pattern fanatic like I am, this book is a must. Knitter's always has some of the greatest designs and they do not disappoint with this book. While most of the patterns are above beginner level, they shouldn't be considered to be off limits for beginners. It's a perfect inspiration and starting point for new knitters who would like to take the plunge into something other than scarves. Basic jacket structures helps new knitters understand how they are put together and removes some of the scary mystery. Intermediate knitters will enjoy it because of the intriguing designs and advanced knitters will find it enjoyable because the patterns are adaptable to personal creativity. The pattern/color combinations and designs add zing for everyone.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a nice jacket mix, January 9, 2007

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Susan E. Dress (Marblehead, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jackets-For Work & Play (Best of Knitter's Magazine series) (Paperback)

I've purchased quite a few of the xrx 'best of' or 'knitter's dozen' books. It's so much easier than sorting through all my back issues of Knitter's. I love the mix of styles and techniques, and the fact that they've 're-knit' some of the older patterns with new [available]yarns. I do wish they would include the original publication info. And it would be nice if the index included thumbnail pix of the projects.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great work jackets!, January 6, 2008

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jld "jld" (Champaign, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jackets-For Work & Play (Best of Knitter's Magazine series) (Paperback)

I was very impressed with this book-- it has several designs that I plan to make. My work is fairly relaxed business wear, but this book has several choices that you could wear even in a more dressy environment. It also seems to run the gamut of beginner knits to more challenging designs, including one that uses 3 colors to simulate a woven tweed. Very nice! While I can't speak to how well-written these particular patterns are, I do have another Best of Knitter's book whose patterns are very easy to follow. Overall, a great book, especially for the price!