Ribbon Knits: 45 New Designs to Knit and Crochet [Paperback]

Judi Alweil (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1998

Knitting with ribbon is a fabulous way for readers to create unique garments and accessories to wear year-round. Ribbon Knits includes 22 sweaters, 20 bags, and 5 hats, scarves and belts for readers to make out of ribbon, soutache, raffia or satin cord. With simple, wearable styles and quick-to-knit patterns, these classic styles complement any wardrobe. Their rich colors and textures and classic styling are always in fashion. Knitters of all skill levels will find the projects exciting and doable.
-- In addition to knitting projects, also contains highly sought-after crocheting projects.
-- Complete, easy-follow instructions for each project.
-- Stylish and attractive projects small enough for readers to knit on the go.
-- Contains ordering information for knitting kits and materials.

Product Details

• Paperback: 105 pages
• Publisher: Taunton Press; F edition (May 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561582441
• ISBN-13: 978-1561582440
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,234,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing basic patterns and expensive to make, July 17, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ribbon Knits: 45 New Designs to Knit and Crochet (Paperback)

This book contains patterns for tops, vests, cardigans, etc, made with rayon ribbon. Most of the items are very basic and not interesting or innovative, except for the crocheted purses which are attractive. The recommended rayon ribbon is the author's own brand which, as it turns out, is rather expensive to purchase. Although she cites several companies who are also producing rayon ribbon, the author does not offer equivalencies that would make it easy to find and use the right ribbon. All in all, a disappointing book.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Special, February 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Ribbon Knits: 45 New Designs to Knit and Crochet (Paperback)

One of the purse patterns is nice (Flapper Wrist Bag), but there are cheaper craft leaflets out with better patterns (acrylic chenille seems to be the yarn of choice right now), and if you collect vintage knitting books/patterns you may already have a lot of this stuff. The author's product line is not cheap either, and many of the projects (especially the hobo bags) look like a lot of the cheap imports available today--why put all that money into something when you could buy a nearly identical item cheaper?

The clothing is nothing remarkable either, and definitely warm weather only. If you like to slice up strips of fabric with a Rotary Cutter and crochet/knit, you might be able to adapt the patterns for a "country" look.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No sweaters for crochet, July 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Ribbon Knits: 45 New Designs to Knit and Crochet (Paperback)

I received this book as a gift from someone who knew I could crochet, but wasn't sure I could knit (I can't). Despite the fact it says there are knit and crochet patterns, there is only one wearable item for crochet in the whole book, and I'll bet those of you who've gotten burned on this kind of book before can guess what it is too: a granny square vest. That's all crochet is good for, you know...There are some purses in crochet too, but they were very common patterns of types I have already.