Sensual Knits: Luxurious Yarns, Alluring Designs [Paperback]

Yahaira Ferreira (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2008

Modern knitters are simply in love with luxury yarns—and the stylish items they can make from these opulent, irresistibly touchable materials. Sensual Knits feeds their hunger for fashionable projects made specifically with the finest merinos, alpacas, silks, cashmeres, and angoras. Beautiful models display the clothing, and every exquisitely photographed garment provides a stunning example of how classic can also be very sexy. A textured jacket features a nipped waist that hugs a woman’s curves, a bishop-sleeved sweater has a daringly plunging neckline, and there are camisoles, silky negligees, and evening dresses too. And be assured: these pieces will look great for years to come, not just for a single season. Any advanced beginner who has mastered the basics can handle these patterns.

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About the Author

Yahaira Ferreira has an MA in photography. Her background in photography gives her a sophisticated eye for colours and shapes. A passionate knitter, she saw the need for luxurious and hard-to-find yarns, and launched her retail web site, www.pureknits.com, in April 2006. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sterling/Hollan (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402749201
• ISBN-13: 978-1402749209
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Arts & Photography > Fashion

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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Beautiful, WEARABLE Designs!, December 22, 2007

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Even if you aren't into the whole "luxury fibers" thing, even if you are a "non standard size", and even if your tastes run more classic and conservative than most, you will find MANY gorgeous items to knit in this book.

Classic, feminine, beautiful, wearable to work if one desires, functional designs fill the pages. There isn't a single item in here about which I thought, "hmmm - maybe if I were 20 years younger/20 pounds lighter/or 20 times hotter, I might wear that." And even my knitting daughter who IS younger lighter/hotter by factors of 20 found the designs gorgeous and desirable, too. THe layout of the book is lovely, patterns flow right from the gorgeous photos, and SO Much information is given, not only on yarn and needles and gauge, but also on what size was photographed, how much ease the piece was designed around, and so on, which will make choosing a size a snap, and a properly fitting garment the result of your time investment.

If you love beautiful knitwear design, you need this book. It's that simple.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Collection of Beautiful Knits!, December 30, 2007

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This book provides a great selection of versatile but wearable knits. Selecting the first project will be difficult. The designs are classic with just enough flair or extras that add significantly to their appeal. This is a wonderful addition to the my knitting library.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book!, February 21, 2008

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This book just arrived a few days ago and I'm so excited about it. I have left it on my coffee table and I keep picking it up to look through all the gorgeous patterns. There are 25 items in the book, and only 3 or 4 that I likely won't make. Absolutely stunning patterns and the fashions are really current and sexy.

I still consider myself a novice - have only been knitting for a year and I'm just getting started with more difficult pieces. This book is not for beginners, but there is a range of difficulty to the patterns, so you can absolutely progress through it, starting with something a little simpler like the shrug or a wrap and working your way up to the adorable dresses and lacework.