Sensual Knits: Luxurious Yarns, Alluring Designs (Paperback)

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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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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 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 52 of 52 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Really Beautiful, WEARABLE Designs!, December 22, 2007 By  B. Michlig "bmichlig" (Montana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    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 16 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive Collection of Beautiful Knits!, December 30, 2007 By  Cool Shopper - See all my reviews 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. 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Patterns live up to the name, January 11, 2008 By  Cilla Ann "cilla_ann" (Oh United States) - See all my reviews More time than not lately new knitting books don't live up to there names, this is certainly not the case with this title. There are few patterns that I wouldn't be very happy to knit and to wear. I have only started one pattern, the lily of the valley gloves. I fell in love with them the first time I saw them.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but beware errors I really love this book. For the price, I can't think of a better set of patterns. I plan on making practically everything in the book and the yarns chosen are really sumptuous... Read more Published 16 days ago by Bombay Lover 5.0 out of 5 stars Stylish, Sensual, SENSATIONAL! Sensual Knits is the debut book from well-known knitting blogger Yahaira Ferreira. Yahaira's blog readers know that she has impeccable taste, and is always right on trend in both... Read more Published 2 months ago by Stefanie Japel 4.0 out of 5 stars Lives up to it's title The vast majority of patterns in this book have been marked. I've made one and had no problem getting through the pattern. Not too tough to substitute yarn. Read more Published 4 months ago by D. Heinz 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful patterns The patterns in this book are absolutely beautiful. My favorite designer in the book is Sauniell N. Connally. Read more Published 14 months ago by A. Pack 4.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I was looking for. This book is exactly what it advertises -- an interesting assortment of attractive and feminine knit patterns. It's well laid out and easy to read. Read more Published 16 months ago by Jamie L. Henderson 3.0 out of 5 stars OK but not more than that I had high expectation but was disappoited. But I like the pattern for the cardigan on the bookcover. Published 16 months ago by Bodil Dahlgren 4.0 out of 5 stars Great book but many discontinued yarns I got this book less than a month after it came out and at least three of the yarns used in the book were completely unavailable, one of which has been definitely discontinued... Read more Published 18 months ago by E. Silverstein 5.0 out of 5 stars Best pattern book I've bought in years! I buy a lot of knitting books---probably too many. Usually there's a pattern or two worth knitting, and that's enough. Read more Published 19 months ago by Molly Leonard 4.0 out of 5 stars A 'Must Have' The designs in this book are gorgeous-- simple, understated and classy. The unique silhouettes and lines are really lovely-- this is the first knitting book that I simply had to... Read more Published 20 months ago by Caeline Deithas 5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book! 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. Read more Published 20 months ago by Sarah E. Hyde Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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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 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,206 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	B. Michlig "bmichlig" (Montana) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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 16 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Cool Shopper - See all my reviews

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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Patterns live up to the name, January 11, 2008

By	Cilla Ann "cilla_ann" (Oh United States) - See all my reviews

More time than not lately new knitting books don't live up to there names, this is certainly not the case with this title. There are few patterns that I wouldn't be very happy to knit and to wear. I have only started one pattern, the lily of the valley gloves. I fell in love with them the first time I saw them.