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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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.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By B. Michlig
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
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
By Cool Shopper
Format:Paperback
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.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Teela Nei
Format:Paperback
I agree that the styles presented in the book are stunning and beautiful. However I can only give it 2 stars because there are just way too many errors. The first sweater I made, the seeded cables cardigan, the entire pattern was practically rewritten because the pattern contained so many errors. So instead of working from the book I ended up with about seven pages of errors printed out from the internet. Even the yarn amounts and sizes were wrong so make sure you download the corrections before shelling out the money for the yarn so you be sure you're getting the right amount. Then I gave my mom the book. She wanted to make the lace panel cami and cardigan set. After spending numerous hours trying to figure out why nothing was coming out right she realized that this pattern also had pages and pages of corrections as well. I think the sweaters are beautiful and I realize that knitting patterns often have corrections, but I just think that there is no excuse for a book to have this many errors. Didn't anyone edit this or check for errors before going to print? I would recommend the book for the beautiful styles but definitely make sure you download all the corrections before actually trying to make anything from it (or even before purchasing yarn to make anything from it).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous book! Love the extra details on the designers
Love this book, it has such GORGEOUS pictures it should have been a hardback book! Just started knitting so am not at the level to complete these patterns but what a way to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by TnT
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
Very beautiful knitted sweaters and other items, I love this book. I can't wait to make several items out of this book!
Published 5 months ago by honeybear
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I have bought the book based on the cover and the title and I did right! The book is great, the models are nice (even if I do not appreciate all the models). Read more
Published 6 months ago by denlo
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's good, but....
The support link for this website has been down since before I ordered it. I have had to rely on fellow knitters and the community for support on errors in this book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by GG's Mommy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful wearable patterns
I recently purchased this book and have not yet knit the patterns. But, the designs are beautiful and many of them are made using minimal seaming. Read more
Published on February 21, 2011 by GRS
5.0 out of 5 stars
The title delivers on the promise
This book is for anyone intersted in looking good in fitted knitwear. An excellent alternative to tailored business jackets made of fabric, these patterns offer style and comfort... Read more
Published on October 30, 2010 by Veronique from KnitwearPatterns
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 on October 24, 2009 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 on August 25, 2009 by Stefanie
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 on June 24, 2009 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. I've had a chance to look her up and she's new with good ideas. Read more
Published on September 1, 2008 by SK She
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