Contemporary garments that celebrate stunning results without complicated techniques are the focus of this collection. Step-by-step instructions, thorough materials lists, and a design notebook cover the ways to maximize style while simplifying knitting and finishing techniques. Requiring only a basic understanding of knitting, this guide is packed with clever design ideas such as innovative edgings, a well-placed band of color or texture, an unexpected yarn, and creative constructions that minimize seams or customize personal fit.
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"A lovely book with 19 patterns that prove that easy knitting doesn't have to be boring or produce boring-looking garments. These patterns focus on small design elements that make a big impact" —About.com Guide to Knitting
"The nineteen projects . . . base their design interest on simple shapes and basic knitting patterns, ribs, garter stitch, and stockinette, used in ingenious and pleasing ways." —Pam Allen, creative director, Classic Elite Yarns
"How do you combine interesting stitching with minimum fuss—those seemingly dichotomous demands of today's serious knitters? The still-strong Style series offers up 19 answers to that question." —Yarn Market News
"5 out of 5 stars. This book encourages you to take a break from the fussy, complicated garments and create something simple yet elegant." —Knitting News
"Full of designs that you can pull on almost as soon as you finish the knitting! Each designer focuses on giving you a great-looking sweater with a minimal amount of fuss." —Knitty.com
"A successful book, one that definitely hits my criteria for a good pattern book." —KnittingScholar.com
"The 19 designs have interesting details, good color combinations and silhouettes . . . Packed with clever design ideas. —Machine Knitting Monthly
"Impressive as complex designs can be, it takes a really skilled designer to use basic knitting techniques to their fullest advantage." —Cast-On.com
About the Author
Ann Budd is a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave Knits. She is the author of numerous knitting books, including Getting Started Knitting Socks and The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns series. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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Nice Patterns from a Trusted Press,
By Bonnie Brody "Book Lover and Knitter" (Port St. Lucie, FL) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 100 REVIEWER)
This review is from: Simple Style (Style series) (Paperback)
While visiting my local knitting store today, I perused their new books. 'Simple Style' by Ann Budd caught my eye. I was especially taken by two of the patterns in the book - - Kimono Classic by Vicki Square and Garter Lace Jacket by Ann Budd. I also like the fact that the book is published by Interweave Press, publisher of my favorite knitting magazine.
When I purchased this book, I asked myself three questions: 1) Does the book contain patterns that I will knit? The answer is yes. 2) Will the book serve as a good resource? Again, the answer is yes. 3) Are the patterns easy to follow? Yes, again. I trust Interweave Press. While this is a book for intermediate knitters and beyond, I think it has a good selection of patterns to choose from.
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I ordered this book completely blind, having loved the previous Style books in the series. This is a nice addition to the line, but some of the patterns were just not ... me. I LOVE the cartigan you can wear forward and backward (but will have to substitute yarn if I ever make it ... I priced it out on a yarn CLEARANCE site, and it was muy expensive). The gansey skirt is also wonderful. But as for some of the boxy sweaters--no thanks.
If you like simple clothes and shapes, this is a great book. But I'd recommend paging through it first to make sure it's right for your bookshelf.
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Unlike many books, I found several projects I want to make from this one. True to their word, the patterns are pretty simple. The only thing that would make it better is if they could provide a list of where to get the yarns featured in the projects.
I look forward to using this book well into the future. Really glad I bought it! Bookworm
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stitch guide, shape armholes, cir needle, sts kwise, sts decd, rib sts, sts rem, bust circumference, sleeve sts, neck sts, selvedge stitches, yarn threaded, eyelet row, edge sts, dec row, armholes measure, removable marker, patt until piece measures, stockinette stitch, inc row, waste yarn, tapestry needle, knit every row, armhole measures, twisted rib Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Therese Chynoweth, Véronik Avery, Kat Coyle, Pam Allen, Vicki Square, Margaret Hubert, Deborah Newton, Ann Budd, Shape Cap, Micki Hair, Simple Style, Kokopelli Jacket, Channel Island, Fair Isle, Four-Quarters Pullover, Ruthie Nussbaum, All Sizes Place, Alice Halbeisen, Mags Kandis, Katie Himmelberg, Front Sts, Old Yarn Browse Sample Pages:
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stitch guide, shape armholes, cir needle, sts kwise, sts decd, rib sts, sts rem, bust circumference, sleeve sts, neck sts, selvedge stitches, yarn threaded, eyelet row, edge sts, dec row, armholes measure, removable marker, patt until piece measures, stockinette stitch, inc row, waste yarn, tapestry needle, knit every row, armhole measures, twisted rib Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Therese Chynoweth, Véronik Avery, Kat Coyle, Pam Allen, Vicki Square, Margaret Hubert, Deborah Newton, Ann Budd, Shape Cap, Micki Hair, Simple Style, Kokopelli Jacket, Channel Island, Fair Isle, Four-Quarters Pullover, Ruthie Nussbaum, All Sizes Place, Alice Halbeisen, Mags Kandis, Katie Himmelberg, Front Sts, Old Yarn Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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