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Suss Design Essentials: The Ultimate Collection for a Classic Handknit Wardrobe [Hardcover]

Suss Cousins (Author)
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Book Description

September 11, 2007
SussDesign Essentials is a fantastic collection of designs for the modern knitter who has an eye for style. Suss Cousins has pulled together 30 patterns from her incredible high-fashion collection of runway favorites: knits that reflect her impeccable taste and superstar status.

The pieces featured in these pages are the most popular, the most flattering, and the most wearable of all the fabulous designs from Suss’s 10 years in fashion knitwear. Inspired by unique, lush yarns, a rich variety of stitches, and exquisite details to keep the knitting interesting, these patterns will quickly become your favorites, with items that will take you seamlessly from day into night. These are the mainstays of your wardrobe that you will reach for time and again–the Sleeveless Turtleneck Dress in soft aqua and dark taupe; the Dolman Sleeve Open-Neck Pullover with a sideways stitch in cantaloupe-and-chili-pepper yarn; the Ruffled Bolero in a lace-knit pattern; and the futuristic and clean Asymmetrical Buttoned Sweater.

Suss Cousins’s Hollywood clientele have made her the go-to girl for luxurious knits. Now Suss gives you everything you need to make your own stylish knitwear, from sweaters and vests to dresses, coats, scarves, and hats. Suss’s trademark sophistication is yours for the knitting.


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About the Author

SUSS COUSINS grew up in Sweden, where her grandmother taught her to knit. Suss opened her first boutique on LA’s Beverly Boulevard in 1995. Her line of women’s wear, called Suss Design, is carried in national retailers such as Bergdorf’s, Nordstrom, Barneys, Saks, Neiman Marcus, Anthropologie, and Bloomingdale’s. She launched a line of luxurious yarns in 2006. Suss, her clothing, and boutiques have appeared in publications including Cosmopolitan, Lucky, InStyle, Women’s Day, Vogue Knitting, and House & Garden, among others. She has appeared on The Jane Pauley Show, The Carol Duvall Show, Good Day LA, E! News Daily, and many more.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Potter Craft; First Edition. 1 in number line edition (September 11, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307346412
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307346414
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #383,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Another good book for knitters, October 24, 2007
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This review is from: Suss Design Essentials: The Ultimate Collection for a Classic Handknit Wardrobe (Hardcover)
Pulling together designs from Suss Cousins' runway collections over the past ten years, Suss Design Essentials presents a collection sure to delight her many fans. Known for dressing many Hollywood stars, this collection features details commonly seen in high fashion collections: oversized collars, creatively placed closures and asymmetrical design.

Worked in yarns from the Suss collection, Cousins has chosen her top 30 designs which she has broken into five categories: best sweaters, best separates, best dresses, best coats and capes, and finally, and best accessories. Each garment is chosen to showcase her design philosophy - creating garments that become wardrobe staples but involve a twist of some sort.

Cousins' designs fall within quite a small size range, finished chest sizes of 30" - 44", with only a few falling outside the 36" - 40" range. Each design includes yardage estimates and a yarn substitution guide is included at the back, featuring her substitution suggestions. As well, each pattern includes the standard yarn weight symbol.

While the designs included in Suss Design Essentials will be of interest to Cousin's fans, plus-size knitters would do well to look elsewhere for patterns. These garment designs would require significant reworking to fit the big girl and flatter her frame. The oversized silhouettes and chunky yarns are better suited to a slender body-type and the few accessories included are not worth the price tag.

Armchair Interviews says: Includes 30 top designs for knitters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Taking simple stitches to a new leve., January 6, 2008
This review is from: Suss Design Essentials: The Ultimate Collection for a Classic Handknit Wardrobe (Hardcover)
Suss has the ability to take simple lines and stitches and create new, fresh, elegant designs. Very classy with a twist.
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