Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset [Paperback]

Ann McCauley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2008

With this exciting new collection, Ann takes the classic twinset to a new level that includes the traditional shell-and-cardigan combination and so much more! Explore unique pairings such as a turtleneck with vest and headband, skirts and sweaters, a dress with wristlets, or a cabled cardigan and socks; the pieces can be worn alone or together. Find something for every season! Features gorgeous, timeless designs in smooth yarns, solid colors, and rich textures Ideal for intermediate and experienced knitters, with some projects for beginners Includes Anns Alphabet of Musings for a quick knitting reference and more

Editorial Reviews

Review

The New in that subtitle is no joke: McCauley's 10 twinsets--and one triple set--redefine the term and redouble the versatility of this venerable fashion conceit. A striped tee with coordinating cowl counts as a twinset. So do a mock-pleat ribbed top and skirt, a collared cardigan and matching cabled socks, and a dress-or-pullover with wrist warmers that give a layered cuff effect. Then there's that triple set, which uses a long-sleeved cabled turtleneck as the base; a short-sleeved vest with corresponding cables on the side panels for piece two; and, a literal crowner: a headband that picks up the main cables below. --Yarn Market News, Cheryl Krementz

With this exciting new collection Ann takes the classic twinset beyond the standard shell-and-cardigan combination. Explore unique pairings such as a turtleneck and headband, a cable cardigan and skirt, or a cardigan and socks--the pieces can be worn alone or together. The book features timeless designs in smooth yarns, solid colors, and rich textures. It is ideal for intermediate and experienced knitters, with some projects for beginners. --Fons & Porter's Love of Knitting magazine

About the Author

Ann McCauley has been knitting since childhood. She brings influences from her career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer to her pattern collections. This is her second book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc; illustrated edition edition (September 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564778606
• ISBN-13: 978-1564778604
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #434,060 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a multitude of Choices, I love this book!, October 30, 2008

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Leslie Hays (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset (Paperback)

Ann McCauley has done it again! I thought her last book was great so I was excited to see she had written another one. It is really good. This time she has incorporated twin sets which gives the knitter many style options. The styles are very modern and the skill levels vary in this book from easy to experienced. Everything in here is really cute. She has included helpful information in the front on attentiveness, breath and knitting, buttonholes, design, joining shoulders, necklines, pressing, and more. This information is very helpful so that the knitter can achieve the same finished product the author has shown in the picture. She even has a dress in this book which I love as well as a couple of skirt sets and a sweater with matching socks. It is really cute! Check this book out, I think you will be pleasantly surprised with its content. She is good at clearly explaining all steps needed to finish the design correctly. This is not something I find in all of my knitting books, but this one is a good one to purchase.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A knitting necessity, October 19, 2008

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Clair M. Wilkerson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset (Paperback)

I was fortunate enough to take a yarn shop class with this author and it has enhanced many aspects and levels of my knitting. I was also fortunate to see the trunk show of all the garments from Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset. Every knitter present seemed to quickly find way more than one garment from the book that she wanted to knit. These sweaters are even more beautiful in person than they are on the pages! This book is not to be missed! Long live the twinset in its broadened interpretation. These designs certainly stand out worn alone or together. Fun knitting and great information as well.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have For Your Knitting Library, October 15, 2008

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Pamela Wheat "Pam Wheat" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset (Paperback)

Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset is a wonderful knitting book. There is a wide variety of patterns and styles. The patterns are well written and easy to knit from. Ann McCauley has a wonderful design style that makes her sweater patterns unique. There is something for everyone in this book from Sweaters, Skirts, Shells, Vests, etc. This book would be a great addition to your knitting library.