Vogue Knitting Scarves (Vogue Knitting on the Go) [Hardcover]

Trisha Malcolm (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Vogue Knitting on the Go | Publication Date: June 2000

It's fast to finish, fun to wear, and the perfect accessory to complete any outfit. Knitters who are on the go will find that a scarf project will fit nicely into even the smallest bag and travel right along with them anywhere. And, this handy pocket-sized book can come right along too! Get glamorous with a "fur" boa, and take cover under a hooded style. For classic beauty, choose from a lace-and-leaves wrap, an antique fan-and-feather stole, or rose lace. Snuggle into a reversible appliquéd wrap or tell a child "I love ewe" with a sheep scarf. Every one of these 25 scarves is so attractive you'll want to make them for all your friends and family! A Selection of F&W's Book Clubs. 96 pages (all in color), 5 1/2 x 7.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These two titles round out the colorful "Vogue Knitting" series of five "take-along" pattern books that include patterns for pillows, caps and hats, socks, mittens and gloves, and scarves and shawls. Patterns range in difficulty from those appropriate for beginning knitters to tour-de-force designs for the expert knitter, with most patterns falling into the middle range. Public libraries with any demand for knitting books will want the entire series.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573890146
• ISBN-13: 978-1573890144
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of inspiration for such a small book!, April 21, 2002

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"jmyost" (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vogue Knitting Scarves (Vogue Knitting on the Go) (Hardcover)

When I decided to make scarves for my entire family for Christmas, I felt it necessary to have this book. I bought it sight unseen, and I am very glad I did. As a relatively inexperienced knitter, I was pleased to see that there are several different patterns that are all within my skill range and none of them is a plain striped or basketweave or simple rib scarf. In addition to the patterns I can make now, there are patterns at increasing levels of difficulty (with two labeled "expert") so that I will continue to find challenging, and therefore interesting, patterns as my skill develops. I like the physical size of the book because it makes it easy to carry and I like that it is hardback. A paperback book like this would get destroyed with use...when the number of patterns is considered this book turns out to be a bargain. These are, after all, designer patterns and there are 26 patterns in the book. Given the variety of skill levels in the patterns, and the variety of the patterns, I think this book would even appeal to an advanced knitter who was only going to use the "experienced" and "expert" patterns...more significanly, they are not as widely available as the editors of the book claim. The book does not offer any information on substituting yarns and due to the patterns this could make significant differences in the result. Definitely ask someone at your local yarn store or an experienced knitter on an internet list before substituting yarns unless you are already familiar with the yarn specified.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great little book, March 30, 2000

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This review is from: Vogue Knitting Scarves (Vogue Knitting on the Go) (Hardcover)

I know I started out knitting simple scarves as a kid, but moved on to bigger knitting challenges. But the projects in this book made me excited to make scarves again. I love the Knitting on the Go series--they're really cute books, and are the perfect size to take with you. (I take it on my commute.) And the scarves especially make great gifts for basically everyone.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Projects for every experience level!, May 15, 2003

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This review is from: Vogue Knitting Scarves (Vogue Knitting on the Go) (Hardcover)

As a beginning knitter, I wanted to make things that were fairly simple but would make nice gifts... what would work better than scarves! This book has a nice variety of patterns from different sources, so the designs are all fresh, some dressy, some sporty, some delicate and some chunky... not just variations on a theme. Each pattern is rated either 'very easy', 'intermediate', 'experienced', or 'expert'. There are several patterns in each range, and even the 'very easy' are attractive and don't look like cop-outs!
There is some helpful how-to information at the beginning of the book, but an absolute beginner would need to learn at least the bare basics before starting any of the projects in this book.
The book is small and light, so I can stick it in my purse to go shopping for yarn, or in my knitting tote bag so I have the pattern handy.
The only drawback to this book is the binding.... the pages fall out too easily and I'm going to end up having a book held together by tape before long.
I look forward to getting more of these great little books!