The Best of Interweave Knits: Our Favorite Designs from the First Ten Years (Paperback)

~ Ann Budd (Editor), Pam Allen (Foreword)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"An inspiring spectrum of styles and innovative designs."  —KLIATT

"Careful attention to the details sets these designs apart, elevating them to classics that just beg to be knit and enjoyed."  —Monsters and Critics.com

"This beautiful book makes much loved patterns easier to find. . . . These patterns are eye candy."  —About.com Guide to Knitting

"The chosen pieces, never flashy, are noteworthy in their wearability and knitterly attributes."  —Yarn Market News

"This is a fine collection of patterns. And, even better, the patterns are interwoven with exhaustive technique pages."  —The News & Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina)

"A fabulous collection."  —The Detroit News

"Timeless designs . . . plenty to inspire."  —Bangor Daily News

"A classic . . . the designs won't go out of style anytime soon and the technical information will always endure."  —Knit Together

Product Description

Celebrating 10 years of innovative and appealing garment designs from Interweave Knits, this must-have pattern collection is comprised of 30 scarves, stoles, cardigans, pullovers, vests, jackets, tops, and totes that have stood the test of time. Representing the creative work of 26 notable designers, it includes gorgeous photography, a dozen favorite "Beyond the Basics" columns that provide in-depth information on essential techniques, and step-by-step instructions through every aspect of knitting and finishing. Even relatively inexperienced knitters will find this archive of classic design to be an indispensable reference tool for years to come.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (October 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596680334
• ISBN-13: 978-1596680333
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #74,681 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Compilation of Patterns from Interweave Knits Issues, October 9, 2007

By	Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

If you are a longtime subscriber to Interweave Knits, and if you saved back issues, you won't need this book. This is a convenience volume for people who missed subscribing and want some of the classic patterns that were offered over the years.

I've subscribed since Issue #1, and strangely, my faves were not included in the book, but I think that most knitters would find the selection varied and useful. Of the patterns included, the Pearl Buck swing coat and the Burmese Rings pullover are notable.

The contents include:

Man's Brioche Best
Cambridge Jacket
Pearl Buck Swing Coat
Forest path stole
Icarus shawl
lotus blossom tank
ruffle tank
vip cardigan
lace piegnoir
salt peanuts
cabaret raglan
basketweave pullover
marcel's sweater
marseilles pullover
simply marilyn
Kritin's carryall
weekend getaway satchel
threepenny pullover
striped fringe scarf
water garden fair isle
burma rings pullover
lite lopi pullover
millenium argyle vest
union square market pullover
stripes go round blouse

As you can see, it tends to pullovers and sweaters, with a few scarves, shawls, and two bags. If you have trouble finding back issues (which are somewhat scarce) then this book may be helpful to have some of the past designs on hand for perusal and knitting for yourself or for others.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Don't need duplicates, October 4, 2007

By	Nora "Nora" (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) - See all my reviews

If you have never subscribed to Interweave Knits (I.K.), this is an excellent book (or if you are a new knitter & just starting a collection of great patterns). The selection really is the best of I.K.

Otherwise, save your money and use the pattern index on I.K.'s website to find the patterns in your existing magazine collection (I printed a copy, it is very useful). Of the 25 patterns in the book, I already have copies of 24 of them available. And have knitted two already (Simply Marilyn and Icarus). This is the sentiment of my knitting group and guild, also. We might have purchased if it included half new patterns and half old, but it is redundant for long-term knitters.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless and beautiful from cover to cover, December 4, 2007

By	Anna (Warsaw, Poland) - See all my reviews

One of the reviewers said "timeless classics" and that is THE best review this book can get. Not a single ugly pattern in this book - all of them are timeless, beautiful and perfect. The Forest Path Stole is so beautiful I'd like to wear it on my wedding day (happily enough, seems I still have time to learn how to make it - it's terribly complicated).

At first I was irritated by the "how to knit" sections between patterns, but when I read them it turned out they were detailed, far beyond basics and well worth reading and keeping at hand.

I am not a subscriber of Interweave Knits (much though I would love to) so I haven't seen the patterns before. I don't understand people complaining the book is just a repetition of the magazines - title says it, doesn't it?

To sum up: a beautiful books with beautiful patterns and great technical advice: what else could you want?