A delightful knitting with quite a bit of information for the intermediate-advanced knitter who wants a challenge learning a more hands-on approach to customizing their knits. The photography is very well done and Ysolda once again brings a touch of whimsy to the knitting world. Her writing style is both honest yet supportive as she guides you along in her theory and technique to making your knits "work" better for your body. Her book supports a number of beautiful cardigans and sweaters that lend themselves to making the perfect fit. If you're looking for accessory patterns (a'la socks, hats, gloves, etc) then perhaps turn elsewhere as a good warning as this is not that type of knitting book nor is this meant for beginners just learning how to cast on for the first time (although you are more than welcome to to try, I shan't deny you that).
As for the cardigan and sweater patterns themselves, they offer a wide range of challenge levels from the easier patterns play with like Cria (a garter yoke cardigan) and Melia (a thick and cozy cape) to the more challenging Chickadee cardi with a colorful birdy design wrapped around the collar. They are all lovely classic patterns to last you through multiple seasons with enough charm to want you to knit at least more than one from this book. All in all the photographs of each design are lovely on both the smaller and curvier models.
I will comment though that the book's advice to pattern tweaking and custom fitting only works for how "honest" you are with your figure and knitting skill. If you're a 40 bust then don't try and knit to a 36 for some of these patterns and most definitely test your gauge in case you need to adjust up or down a size to match your fit. This book is an excellent reference tool but only if you're very honest with your knitting style and measurements. Likewise, don't be afraid to play and work say only part of the same pattern in one size and the next part in another if you clearly have the chest and hips of a different size set. You'll be much happier with the results with this in mind.
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Patsy Kittenbottom
Great addition to my knitting library
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2019
