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More Modern Top-Down Knitting: 24 Garments Based on Barbara G. Walker's 12 Top-Down Templates Hardcover – November 5, 2013

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Barbara Walker’s Knitting from the Top, originally published in 1972, is a treasure trove of inspiration about the technique of knitting garments from the top down (for example, knitting a sweater from the neck down to the hem or a hat from the crown down to the brim). In 2010, STC Craft published Kristina McGowan’s successful Modern Top-Down Knitting, a collection of fashion-conscious top-down designs inspired by Walker’s book. Knitters not only loved the technique, which allows for easy, try-on-as-you-go custom fitting, but also applauded McGowan’s modern sense of style. For More Modern Top-Down Knitting, McGowan has dug even deeper into Walker’s iconic work―this time challenging herself to design two garments based on each of Walker’s 12 basic top-down templates. The results come together to form a fresh, stylish wardrobe that includes everything from sweaters and dresses to capes, skirts, hats, and even pants and shorts.

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“More Modern Top-Down Knitting is a beautiful book, featuring exciting and eminently wearable designs for knitters who enjoy self-expression in their craft. The directions are precise but flexible; the garments are highly fashionable; and the pictures are glorious. I am especially delighted to be honored as an ‘inspiration’ for Ms. McGowan; but indeed her own creativity is very much on display here. The book is a great gift for any knitter.” ―Barbara G. Walker, author of Knitting from the Top, the Knitting Treasuries, et al.

“Lovers of top-down knitting―and those who have yet to learn!―will find a wide range of lovely stylish projects in Kristina McGowan’s second homage collection, inspired by Barbara Walker’s classic book Knitting from the Top. The designs in More Modern Top-Down Knitting are wearable and intriguing, with delightful pattern stitches and simple, yet couture-like touches. A warm and beckoning book, suffused with McGowan’s enthusiasm and her elegant approach to knitwear.” ―Deborah Newton, author of Designing Knitwear and Finishing School: A Master Class for Knitters

“Take one look at the gorgeous skirt on the cover of Kristina McGowan’s More Modern Top-Down Knitting and you’ll have insta-knitting book crush.” ―Craftsy.com

“This book takes its time and I encourage you to do the same with it. I spent a morning reading it from cover to cover. This book is full of beautiful writing, photography and patterns.” ―Knitty.com

“Kristy is an amazingly talented woman . . . a really nice book.” ―KnitCircus.com

“The stunning result is 24 modern designs that are feminine with classic embellishments and minimal finishing. Knit gorgeous cardigans, stylish skirts, and more.” ―Knit ’n Style

“Experienced knitters will drool over it.” ―DallasNews.com

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November 5, 2013
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8.5 x 0.75 x 9.87 inches
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1617690333
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Kristina McGowan is a New York City–based knitwear designer. Her first book, Modern Top-Down Knitting, was published in 2010 by STC Craft.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stewart, Tabori and Chang (November 5, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1617690333
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1617690334
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 9.87 inches

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loretta

Unique Knitting Opportunities

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 7, 2021

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Thank you. I found several projects to try out this fall.

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anonymous72

Just another book of patterns

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 12, 2021

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I was disappointed in this book when I received it. While the author writes it was a 2 year journey to develop the designs, it provides no insight into how to apply Walker's unique approach to top down knitting. Just another book I'll end up donating.

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Perry

More Modern Top-Down Knitting: 24 Garments Based on Barbara G. Walker's

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Yes Barbara G. Walker is still influencing modern knitters. This is a good book to get your feet wet with and then or even before- Get into Barbara G. Walker's books. Seriously if you want to design for yourself, explore new territory and develop your artistic side - Get her books and books that follow her style of knitting. I liked this book for the various patterns you can develop for yourself- especially skirt patterns. You don't see skirt patterns often-How Fun is that!

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L. W.

Easy to Follow Knitting Patterns for Clothes

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 17, 2017

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A good book at a great price. I have been wanting this book for a while. I saw the price on the used books and decided it was time to purchase it. It is a welcome addition to my collection of knitting books. The patterns are easy to read and understand.

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Poohbear83

Great pants pattern

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 2, 2017

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I get cold so easily any more. So, I thought Knitting a pair of pants would be great idea for winter. I could not find a pattern I really liked. In till I saw this book. Then I noticed it has some beautiful patterns for shirts in it all so. WIN,WIN for me.

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Classic Instruction a keeper

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 13, 2015

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I was pleasantly pleased while looking through this book and the patterns. It has many classic patterns that can be a start for altering and adapting a pattern that anyone can create. The pictures are in color, and the patterns are are clear and very through. A person who is self taught would enjoy this book. It has material that will keep you happily occupied.

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Elaine Deyo

I'm relatively new to knitting. I'm designing my own clothes.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 8, 2014

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This book fits into my knitting plans as I'm never satisfied with what patterns show me to do. I always want to make my own designs. It is helping me to do that. I find the directions clear and easy to understand. Knitting from the top down allows me to easily make those changes based on my size, and sense of dressing well. I'm going to use it often.

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The patterns look very interesting. Need to finish other ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2016

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The patterns look very interesting. Need to finish other projects before starting a new one . The skirt on the cover will be the first one.

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M R S Berry

Lovely patterns - shame about the yarn specifics

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 9, 2018

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I would have loved to give this book a full five stars, however, whilst I like all the patterns and will likely make them, the book falls down in the same way as so many others ............ it gives a specific brand and yarn for each pattern which therefore means the book won't easily translate in the years to come as each brand changes its catalogue of available yarns. The closest we will get to knowing what yarn to use will then rely on looking at what size needle she has specified for the pattern.

Lovely book, however the author has failed to make it timeless simply by branding.

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Alejandra

GREAT

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 23, 2014

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I loved Kristina McGowan's first book, and this second one is just as good, if not better. So much inspiration...

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Stephanie

Great Condition!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 27, 2021

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Again one cannot even tell it was used. I am thrilled as her books are no longer in print and these patterns are only published in her books.

Anna

Un bel libro

Reviewed in Italy 🇮🇹 on March 10, 2017

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Davvero un libro bello e utile, con modelli abbastanza classici, e quindi durevoli nel tempo: i modelli troppo "alla moda" sembrano avere la data di scadenza: dopo tre anni fanno ridere e li devi disfare. Questi no, quindi il divertimento è doppio.

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