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Sexy Little Knits: Chic Designs to Knit and Crochet

ISBN13: 9780307236579
ISBN10: 0307236579
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Knitting and crochet just got sexy. Celebrity swimsuit designer Ashley Paige reveals knit and crochet patterns forflirty, fabulous bikinis and more.

Theyre flirty, theyre fun, theyre fresh. Theyre gracing the pages of Elle, Seventeen, InStyle, and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, and theyve been spotted on the hot bods of Jennifer Lopez and Gwen Stefani. Theyre the crochet and knit swimwear designs of Ashley Paige, and now theyre available in Sexy Little Knits, a collection of twenty-four patterns for chic summer piecesfrom swimwear and tanks to dresses and shorts.

Ashleys most popular knit and crochet patterns combine sophisticated color and fun stitches with elegantly form-fitting shapes. This assortment of stylish knitwear is presented in three chapters:

“Peace, Love, and Bikinis” celebrates classic bikinis and one-piece swimsuits.

“Sunshine, Good Vibes” includes patterns for dresses, tank tops, miniskirts, and short-shorts.

“Cozy Homebodies” features slinky garments perfect for lounging, such as camisoles, bathrobes, and sleepwear.

Each pattern is accompanied by clear instructions and helpful suggestions for customizing these designs with fun trims, clever color choices, options for more (or less) coverage, and creative stitch possibilities. Lushly photographed by fashion favorite Yu Tsai, Sexy Little Knits makes it easy to create a whole summer wardrobe at home or on the beach.

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Swimsuit designer to the stars, Ashley Paige shares 25 of her glamorous, flirty summer patterns for bikinis, tank tops, boy-cut shorts, dresses, and other chic designs even a boyfriend can appreciate.

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Ashley Paiges celebrity client list includes Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and the Hilton sisters. Her designs have appeared on MTV, VH1, and Extra, and in Vogue, Lucky, and People. She lives in Hollywood, California.

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: cwilk55, January 12, 2010 (view all comments by cwilk55)
Exceedingly disappointing overall. Concept okay, but good grief, the instructions are so filled with inaccuracies that each pattern needs rewritten and notated that I feel they've become my own designs now. For experienced needle workers this is not "much" of a big deal but, really now...
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: knittingpagan, March 14, 2008 (view all comments by knittingpagan)
Adorable, sexy patterns! Some really cute retro styles. Good instructions, great photo's. A keeper!
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: m.mcdonald123, May 27, 2007 (view all comments by m.mcdonald123)
seriously u should have had very naughty, the book looks and sounds great
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Product Details

ISBN:: 9780307236579
Subtitle:: Chic Designs to Knit and Crochet
Publisher:: Potter Craft
Photographer:: Tsai, Yu
Author:: Paige, Ashley
Subject:: Fashion
Subject:: Knitting
Subject:: Crocheting
Subject:: Needlework - Knitting
Subject:: Needlework - Crocheting
Edition Description:: Trade paper
Publication Date:: 20060502
Binding:: Paperback
Grade Level:: General/trade
Language:: English
Illustrations:: 80 4-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 10.70x8.60x.32 in. 1.08 lbs.

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