Synopses & Reviews
The popular series for the knitter on the go” showcases the perfect take-along project: timeless, elegant shawls. Twenty classic designsfrom gossamer lace creations and glittery fashion statements to sturdy wraps made for warmthspan the seasons in style and color. They come in unique shapes and forms, too, including round, triangle, and mitered, and in a range of skill levels. There are even some patterns to crochet! And theyre all created by the best designers, such as Nicky Epstein, Fayla Reiss, and Amy Bahrt, who contributes a charming and whimsical Sheep Shawl. Superbly photographed so that beginners can follow easily, this is truly Vogue® fashion at its very finest.
Synopsis
Felting--or boiling a knit item so it shrinks and the fibers mesh together--yields amazingly durable, beautiful pieces with unusual textures. It's the perfect technique for beginners because many mistakes just disappear during the washing process. With this new entry in the popular Vogue: Knitting on the Go series, knitters can get in on this increasingly popular technique and make more than 20 stylish projects. An introduction explains all the knitting basics and felting fundamentals, from yarn selection to blocking and finishing the final product, and there's a wide variety of great things to create. Knit a flower clutch bag, baby blanket, pillows, a snake toy, beret, tea cozy, slippers, scarves, multicolored mittens, and more.