Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Highly recommended."
Library Journal"Just what knitters and crocheters are hungry forinspirational, creative patterns that advance our skills and are beautiful to wear." INKnitters
"A beautiful collection of shawls, ponchos, and capelets...even novice needle crafters can successfully create these." Knit It!, Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection
"Truly wonderful patterns. The garments are inventive, bright and young." KnitNet
"What's under the covers: beautiful items that adorn your shoulders." Knitter's Review
"These are not granny's scratchy acrylic wonders, these are soft, shapely styles knit in beautiful yarns." Knitting.AllInfoAbout.com
"Inspiration...a number of cool-looking cover-ups." The News and Observer
"'Twisty Turns' by Norah Gaughan is fabulous, as are Nancy Marchant's 'Shadow Dance' and Kathy Zimmerman's 'Cashmere Crossings.' Put this one on your short list." Knit 'N Style
Synopsis
This contemporary collection of wraps showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers that include Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, and Jo Sharp. The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette possibilities in a host of techniques, including stitch patterns, color work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. A glossary is provided, containing all the information necessary for even a novice knitter to successfully create one-of-a-kind fashions. The book also includes an in-depth section on designing and embellishing, making it a companion for future creativity. All knitters and crocheters, from the most demanding to those just embarking upon larger projects, will be inspired by these stylish designs that stretch the definition of a poncho.
About the Author
Pam Allen is the former editor-in-chief of
Interweave Knits and the author of
Knitting for Dummies,
Lace Style,
Scarf Style, and
Wrap Style. Her designs have been published in many magazines and were featured in
Knitting in America. She lives in Portland, Maine.
Ann Budd is the best-selling author of The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. She is also the author of Getting Started Knitting Socks, Interweave Presents Knitted Gifts, Knitting Green, and Simple Style, and coauthor of Bag Style, Color Style, Lace Style, and Wrap Style. She is a book editor and the former senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.