Simple Style: 19 Innovative to Traditional Designs with Simple Knitting Techniques
Author(s): Ann Budd (Author)
Publisher: Interweave
Publication Date: 24 Feb. 2009
Language: English
Print length: 136 pages
ISBN-10: 9781596680906
ISBN-13: 9781596680906
Book Description
Take a break from knitting fussy garments with complicated techniques. Instead, knit simple, beautiful designs with interesting details and silhouettes with Simple Style, a collection of 19 contemporary garments that celebrate stunning results without the intricate techniques. Following in the footsteps of Wrap Style, Scarf Style, Lace Style, and Bag Style, Simple Style features: Appealing projects from 16 renowned knitwear designers – including Pam Allen, Veronik Avery, Mags Kandis, Deborah Newton, and Vicki Square – ranging from pullovers, cardigans, vests, skirts, wraps, and more, all using simple design sensibility for maximum impact Beautiful, luscious lifestyle photographs Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and thorough materials lists And a Design Notebook that covers ways to maximize style while simplifying knitting and finishing techniques. By using just a few key simple techniques, you can create a visually interesting knitted project quickly and easily. From innovative edgings, a well-placed band of color or texture, an unexpected yarn, or creative construction that minimizes seams or maximizes personal fit, Simple Style is packed with clever design ideas. All you need is a basic understanding of knitting techniques.
Editorial Reviews
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Interweave’s prolific Ann Budd has released another assemblage of designs in Simple Style. With designers like Pam Allen, Katie Himmelberg and Veronik Avery on board, one expects a high calibre of patterns. But what makes this book unique and a worthwhile addition to any knitter’s bookshelf is the ‘Design Notebook’ found in the back offering simple production and finishing techniques. These provide an excellent foundation for any budding designer or any fledgling knitter. Despite the anticipation generated by the design gurus listed in the table of contents, the patterns are dominated by copious amounts of monotonous stocking stitch yielding both fabulous and frumpy. Highlights include Vicki Square’s Kimono Classic which, while appearing ‘loose and boxy’, uses modified rectangles and a three-needle bind off at the shoulder. The real redeeming quality of the book is the Design Notes section. If you are a newbie knitter with little experience in shaping and finishing techniques or an aspiring designer, this is a great bit of reference material.
― Bobbins
About the Author
Ann Budd first learned to knit in 1968 when living in Switzerland for a year with her family. At the time, knitting was part of the curriculum for all schoolgirls. Back in the United States, Ann continued to knit through her high-school, college, and graduate years, when she earned a master’s degree in Geology. In 1989, Ann decided to forego the sciences and pursue her passion for knitting and fiber-related crafts when she began working as an editorial assistant for Handwoven magazine. Through the years, Ann worked as a book editor and managing editor of Interweave Knits magazine. Since 2002, Ann has authored or co-authored more than eight books, including the popular Knitter’s Handy Book series, Getting Started Knitting Socks, and several books in the Style series. Ann continues to edit craft books for Interweave as well as author her own books.
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