Hip To Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today's Knitter - Softcover

Swartz, Judith L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931499217 ISBN 13: 9781931499217

Publisher: Interweave, 2002

Synopsis

Knitting is the new must-do pastime for the young and the young at heart. The take-along character of knitting is a great fit with active, on-the-go lifestyles, and its high-touch, low-stress character is the perfect antidote for the hurry-up syndrome. No wonder so many busy young professionals are taking up knitting.

Hip to Knit is an engaging collection of quick and easy patterns with simple, clear instructions. Illustrated mini-lessons build basic skills as one project leads to the next. A chunky scarf, a halter top, mix-and-match striped socks, tote bags, a boyfriend sweater, a big-needle sweater coat - they form an irresistible fashion parade of fun things to make. New knitters will learn the mysteries of shaping, circular knitting, color striping, double-pointed needles, and more. Hip to Knit is a great resource for getting started, being creative, and having a wonderful time with designs that are easy to adapt and personalize.

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Review:

"Hip to Knit features fashion forward patterns like hippie-chic tote bags and bold, chunky hats." -- Grace magazine

"Hip to Knit is far more than just another 'golly, knitting is so cool and trendy' book. . . . Swartz's loving and honest voice is a pleasure to read." -- Knitter's Review.com

"A collection of easy patterns with simple instructions, for both knitting newcomers or experienced knitters." -- American Profile

"Far more than just another 'golly, knitting is so cool and trendy' book.... Swartz's loving and honest voice is a pleasure to read." -- Knitter's Review

"Geared to new knitters ..using their new-found skill and their own sense of style." -- Knit It! (a Better Homes and Gardens magazine)

"Geared to young, new knitters . . . who want to experience the satisfaction of making something using their new-found skill and their own sense of style." -- Knit It!, a Better Homes and Gardens magazine

"Here's a book with all the patterns that every new knitter asks for." -- Bust magazine

"[Swartz’s] more basic cap patterns would look at home on the heads of Eminem and Enrique Iglesias." --Chicago Sun-Times

Synopsis:

Knitting is no longer just a grandmother's pastime! This extraordinary guide for the newer or younger knitter introduces classic and contemporary patterns that can be completed in a reasonable time, with clear, precise instructions. The creative, hip, and diverse designs include a boyfriend's sweater, chunky scarf, halter top, colour block tote bag, cute mittens, mismatched striped socks, and much more. Each project is rounded out with a mini-lesson that covers such practical skills as fringing and striping, circular knitting, working with double pointed needles, and creating decorative edges and decreases. This collection is the beginner's single source for getting started and having fun with chic designs that will never go out of style.

About this edition

• Publisher: Interweave
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1931499217
• ISBN 13: 9781931499217
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96