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The geniuses behind Big Girl Knits present 25 all-new curve-flattering projects that explore the beau... read full description
The geniuses behind Big Girl Knits present 25 all-new curve-flattering projects that explore the beau... read full description
reviews
Nov 21, 2011
Hope
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This book is almost as awesome as the first Big Girl Knits book, by the same authors :) I love the frank discussion of fitting challenges on roundy bodies. The authors explanations are clear, and presume that the reader can handle whatever knitting the reader may want to do. The authors have a contagious confidence in their readers. Even if you're neither a girl nor big, the discussion of fit and style is wonderfully informative, and the patterns are lovely.
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Jan 16, 2009
Sabra
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The projects are still nice though I like fewer of them as opposed to the first book. There is some good information on shaping and fitting a sweater pattern to your body that builds on what is laid out in the first Big Girl Knits book, but the language goes from a bit cheeky to a bit trashy. I think they are trying to be more like the "Stitch N -----" series. They didn't need to do that, they were just the right blend before.
Nov 22, 2008
Alicia
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Great instructions on how to customize knitted sweaters for big boobs & small waists. As well as some elegant lace & cable patterns that I am too impatient to knit, because they're too complex for me to do -- while still keeping track of Law & Order plots.
May 25, 2008
Wendyb
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I hated the first book in this series, Big Girl Knits. It had tank tops and knitted skirts, among other really unflattering garments. This one is a bit better, but I still don't find anything that jumps out at me. There aren't any knitted skirts, which is good, and a few of the sweaters are ok. But I still find most of these designs to be pretty unflattering to plus size women over size 14. There is a lot of good info on sizing knitted garments, and changing things to fit your shape, so it
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Apr 16, 2009
Debbie
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Great tips for selecting styles for the three big Bs - boobs, belly and butt. Humorous writing. May return for a couple of pattern ideas.
Dec 03, 2008
Mickey
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Lot's of wonderful patterns for plus size girls. Nice, fitted sweaters.
Nov 18, 2009
Fangirl
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A further collection of knitting patterns for Big Girls. This one also shows very nicely how to change patterns to make them fit.
Dec 24, 2010
Snorkle
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The patterns in this book were colorful, flattering, and relevant. I thought the authors did a nice job of incorporating a variety of stitches to make interesting knitted items. The design and layout was well done and I was fully engaged in all pages of the book. I didn't see any patterns that piqued my interest, but I'd probably still recommend to other knitters.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2010/12...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2010/12...
Apr 13, 2008
Laura
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This is a lovely book, and I appreciate very much another book with designs for plus size women. I'm glad that there are more socks in here (everyone should knit socks), and I very much like the cover sweater. Nothing jumped out to me as a Must Knit, though.
The writers are a delight to read. Their fashion and design advice for plus sized women is invaluable.
The writers are a delight to read. Their fashion and design advice for plus sized women is invaluable.
Aug 06, 2008
Anne
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The sequel to Big Girl Knits is even better than the original! I'm a bit bashful about giving a book a rave review before even starting one of the featured projects, but I just adore the energy Amy and Jillian bring to this volume. Any woman who's ever felt insecure about any part of her bod should read the intro, even if you're not a knitter.
Sep 09, 2008
CJ
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I love, love, love this book. There are 2 patterns in this book that I have the yarn for and at least 3 more that are potential knits. I love the chatty nature of the beginning of this book and will go back to it the next time I need to re-work a sweater.
Disclaimer: I know and love the women who wrote this book.
Disclaimer: I know and love the women who wrote this book.
Feb 24, 2009
Amanda
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When I first paged through this in a bookstore, I wasn't impressed. Then I took it out of the library and I'm all, "Ooh! I wanna make this, and this, and this..." I'm also pleased that while patterns for "belly" girls were few in the original, in this volume I think every single pattern was marked as appropriate.
Oct 14, 2008
Jennifer
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The patterns seem fairly straight forward. The instructions in the begining on how to "tweak" a pattern to make it fit are very helpful. Can't wait to get started on some of the projects
Sep 23, 2008
Suzanne
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Some good patterns for women who are shapely and hints about how to maximize and minimize your best and worst features.
Jul 07, 2008
Amy
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I didn't like this one as much as the first one, though there were still some interesting patterns in this second one.
Jan 25, 2011
Sara
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More super cute patterns for big girls like myself. Less patterns for "boob" girls, hence no 5 star. :)
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