false 2453179 1 Wenlan Chia gave readers a taste of her signature style—transforming bold, chunky yarns into delicate, body-shaping pieces—in <i>Twinkle's Big City Knits</i> and <i>Twinkle's Weekend Knits</i>. Now she returns with <i>Twinkle's Town & Country Knits</i>, featuring sweaters and accessories that channel the sophistication of town and country life. <br><br><i>Twinkle's Town & Country Knits </i>whisks knitters to picturesque locations such as the California coast and the farms of New England—the influences for this set of Chia's signature garments—and offers 30 designs unified by their chic, classic silhouettes. From the Pacifica Cardigan (a sky-blue sweater with feather-edging openwork) to the Santa Lucia Skirt (a long, coral-and-pink skirt with wavy stripes) to the Bookbrowser’s Sweater (a bright-pink, long-sleeved sweater with a bobble front and split fold-over neck), the projects suggest a town and country lifestyle, with a charming, witty touch that one expects from Twinkle collections. The patterns feature the attention to shaping and the innovative approach to large-gauge knitting that Twinkle is famous for, along with easy-to-follow directions. <br><br>Like the lifestyle that inspired this collection—in which the urban and the pastoral gracefully meet—the Twinkle aesthetic strikes an elegant balance. Here, Chia's runway-ready look gives the casual, town-and-country chic of years past a thoroughly modern makeover. <br><br>Whether worn during the weekend in the country or strolling through town, the looks in <i>Twinkle's Town & Country Knits</i> embody sumptuous living.Wenlan Chia's stylish fashion line leaps off the runway and into your hands with these accessible knits that conjure the sophistication of the town and country life. From cardigans that at first seem classic and familiar—but that reveal an unexpected, romantic twist—to scarves with details that delight, these luxurious ensembles will enliven your wardrobe. These knits go effortlessly from city to country and back again. 2460373 16 9 2008 Twinkle's Town & Country Knits: 30 Designs for Sumptuous Living total:11|5:3|4:5|3:2|2:0|1:1| 11 42 21 4 3 0 false false Thu Jun 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 18 19:22:52 -0700 2009 Thu Jun 18 19:23:14 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Mon May 18 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Jan 01 16:04:47 -0800 2009 Mon May 18 19:38:57 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat May 30 11:50:06 -0700 2009 Sat May 30 11:50:45 -0700 2009 1 0 false false Thu Aug 20 14:15:55 -0700 2009 Thu Aug 20 14:16:14 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sat Mar 07 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 01 01:52:28 -0800 2009 Tue Dec 01 01:52:28 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Thu Oct 29 08:07:29 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 29 08:07:29 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Oct 07 00:41:17 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 07 00:41:17 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Sat Aug 15 12:12:23 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 15 12:12:30 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Jul 28 04:26:24 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 04:26:24 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun May 24 16:54:36 -0700 2009 Sun May 24 17:03:06 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu May 07 04:55:55 -0700 2009 Thu May 07 04:55:55 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Fri Apr 17 08:19:20 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 17 08:19:20 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Tue Apr 07 09:26:17 -0700 2009 Tue Apr 07 09:26:17 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Mar 31 07:32:30 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 21:11:30 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sun Mar 29 11:11:17 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 29 11:11:17 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Mar 16 06:25:10 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 16 06:25:10 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Thu Feb 19 09:01:14 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 19 09:01:14 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Dec 20 10:30:54 -0800 2008 Sat Dec 20 10:30:57 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Wed Nov 05 15:50:50 -0800 2008 Wed Nov 05 15:50:50 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Sun Nov 09 00:40:42 -0800 2008 Sat Nov 01 00:34:09 -0700 2008 Sun Nov 09 00:40:42 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2453179