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Scarf Style
by
Pam Allen
This collection of 31 elegant and ingenious scarf designs tap the expertise of more than 25 knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments. Designs by Kathryn Alexander, Debbie Bliss, Nancy Bush, Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, Sasha Kagan, Sally Melville, and Kristin Nicholas are included, representing a varied exploration of techniques that pr...more
Paperback, 152 pages
Published
September 1st 2004
by Interweave Press, LLC
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This book contains an abundance of unique scarves that are really fun to make. What I really enjoyed about this book, in comparison to other books on scarves, is that the patterns focus less on novelty yarn (e.g., fun fur), and more on the pattern itself and different stitches, creating pieces that stand out in a good way! I had a lot of fun making the rose scarf.
Very lovely and intricate patterns. It actually made me think that knitting a scarf might be interesting. However, many of the patterns also look time consuming, so I don't know when I'll get the chance to try them! The instructions and charts are clear, and there is a very helpful "technique" section in the back. A worthwhile addition to a knitter's library.
Pro: A nice variety of patterns, from traditional to experimental. I plan to eventually make five of these scarves.
Con: Part of almost every large photo of completed scarves is "artistically" fuzzy on the lower half. One photo is even partially obscured by reflections from the window through which it was shot! I prefer clean, crisp, and fully visible photographs in knitting books.
Con: Part of almost every large photo of completed scarves is "artistically" fuzzy on the lower half. One photo is even partially obscured by reflections from the window through which it was shot! I prefer clean, crisp, and fully visible photographs in knitting books.
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"Some lovely ideas and patterns. A variety of techniques are included: cables, intarsia, lace, color blocking, even crochet (though it seems somewhat out of place). There is something for almost every wearer and knitter, whether your tastes run to large blocks of jewel tones, unusual capelets, or Estonian shawls."
This book has beautiful patterns in it - very inspiring, but probably not the best place to start for a new knitter. I love the scarf that uses the feather and fan pattern, and the sleeves+turtleneck pullover amazing. Someday...
Excellent book with interesting scarf patterns as the title suggests. If you love knitting and want a quick project, this is the book for you!
The photography in this book is horrible. It's "artfully" blurry and you can't see any stitch definition or pattern details.
bluetyson
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Scarf Style: Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochet (Style series) by Pam Allen (2004)
The photography in this book really made it difficult to see the real detail in any of the projects.
Bunny
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I've been on a crazed scarf kick lately. Practicing for my Christmas scarves, I suppose.
Some truly fantastic scarf patterns in the book!
There are a lot of great patterns here!
cool leaf pattern scarf
Several good patterns
Not my favorite
Lovely scarf patterns. However I have the same quibble with this book that I have with so many others -- the yarns used, in many cases, are no longer available. I am not yet a skillful-enough knitter to feel confident experimenting with other yarns than the ones used in the patterns here. There is an especially beautiful entralac stole in the book that I am eager to make. So if you decide to knit or crochet something from this lovely book, be prepared to have to make some substitutions.
I made the Lady Eleanor Stole from this book with Noro Silk Garden. I’m a slow knitter but fell so much in love with the ease and visible progress of this pattern that I finished it in less than three weeks (which is unheard of for me). I love it! And get so many compliments every time I wear it—I love the positive reinforcement!
There were a few other lovely patterns in the book but none that completely caught my fancy. I sold my copy on eBay after finishing Lady E.
There were a few other lovely patterns in the book but none that completely caught my fancy. I sold my copy on eBay after finishing Lady E.
Scarves are many a knitter's crack. I can't seem to stop making them. They are generally fairly mindless, let you try out a whole bunch of new techniques and don't require that you worry about fit and gauge and all sorts of other worrysome things bigger projects require.
Great book that has a lot of really cute designs I would actually wear or give to my friends to wear.
So, friends, if you get a scarf for Christmas, this book is the reason why.
Great book that has a lot of really cute designs I would actually wear or give to my friends to wear.
So, friends, if you get a scarf for Christmas, this book is the reason why.
I found this book rather inspirational. I really liked how they took such an ordinary thing as a scarf and spruced it up into something imaginative and remarkable. I saw several patterns that I flagged in my mind to knit later. I would recommend this book, even if only to browse through and get all sort of knitterly inspirations.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008/12...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2008/12...
enjoyed the patterns.
easy to follow intructions
easy to follow intructions
I used to think of scarves as something too simple to bother with - boring garter stitch and using up oddments of wool, or something for beginners to practise on. I saw scarves made from this book popping up all over the blog-o-sphere and rapidly changed my way of thinking.
My favourite is Midwest Moonlight but I need to re-make it as my choice of yarn did not give the right effect.
My favourite is Midwest Moonlight but I need to re-make it as my choice of yarn did not give the right effect.
I bought really pretty lace yarn (Rowan Kidsilk Haze) for my mother and I with the aim of making us scarves of some sort. I was browsing patterns only to have my mother say that she doesn't like lacy open scarves, she like solid ones. Sigh. So now I'm looking for a pattern where I can hold the lace yarn with another yarn to make her a solid scarf. Argh.
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The scarves and shawls in this book are simply gorgeous. I am actually working on one right now and it is deceptively simple. I want to learn to crochet just to make some of the other scarves in the book.
There are some great beginner patterns as well as the advanced patterns. I want to make just about all of them!
There are some great beginner patterns as well as the advanced patterns. I want to make just about all of them!
There are some really nice-looking, drool-worthy scarves in this book. At the time I read it I wasn't as well-versed in crochet as I an now, and knew virtually nothing about knitting. I liked the look of the knitted scarves more than the crocheted ones, and I think there were far more knitted patterns.
I'm giving this 2 stars instead of 1 because I think the knitted items are beautiful. But for a crocheter, this would be a waste of money. 3 patterns in the whole book! And only one of those three were something I hadn't seen before. A disappointment for any crocheter IMHO.
I tend not to knit scarves unless I *have* to because it is so cliched, and I did my fill of them when I was learning to knit. But some of the patterns in this book really inspired me, and I actually find that i want to dive into some scarves now.
I very much enjoy this series of knitting books. There are actually more patterns that I want to knit from here than there were in Lace Style. I can't believe it!
Lots of wearable things, not just arty-I-knit-this-because-I-could stuff.
Lots of wearable things, not just arty-I-knit-this-because-I-could stuff.
Very nice selection of scarves et al. Of course knitting dominates, but there are 3 or 4 crochet projects that are very nice too. I like that some incorporate beads and they are pretty diverse in their skills and yarns.
I told myself I wasn't going to knit any more scarves, and then I found this book. I absolutely love this book. Its a great way to learn new techniques without having to worry about the dimensions too much.
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