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Wrap Style
This contemporary collection of wraps showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers that include Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, and Jo Sharp. The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette possibilities in a host of techniques, including stitch patterns, color work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. A glos...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
September 1st 2005
by Interweave Press, LLC
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I only love this book for the Chanson en Crochet pattern. I hate books that only offer 2 crochet patterns out of 20 and label the book for knitters and crocheters.
I am very pleased with this book and will use it often. I enjoy making shawls and wraps; this book comes with 24 patterns, and I immediately wanted to try out about half of them. The instructions are clear, and there are plenty of helpful images to refer to while working on all the projects included. For me, one of the best chapters included in this book is the knit from the top down capelets. I haven't tried any of those before, but the ones included are all very functional and stylish.
The patterns in this book run from simple for the advanced beginner to fun for the experts and are well written and easy to understand. For techniques and methods there are pictures - which make sense! - and in the back of the book is section explaining how to design your own wraps. For that section there are drawings and pictures of the different styles and explanations on how they work. Also, the patterns themselves are great and even include a felted capelet.
I checked this one out from the library recently. While I don’t like very many wrap patterns I see — the truth is, a lot of them look pretty dorky to me, including the one on the cover of the book — there are some lovely ones in this book.
I’d seen the Shetland Triangle on many blogs (including Grumperina’s) and I think I might like to try something like that… after I test my teeth on a more basic lace project. The Tapestry Garden looks like a lovely felted fair isle project which I’d p...more
I’d seen the Shetland Triangle on many blogs (including Grumperina’s) and I think I might like to try something like that… after I test my teeth on a more basic lace project. The Tapestry Garden looks like a lovely felted fair isle project which I’d p...more
I have almost completed the arrowhead lace cardigan capelet. I have to pickup and work the collar and then I will have a beautiful new capelet. The book gave easy to follow instructions. The only issue I have found with the book and patterns is that sizing information is difficult to find. It would help to have measurement information for sizing purposes. Not all shoulders and busts are the same!
A "purchased fur collar" for the felted cape (and I looked everywhere for the word "faux" but it wasn't to be found), what year is this? And I don't even want to know how possum fur is collected for yarn.
Pluses for decent designs, including schematics, and for encouraging even new knitters to strike out on their own; subtraction for being pro on pelting.
Pluses for decent designs, including schematics, and for encouraging even new knitters to strike out on their own; subtraction for being pro on pelting.
Not as enamored of the patterns in this book as others in the "Style" series, but there are a few goodies and it's a nicely done book like the others.
Leigh
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Wrap Style: Innovative to Traditional, 24 Inspirational Shawls, Ponchos, and Capelets to Knit and Crochet (Style series) by Pam Allen (2005)
anita
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Actually I am working on Spiral Shell out of this book - instead of wool I am using a Cotton/Linen mixture which is working up quite nicely.
top-down FirConeLace triangle, lots of capelets and wrappy/drapey shrugs
Some cute stuff, but I don't need to own it.
I am assuming that this book is the sequel to "Scarf Style" which I liked a lot. There were plenty of imaginative and creative patterns in this book that caught my eye. I counted 6 patterns that I would one day aspire to knit. I love the way this book was put together as well, the photographs are amazing and the layout is set in a very pleasing manner. I would definitely recommend this book of patterns to any knitter.
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/01...
*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2009/01...
Library Book
A good variety of patterns for wraps and a chapter on the basics of designing your own.
I have made:
Fluted ribs
Grand plan top down capelet
Rap on stripes
Still a few on the wishlist too.
I have made:
Fluted ribs
Grand plan top down capelet
Rap on stripes
Still a few on the wishlist too.
Some eh stuff but a lot of pretty and wearable designs as well. Just not sure if I would wear a wrap if I knitted one. A library book so I may come back to it and re-check it out at some point.
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I really thought I wanted this book. Ponchos and capes have seen their day in fashion, and although full of creative projects, they'll be outdated soon, if they already aren't.
so many cool patterns so little time, or money, or something... This one is another keeper. I keep checking it out from the library over and overI'm gonna have to buy it.
Another great book in Pam Allen's 'Style' series. Some really pretty patterns.
Found THE perfect wrap. It's called Green Sleeves. Now I need to make it.
Good patterns and lots of direction to 'make it your own'.
There are a number of patterns I intend to try!
I must make everything in this book!
Needs more crochet patterns.
Filled with chic patterns.
Great design tips sections!
Hillary
marked it as to-read
Diana
marked it as to-read
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