Big Girl Knits features twenty-five unique patterns for women size 14 and up. From flattering pullovers and sexy tees to sleek skirts and fu...
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Feb 13, 2009
Laura
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This is what I wanted from the other large women knitting pattern book. The smallest size is a good size for me, and the customization instructions look do-able. The book is a celebration of hot bodies in knitwear and they separate patterns into three coded symbols for girls with large boobs, belly, or butt. I'm considered a boob girl, so I would knit things with deep necklines to show them off and flared hems to balance the top, with a lot of decreasing in the waist to show off that I actually
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Dec 16, 2010
Sara
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FINALLY FINALLY a book for girls that are plus sized, no irritating math to try to figure out if you can make a pattern work. I would recommend this book for curvy non-plus size girls too, as it's got invaluable tricks on how to shape a sweater to flatter your curves.
Patterns are divided up into three sub-genres - boobs, butt, or belly. If you carry weight in one of these areas more than the others, then it helps you choose what would flatter you the most. And the thing I love? They More...
Patterns are divided up into three sub-genres - boobs, butt, or belly. If you carry weight in one of these areas more than the others, then it helps you choose what would flatter you the most. And the thing I love? They More...
Sep 21, 2009
Deodand
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This book is worth owning, more for the instructions than the patterns. The patterns didn't thrill me - they almost went for too much flash with weird construction techniques. I don't always agree that the larger woman needs a big open neckline, either. It depends on how much balance you have between the shoulders and the bust.
The sections for learning how to size yourself are great - and the handy dandy formulas will have you reaching for this book more than once, even when you a More...
The sections for learning how to size yourself are great - and the handy dandy formulas will have you reaching for this book more than once, even when you a More...
Jan 16, 2009
Sabra
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Fantastic! Usually I look at pattern books and see one or two projects I like making me feel I'd waste my money for the couple of items. This book is the opposite - such a bang for the buck. Gorgeous items that I know will look great on me because they look fabulous on the big girls in the book! The cover photo says it all for me.
Jan 07, 2009
Tsimplekelly
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Good information, but I did not like the patterns, probably because they were a bit young, looking for something more mature...
Nov 09, 2010
Laura
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Even if you're not a "big girl" the tutorials on knitting for a woman's curves should be useful to you.
A book I'm glad to own.
A book I'm glad to own.
Mar 07, 2010
Ginny
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Finally! A pattern book for larger sizes! The sweaters in here are beautiful.
Feb 01, 2009
Tammy
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I liked both of these books, but this one more so than the second. Currently working up the cardy with the hoodie and celtic band.
Sep 14, 2007
Meghan
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The how-to-size information is pretty much indisputably great. The patterns do err on the complicated side -- since there are so few books with patterns for big ladies, possibly it would have been reasonable to include a few basic, easily-modified sweaters (in the way of the Stitch n Bitch practice patterns -- practice darts & ease on a basic V neck before you bust your ass on some of the textures here).
Jun 10, 2009
Susanne
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Love it Love it Love it and working on a sweater for myself from the book at this very moment - OK it is part of my WIPs at the moment but I will finish it.
Jun 30, 2008
Miss Mouse
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It's an OK book. I didn't see many designs that actually moved me. I thought it was interesting that a book of knitting patterns for a more voluptuous body were done by designers that could probably fit their entire body in one of the sleeves!
Oct 06, 2011
Tracey
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Practical guide to making knits for the large gals and the first pages were informative on how to modify projects and what suits certain 'shapes' etc.
For some reason though I have not been inspired to try any of the patterns provided.
For some reason though I have not been inspired to try any of the patterns provided.
Dec 17, 2009
Maureen
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Good-looking projects and good introductory information, but the knitting is very, very complicated. Too difficult for me. I'm fairly new to knitting, but even so I don't think ever, in my knitting life, would I ever, ever attempt these.
Mar 09, 2008
Leanne
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I didn't love this book. I thought the patterns were drab, ill-fitting, and frumpy. Some of the tutorials (measuring, adjusting sock patterns, etc.) were great, but overall, there wasn't anything in here that inspired me.
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Aug 10, 2008
Biggirlblue
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It's a great book for experienced knitters. While it does show how to alter patterns it is not a how-to book for beginners by any means. But it would be a good resource to work up to. Because the patterns rock!
Aug 01, 2008
Lisa
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Not really any patterns I'd knit in it, but lots of good information in the beginning.
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