Luxury Knits: Simple And Stylish Projects for the Most Desirable Knitwear

by Amanda Griffiths

Knitting enthusiasts who take their inspiration from this handsome volume can wrap themselves in luxury. It presents patterns and instructions for making beautiful, sensuous garments and accessories from extravagant materials that include cashmere, chenille, merino wool, mohair, and fine silk blends. Directions for making 22 exquisite items for oneself or for gift-giving include— A fine merino wool and mohair matching hat and scarf A cashmere pillow cover and cable throw A cashmere sweater with finely detailed features A cozy wraparound cardigan in merino wool and cashmere A lavish lace sweater in silk and mohair A summer cotton top with short lace sleeves A draped-neck sweater with slim, stylish body shaping . . . and many more. All techniques and stitches are clearly explained, and all finished items are shown in beautiful color photos. Here is an elegant collection of stylish projects—wonderful knitted garments and accessories for all seasons of the year. More than 75 illustrations.

Genres: Crafts, Knitting

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kelly (Maybedog) · Rating 3 out of 5]

About half the knits in this book are boring and derivative but there are several that are interesting and pretty. I probably won't knit anything out of it, though, as most have too much of the same thing over and over again which I find dull.