Suss Design Essentials: The Ultimate Collection for a Classic Handknit Wardrobe

by Suss Cousins

SussDesign Essentials is a fantastic collection of designs for the modern knitter who has an eye for style. Suss Cousins has pulled together 30 patterns from her incredible high-fashion collection of runway knits that reflect her impeccable taste and superstar status.

The pieces featured in these pages are the most popular, the most flattering, and the most wearable of all the fabulous designs from Suss’s 10 years in fashion knitwear. Inspired by unique, lush yarns, a rich variety of stitches, and exquisite details to keep the knitting interesting, these patterns will quickly become your favorites, with items that will take you seamlessly from day into night. These are the mainstays of your wardrobe that you will reach for time and again–the Sleeveless Turtleneck Dress in soft aqua and dark taupe; the Dolman Sleeve Open-Neck Pullover with a sideways stitch in cantaloupe-and-chili-pepper yarn; the Ruffled Bolero in a lace-knit pattern; and the futuristic and clean Asymmetrical Buttoned Sweater.

Suss Cousins’s Hollywood clientele have made her the go-to girl for luxurious knits. Now Suss gives you everything you need to make your own stylish knitwear, from sweaters and vests to dresses, coats, scarves, and hats. Suss’s trademark sophistication is yours for the knitting.

Genres: Knitting

160 pages, Hardcover

First published September 11, 2007

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was disappointed with this one. I've read several of the author's other knit books and the sweater on the cover teased innovative and unusual designs. But many of the pieces simply looked weird for weirds sake. The Boyfriend Sweater and the Weekend Boatneck Pullover both have odd bits of yarn sewn into them and hanging off. A photo of the Cozy Hoodie (p 68) shows a poorly aligned side seams But the Button Tee inspires teeny buttons on other garments! There are schematics, stitch diagrams, and a clean and decently large font for the written instructions.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of very lovely designs which would flatter many and appeal to a variety of styles. My very modern and willowy sister found as many designs to her taste as I found appealed to my more romantic tastes and curvier figure.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing for me.