Jackets: For Work and Play

by Rick Mondragon (Editor), Elaine Rowley (Editor)

After more than 20 years of quality publishing and numerous sold-out issues, Knitter's Magazine has compiled the best jacket projects designed by renowned players in the knitting field. The 25 projects cover a wide range of classic styles—from suits to coats to light-weight cover ups—that provide stylish options for both work and play. Stitches such as the slip stitch, linen stitch, and moss stitch are introduced, as well as more advanced techniques that are thoroughly illustrated with detailed instructions. Creative finishing options are also provided for the motivated knitter seeking to customize and personalize their projects.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

108 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm reviewing this 20 years after publication as I edit my library shelves and, unfortunately, this book doesn't make the cut. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of attractive garments but many of the shapes don't work for me and the alterations I'd have to make don't quite seem worth it. It seems that these garments are mostly simply shaped but either color-filled or texturally rich. Too many jackets have slouchy shoulders compared to today's silhouette and that's a change that, for me, is a more difficult one to make particularly if the garment has a dense stitch pattern. (Yes, you can cut and sew a slimmer shoulder/armhole but that also kills me as a hand knitter...) My favorite pattern is the one on the cover, Beautiful Basket Stitchery (p.4). The Bobbly-Pointed Edges (p.52) is also beautiful but check out those chunky weird shoulders! Anyway, the graphic design and photo styling of XrX Books has always set my teeth on edge. So stuffy, so fussy, so arbitrary! Lots of photos are too small to see any details that would be helpful to a knitter and serve just as a graphic ornament. I'm certain this book has many supporters but it's just okay by me.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing for me.