Chunky Scarves & Hats

by Vogue Knitting (Editor)

Knitters who want portable projects (and what knitter doesn’t?) know that hats and scarves make perfect on-the-go garments. That’s why they’ll grab this marvelous designer collection, with 24 stylish examples made with the most fashionable chunky yarns. Aside from offering a wide array of amazing textures, hues, and fibers that feel and look great, chunkys make knitting faster, because the thicker the wool and the bigger the needle, the quicker the results. Get going on the Garter Striped Scarf, knitted with dynamic red and orange furry yarns. The dual-function hat and long, attached, braided scarf is simply fun. Or try a funky Bell Pattern Scarf, a delicate lacy scarf in mohair, a jaunty Highland Striped Beret and Scarf, and many other designs.

Genres: Crafts, Knitting

96 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2004

About the author

Vogue Knitting is SoHo Publishing's flagship title. Launched over twenty-five years ago, VK has set the bar for knitting, working with the biggest and most talented names in fashion today, including Michael Kors and Anna Sui. Led by Editor Trisha Malcolm, VK is published quarterly.

Reviews

[RH Walters]

Wow, I returned this to the library months ago. I haven't tried any of the patterns yet but I'm excited about the hat and scarf pattern I photocopied. Chunky yarn is here to stay!

[Judy Aulik]

All patterns take either #5 or #6 yarn. Most should be doable by an advanced beginner.

[Sarahanne]

I made a couple cute projects from this book. There was a bit of a challenge as the chunky yarn didn't really reveal the stitch patterns very well. As a relative beginner, that wasn't always a bad thing since my mistakes weren't as obvious. On one scarf I just abandoned the pattern partway through and you couldn't tell the difference.

So I recommend a good sized sample patch before you commit to any complicated pattern - just to make sure all your hard work shines through!

[Donna]

I made several projects from this book. I found it nice as there were level of difficulty with the projects and I knew which ones to steer away from. Great for beginners.

[Jaq]

Full of interesting patterns - but it really doesn't take it one step further - which would be the mixing of yarns to produce chunky yarns...

[Maggie]

I actually don't remember reading this book. But I suppose that means I didn't hate it.