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Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting
Knitters of all skill levels will rejoice in this colorful collection of 15 original shawl patterns. These stylish, versatile designs will complement any outfit, formal or casual, while offering the warmth and comfort of a cloak. Perfect for any season, the patterns include varying yarn weights and textures that provide the pleasures of year-round knitting. Their unique designs, rendered in bold colors as well as in neutral shades, offer a rich assortment of knitting choices.
Author Laura Zukaite was inspired in the creation of these shawls by the vibrant handicraft traditions she observed during her South American travels. Beautiful full-color photographs illustrate the patterns, which feature herringbone and cable stitches, ruffles, stripes, geometrics, and other eye-catching motifs in an array of gorgeous, hand-dyed yarns. The diversity and abundance of designs guarantee that this book is one that knitters will turn to time and time again for an inspiring range of patterns.
Author Laura Zukaite was inspired in the creation of these shawls by the vibrant handicraft traditions she observed during her South American travels. Beautiful full-color photographs illustrate the patterns, which feature herringbone and cable stitches, ruffles, stripes, geometrics, and other eye-catching motifs in an array of gorgeous, hand-dyed yarns. The diversity and abundance of designs guarantee that this book is one that knitters will turn to time and time again for an inspiring range of patterns.
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Published February 1, 2018
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March 22, 2018
Originally reviewed at West Coast Book Reviews.
My review of Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting by Laura Zukaite (also known as Liz's four rules for a knock-out knitting book.
1. Don't skimp on the pictures! Take them outside, for starters, and do it somewhere gorgeous and simple.
2. Feel with your eyes. Make sure the textures come to life. I want to feel gossamer laces between my fingers, caress the delightfully full and smooth touch of silk and the sturdy crunch of wool simply by looking.
3. Balance the pictures with a well composed layout. Keep it simple (my eyes aren't as young as they used to be.) Guide me with a grand font, keep me turning the pages, and reassure me nothing has been left out.
4. Make sure it's something I'd trash that wooden bowl thing on the coffee table for. If I'd leave it in the centre of the table for everyone who came through my door to see because I want them all to know about it, you've put together something special.
5. (I know, right!) Make me want to put confidence in my craft and pick up "real yarn" to realize everything the book has inspired in me.
I have to say, Inspired Shawls hits all the marks for me. The beach looks so much like the coast of Vancouver Island just north of my home! I've had as much fun browsing the pages as I have poking around the various yarn-makers websites (so I know where to by skeins from Art Yarns here in town.)
I'm very please with this book! Thank you to the publisher. I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
My review of Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting by Laura Zukaite (also known as Liz's four rules for a knock-out knitting book.
1. Don't skimp on the pictures! Take them outside, for starters, and do it somewhere gorgeous and simple.
2. Feel with your eyes. Make sure the textures come to life. I want to feel gossamer laces between my fingers, caress the delightfully full and smooth touch of silk and the sturdy crunch of wool simply by looking.
3. Balance the pictures with a well composed layout. Keep it simple (my eyes aren't as young as they used to be.) Guide me with a grand font, keep me turning the pages, and reassure me nothing has been left out.
4. Make sure it's something I'd trash that wooden bowl thing on the coffee table for. If I'd leave it in the centre of the table for everyone who came through my door to see because I want them all to know about it, you've put together something special.
5. (I know, right!) Make me want to put confidence in my craft and pick up "real yarn" to realize everything the book has inspired in me.
I have to say, Inspired Shawls hits all the marks for me. The beach looks so much like the coast of Vancouver Island just north of my home! I've had as much fun browsing the pages as I have poking around the various yarn-makers websites (so I know where to by skeins from Art Yarns here in town.)
I'm very please with this book! Thank you to the publisher. I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
March 10, 2018
I loved the layout of this book. The graphics were wonderfully done and photographs were beautiful. (I loved the beach setting for them.) Unfortunately, I wasn't wowed by all of a the patterns. There are a few I absolutely adored and will be casting on for shortly, but by and large I found most of the patterns just weren't my style.
I did find the pattern directions very clear and they appear easy to follow and understand. The big charts for the color work and cabled shawls are a major plus.
Overall, I would say this is an intermediate-advanced knitting book. While there are a few easy garter stitch based patterns, the bulk of them require a higher level skill set or more attention.
**I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I did find the pattern directions very clear and they appear easy to follow and understand. The big charts for the color work and cabled shawls are a major plus.
Overall, I would say this is an intermediate-advanced knitting book. While there are a few easy garter stitch based patterns, the bulk of them require a higher level skill set or more attention.
**I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 19, 2018
This is a easy to understand well illustrated book of knitting patterns. There is something for all levels of crafters. The book goes beyond the average and encourages knitters to explore bold colors and different yarns. Everyone should find at least one of the patterns they want to try. I personally want a hard copy of this book so you can make copies of the patterns and not sit with a tablet of book on your lap with the yarn. I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
July 26, 2019
Using beautiful handpainted yarns, Zukaite has created a variety of fun and practical shawls, inspired by a variety of locations, mainly in South America. It’s purely a pattern book (no tutorials or intros), but the patterns within provide something for knitters of all levels. This would be an excellent “growth” book for beginners as it provides simple, deceptively simple, and more advanced patterns to gradually work through or set as goals.
I thought the overall designs of all of the shawls lend themselves to multi-purpose uses–change a whimsical design to a subtle office shawl or a glitzy party shawl simply by choosing a different color palette.
The stitch patterns range from a mixture of wispy lace to fun geometric colorwork and intarsia to some simpler knit and purl textures. The shawl shapes range cover the standard rectangles and triangles, with a few half-circles as well as some shawls that are more in the realm of scarves/stoles. It’s a great collection of shawls for advanced beginners who want to apply their skills to a larger project and branch out to try different stitch patterns, as well as for advanced knitters who want something not too complex, but still unique in style or shape.
I appreciated the finer details in the written patterns: Most of the stitch patterns are both written out and charted, stitch counts are given at the end of rows that involve shaping, and detailed instructions on special stitches, embroidery, and embellishments are also included. A comprehensive pattern is always welcome to see! The only thing missing was instructions on blocking. Many of these have curved and/or garter borders, which can be tricky to block evenly; a brief section on recommended blocking practices for these types of edges would have been welcome.
I am definitely adding the Mayan (love the stitch sampler design and colorplay), Geo Aztec (that colorwork tho, I love) , Nazca, and Cartagena (both awesome juxtapositions of lace mohair and worsted silk) shawls to my queue.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
I thought the overall designs of all of the shawls lend themselves to multi-purpose uses–change a whimsical design to a subtle office shawl or a glitzy party shawl simply by choosing a different color palette.
The stitch patterns range from a mixture of wispy lace to fun geometric colorwork and intarsia to some simpler knit and purl textures. The shawl shapes range cover the standard rectangles and triangles, with a few half-circles as well as some shawls that are more in the realm of scarves/stoles. It’s a great collection of shawls for advanced beginners who want to apply their skills to a larger project and branch out to try different stitch patterns, as well as for advanced knitters who want something not too complex, but still unique in style or shape.
I appreciated the finer details in the written patterns: Most of the stitch patterns are both written out and charted, stitch counts are given at the end of rows that involve shaping, and detailed instructions on special stitches, embroidery, and embellishments are also included. A comprehensive pattern is always welcome to see! The only thing missing was instructions on blocking. Many of these have curved and/or garter borders, which can be tricky to block evenly; a brief section on recommended blocking practices for these types of edges would have been welcome.
I am definitely adding the Mayan (love the stitch sampler design and colorplay), Geo Aztec (that colorwork tho, I love) , Nazca, and Cartagena (both awesome juxtapositions of lace mohair and worsted silk) shawls to my queue.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
December 17, 2018
This is a beautiful book. They put a lot of work not just in the shawls but in the pictures that show off the works. The instructions are well laid out and easy to follow. My problem is with the patterns themselves. I never thought i would need to work about sizing on a shawl, but this book may have proved me wrong. So many of the works, while beautiful are short. They don’t have the long fall i expect from a shawl that. For example the mermaid style shawl. It’s beautiful, but I don’t thing based on the pattern I would ever be able to wrap it around myself. I may be wrong, but that is my impression. A beautiful book, but not one this knitter would buy.
February 20, 2018
Laura Zukaite's book, "Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns For Year-Round Knitting," is a new work being released by Dover Publications. It contains shawls with names reflecting South American locales and culture, such as Cartegena, Nazca, Cuzco, Ipanema, Copacabana, Geo Aztec, and Inca. There are definitely creative designs in this book that feature elements that make many of the shawls quite unique. The photographs are attractive and the instructions appear to be nicely laid out. There is a list of general abbreviations located at the back of the book, along with a US/UK needle conversion chart. If there are more unusual/special abbreviations specific for a pattern (e.g. Tw3B which means "twist three stitches to the back"), they appear near the beginning of the pattern after the materials and gauge are mentioned. Besides written instructions, several patterns have charts, especially for designs that feature lace or colourwork.
The shawls vary in size; some are large shawls and some are shawlettes. The shapes also vary; I found one crescent, three rectangular, four semi-circular, six triangular shawls and a ruana. The crescent shaped shawl, the Copacabana design, features several tiers of ruffles. Other designs, such as the Cartegena, feature lace. Colourwork is featured in the Cuzco, Geo Aztec, Inca, and Mayan (the ruana) designs. The Mayan shawl seems to showcase a variety of techniques and stitches; it contains star stitches, bobbles, slip stitches, garter stitch, Fair-isle and fringe! The La Paz and Puno shawls (the latter is featured on the book's cover) have embroidery, and tassels can be found on the Amazonas, Ipanema, and Geo Aztec shawls (the last shawl has 20 tassels). The Ipanema design also has cables and a drawcord, in addition to the tassels. The Salento shawl is mainly in garter stitch. There is quite a variety of techniques and embellishments utilized in many of the designs. I peeked on Ravelry earlier today to see if any of the patterns from this book has been uploaded into the database there, but I haven't seen any yet.
The patterns and samples in the book use luxury yarn labels such as Artyarns (Ensemble, Silk Mohair, Silk Rhapsody), Madelinetosh (Merino, Chunky, Prairie), Plucky Knitter (Spiffy, Crew), Malabrigo (Silky Merino), Sweet Georgia (Superwash Sport), Miss Babs (Big Silk), Shalimar Yarns (Aerie, Breathless), Ancient Arts Yarns, and Hedgehog Fibers. These represent varying yarn weights ranging from lace to aran weight; however, most of the patterns seem to use sport/DK weight. Also, most of the patterns call for several skeins of yarn. However, if you do your research, you could probably substitute many of the yarns with more economical ones to recreate these shawls.
Out of the 15 designs, I would probably knit about ten of them, which would make this book a big candidate for joining my knitting library. In my opinion, I think that the difficulty level of most of the patterns in this book would be suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters, although there appear to be a few patterns that advanced beginners can take on.
Also, I would probably opt to buy a hard copy of this book rather than an e-book (unless it was a Kindle version). I had problems viewing the photographs of the book using the latest version of Adobe Digital Editions, and had to download an older version of ADE (4.0) in order to see them.
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy of Laura Zukaite's, "Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns For Year-Round Knitting," from NetGalley in exchange for a review. All opinions stated in the review are mine.
This review also appears on my blog located at:
https://whatiscbreading.blogspot.ca
The shawls vary in size; some are large shawls and some are shawlettes. The shapes also vary; I found one crescent, three rectangular, four semi-circular, six triangular shawls and a ruana. The crescent shaped shawl, the Copacabana design, features several tiers of ruffles. Other designs, such as the Cartegena, feature lace. Colourwork is featured in the Cuzco, Geo Aztec, Inca, and Mayan (the ruana) designs. The Mayan shawl seems to showcase a variety of techniques and stitches; it contains star stitches, bobbles, slip stitches, garter stitch, Fair-isle and fringe! The La Paz and Puno shawls (the latter is featured on the book's cover) have embroidery, and tassels can be found on the Amazonas, Ipanema, and Geo Aztec shawls (the last shawl has 20 tassels). The Ipanema design also has cables and a drawcord, in addition to the tassels. The Salento shawl is mainly in garter stitch. There is quite a variety of techniques and embellishments utilized in many of the designs. I peeked on Ravelry earlier today to see if any of the patterns from this book has been uploaded into the database there, but I haven't seen any yet.
The patterns and samples in the book use luxury yarn labels such as Artyarns (Ensemble, Silk Mohair, Silk Rhapsody), Madelinetosh (Merino, Chunky, Prairie), Plucky Knitter (Spiffy, Crew), Malabrigo (Silky Merino), Sweet Georgia (Superwash Sport), Miss Babs (Big Silk), Shalimar Yarns (Aerie, Breathless), Ancient Arts Yarns, and Hedgehog Fibers. These represent varying yarn weights ranging from lace to aran weight; however, most of the patterns seem to use sport/DK weight. Also, most of the patterns call for several skeins of yarn. However, if you do your research, you could probably substitute many of the yarns with more economical ones to recreate these shawls.
Out of the 15 designs, I would probably knit about ten of them, which would make this book a big candidate for joining my knitting library. In my opinion, I think that the difficulty level of most of the patterns in this book would be suitable for intermediate and experienced knitters, although there appear to be a few patterns that advanced beginners can take on.
Also, I would probably opt to buy a hard copy of this book rather than an e-book (unless it was a Kindle version). I had problems viewing the photographs of the book using the latest version of Adobe Digital Editions, and had to download an older version of ADE (4.0) in order to see them.
Disclaimer: I received an e-copy of Laura Zukaite's, "Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns For Year-Round Knitting," from NetGalley in exchange for a review. All opinions stated in the review are mine.
This review also appears on my blog located at:
https://whatiscbreading.blogspot.ca
July 3, 2020
Inspired Shawls is Fashion Designer Laura Zukaite’s brain child. She has created 15 stunning shawl patterns that range from easy to expert. All of her creations include beautiful color photographs, diagrams, charts and detailed, easy to read instructions. General abbreviations are listed at the end of the book, but any special abbreviations/instructions are conveniently printed on the first page of the pattern along with the gauge so you don’t have to keep flipping back and forth to the end of the book as you are knitting.
The beauty and diversity of these patterns is a knitter’s dream. Some of the shawls, like the Catagena and Nazca are as delicate as butterfly wings. Others are colorful and warm. I love the Geo Aztec Shawl. Knitted in DK/Light Worsted weight, with adorable tassels on each end makes this fun and functional shawl a favorite.
There is an interesting page about Ms. Zukaite’s design journey. Born in Lithuania, she learned to knit as a child. Now living in New York, she has studied at Parsons School of Design and has designed for Gap and Ralph Lauren to mention a few. She has published patterns in various knitting magazines and is the author of Lux Knits, Lux Knits; The Accessories as well as Inspired Shawls. I love the color, patterns and the inspiration in Inspired Shawls.
I highly recommend this book to knitters from novice to expert level. Happy knitting!
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I have a material connection because I received a review copy from Dover Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review. Copyright © 2020 Laura Hartman
The beauty and diversity of these patterns is a knitter’s dream. Some of the shawls, like the Catagena and Nazca are as delicate as butterfly wings. Others are colorful and warm. I love the Geo Aztec Shawl. Knitted in DK/Light Worsted weight, with adorable tassels on each end makes this fun and functional shawl a favorite.
There is an interesting page about Ms. Zukaite’s design journey. Born in Lithuania, she learned to knit as a child. Now living in New York, she has studied at Parsons School of Design and has designed for Gap and Ralph Lauren to mention a few. She has published patterns in various knitting magazines and is the author of Lux Knits, Lux Knits; The Accessories as well as Inspired Shawls. I love the color, patterns and the inspiration in Inspired Shawls.
I highly recommend this book to knitters from novice to expert level. Happy knitting!
DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I have a material connection because I received a review copy from Dover Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review. Copyright © 2020 Laura Hartman
March 8, 2018
Inspired Shawls 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting by Laura Zukaite
#InspiredShawls #NetGalley
Starts with a contents page showing each of the designs, names and small scaled images and the pages they are on.
Each pattern starts with a title, finished measurements, materials needed and guage.
Special abbreviations and stitches are explained in detail. Special patterns are also explained in easy word instructions.
Diagram of the finished item is shown along with size in US/Metric dimentsions.
Charted pattterns are in color and easy to follow with key included.
Lot of variety is just the shapes, something for everyone.
One thing I did not see what a level of expertise needed as some of these are going to take a bit of time to make.
List of abbrevaitiosn are included at the end along with how to make them.
Needle conversions are also included.
A section on the author is highlighted at the end.
High end photos of the designs and the contrast is good to see the patterns.
Also did not see an introduction nor list of places to get the yarns.
Received this review copy from Dover Publications via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.
#InspiredShawls #NetGalley
Starts with a contents page showing each of the designs, names and small scaled images and the pages they are on.
Each pattern starts with a title, finished measurements, materials needed and guage.
Special abbreviations and stitches are explained in detail. Special patterns are also explained in easy word instructions.
Diagram of the finished item is shown along with size in US/Metric dimentsions.
Charted pattterns are in color and easy to follow with key included.
Lot of variety is just the shapes, something for everyone.
One thing I did not see what a level of expertise needed as some of these are going to take a bit of time to make.
List of abbrevaitiosn are included at the end along with how to make them.
Needle conversions are also included.
A section on the author is highlighted at the end.
High end photos of the designs and the contrast is good to see the patterns.
Also did not see an introduction nor list of places to get the yarns.
Received this review copy from Dover Publications via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.
April 11, 2018
The shawls in this book are very creative, with many different and unexpected shapes. Unfortunately, most are not for me. While I admire more adventurous knitters who enjoy beading and tassels, they just don't fit into my own personal style. The three shawls in this book I might make for myself are the Santa Marta, which is elegant in its simplicity. I can't wait to put colors together for this one. I also like the Salento, though I'm not a fan of its rectangle shape. And the Highland shawl has a really fantastic texture, so I could see modifying this a bit to be wider and shorter, but still squishy.
I received this book through NetGalley.
I received this book through NetGalley.
March 10, 2018
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley to Read in exchange for a fair review. Inspired Shawls by Laura Zukaite is a collection of 15 original shawl designs ranging from beginner to expert in skill level. They are all very beautiful and a wonderful showcase for a variety of hand painted yarns in natural fibres and a number of them are embellished with embroidery. So if you are looking to create a shawl that is a work of art as well as being a favourite piece to wear this is your book. Publishing Date March 21, 2018. #NetGalley #InspiredShawls
August 13, 2018
This book is not for the beginning knitter. There are 15 beautiful shawls inside this book that will be treasured by the receiver. The pattern instructions are well written and the diagrams are clearly printed. For a seasoned knitter these shawls would be a breeze and the instructions would be easy to follow. For a beginner you will have a hard time following the directions or understanding the diagrams.
This book was given to me for an honest review about the book. NetGalley
This book was given to me for an honest review about the book. NetGalley
April 9, 2018
A solid book for shawl-lovers. Easy to read instructions and a nice variety of patterns. Lots of clear photos that show up the shawls beautifully, which is SO important for knitting books. Not for beginner knitters, but if you have a few projects under your belt, I don't think you'll have any problem with the patterns here. Recommended for shawl fans.
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
April 3, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. As others have said, there were some patterns that I didn't like but that is true of most knitting books.You also really had to read the patterns to see if you had the skill to master the pattern. A lot of knitting magazines have patterns rated on how easy or hard a pattern is. This would be a great addition to any knitter's library.
April 4, 2018
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
With shawls in current fashion, this book could not have been written at a better time. The patterns are so diverse, with excellent photography, and well-explained. Any level of knitter will be able to create these beautiful garments with ease. Recommended!
With shawls in current fashion, this book could not have been written at a better time. The patterns are so diverse, with excellent photography, and well-explained. Any level of knitter will be able to create these beautiful garments with ease. Recommended!
November 16, 2018
I'm not sure how to rate a craft book. I don't even know how to knit - LOL. For those that do knit, there are some really beautiful and colorful patterns to choose from. So, if you love to knit and want to check out some pretty patterns to knit a shawl for someone or even for yourself then check out this book.
May 27, 2018
This was a lovely book of patterns ...the shawls are very pretty. Some are more like capelets, but they can be made longer. I actually gave it to a friend who knits daily to create some beautiful magic. I recommend this.
April 7, 2023
This is one I'll probably buy used. There are a few really good pattern ideas (I like how they do embroidery designs with the yarn, like the one on the cover). But there are some that just felt like fillers as well.
May 9, 2018
Patterns I'm interested in:
Cartagena
Palm Leaf
Santa Marta
Highland
Cartagena
Palm Leaf
Santa Marta
Highland
December 19, 2018
loved the shawls great designs and easy to read patterns.
August 20, 2023
I would not buy this book to keep on my shelves. That is because these are not my type of shawls to knit. With that aside the shawls are beautiful and if I did knit these types of shawls I would love this book. There is more then just knitting needing to be done as I saw tassels in a photo. I couldn’t read this book on my tablet on Adobe Reader but I could on my computer ONLY on Adobe Reader. I also tried to convert it to epub so I could read it on my tablet but no go it was terribly converted. I would have a better review then this had I been able to read this on my tablet as i save reading for bedtime. The technical difficulties isn’t the reason for the 4 star rating – it is because it’s not my type of shawls to knit.
I received this book from netgalley.com for a honest review.
I received this book from netgalley.com for a honest review.
September 28, 2018
this is an awesome book
some are very advanced for me, but someday!!!!!
some are very advanced for me, but someday!!!!!
March 7, 2018
I received a free copy of Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting by Laura Zukaite in exchange for an honest review. This book contains a collection of triangular, rectangular, and semi-circular shawls. The patterns demonstrate how to use embellishments, colorwork, lacework, and different types of yarn to dress up basic shawl platforms.
Due to the wide variation in styles, not all of the shawls will appeal to everyone; however, I’ve yet to see a pattern book where I absolutely loved everything. The shawls range in style from classic to wildly bohemian. I, myself, prefer the classic patterns, but I know people who would love the others. I think, whatever your style, you’d find something in Inspired Shawls that appeals to you.
#InspiredShawls #NetGalley
Due to the wide variation in styles, not all of the shawls will appeal to everyone; however, I’ve yet to see a pattern book where I absolutely loved everything. The shawls range in style from classic to wildly bohemian. I, myself, prefer the classic patterns, but I know people who would love the others. I think, whatever your style, you’d find something in Inspired Shawls that appeals to you.
#InspiredShawls #NetGalley
March 9, 2018
Inspired Shawls: 15 Creative Patterns for Year-Round Knitting by Laura Zukaite is a Beautiful illustrated colourful Knitting book. Its states its for all knitters of all skilled levels However, I differ. Being a knitter for just over a year I found some of these Shawls hard to work out, but beautiful. I would say this is an intermediate-advanced knitters.
The Shawl collection was very colourful and stylish and will blend in to any age, season and fashion trends. This book had very good diagrams of the shawls, big charts for the colour work and cabled shawls which was very helpful. What yarn/wool, Stitches, knitting needle sizes to use etc.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Shawl collection was very colourful and stylish and will blend in to any age, season and fashion trends. This book had very good diagrams of the shawls, big charts for the colour work and cabled shawls which was very helpful. What yarn/wool, Stitches, knitting needle sizes to use etc.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2018
There are definitely creative designs in this book that feature elements that make many of the shawls quite unique. The photographs are attractive and the instructions appear to be nicely laid out. There is a list of general abbreviations located at the back of the book, along with a US/UK needle conversion chart. If there are more unusual/special abbreviations specific for a pattern (e.g. Tw3B which means "twist three stitches to the back"), they appear near the beginning of the pattern after the materials and gauge are mentioned. Besides written instructions, several patterns have charts, especially for designs that feature lace or colourwork.
August 20, 2018
This book has some lovely and easy patterns of 15 shawls to knit. From lacy to fair isle, all are lovely and the patterns are well written and the chart are easily followed. They are very different to the ones I have seen, many with a little twist, The last shawl in the book "Mayan Shawl" a kaleidoscope of colour and pattern, is my favourite and not difficult to knit.
Well presented, well photographed with clear instructions..
Well presented, well photographed with clear instructions..
March 16, 2018
Very modern appealing patterns to make and wear. I especially liked the inclusion of embroidery on some patterns, and tassels on another. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, but might be a bit hard for new knitters. I would be almost afraid of wearing any shawl I made out to the beach for fear of getting it dirty, but they do seem to be beach ready based on the accompanying pictures.
March 20, 2018
This book offers patterns for a wide variety of knit shawls. (15!) The fun names like Ipanema and Cococabana are just the beginning. There are a variety of shapes and lengths, The directions are very easy to follow, although detailed. There are charts and diagrams to assist with the patterns as well. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to knitting up a few of these shawls for gift giving, and for myself. I received a copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion.
March 21, 2018
Very well laid out book with clear instructions for the patterns and is beautifully photographed.
March 23, 2018
This book offers a nice variety of shawls with clear instructions. Beautiful photos that will inspire you to get those needles flying!
March 28, 2018
What an interesting collection of shawls. Patterns are clear and easy to follow.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.
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