Quick Knits: Over 50 Fast & Easy Styles

by Vogue Knitting (Editor), David Jakle (Photographer)

New in Paper

Modern silhouettes, sensuous textures, sumptuous yarns- Vogue Knitting provides everything you're looking for to lend superior style to your next project. Packed with more than50 projects by today's leading knitwear designers, this collection showcases beautiful knitwear for the contemporary knitter. By incorporating minimum shaping, simple stitches and decorative embellishments, each design is as stylish as it is quick to knit. From urban chic cool and casual, to country charm warm and comfy, there's something for every occasion and every season. And the practical way the instructions are organized will reassure knitters that they too can get the great results they see in the alluring photos.

"Excellent color photographs and never-fail directions...Never dated; always responsive to crafter needs and concerns."-- Booklist

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2002

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

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this was a pretty good book that actually aged rather well, considering I'm reading it almost 25 years after publication. I flagged three pieces to try. That said, all these projects are from the pages of Vogue Knitting Magazine. There are several men's patterns as well! The photography is good and there are schematics and stitch charts as needed. I generally trust the written instructions from VK, but haven't attempted anything specifically from this book.

[Tilden · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't particularly like the patterns in the book. A lot were made with bulky yarn, which makes a quick knit, but would make me with my body shape look humongous. I like Vogu's more complic ated patterns much better.

[Laura · Rating 1 out of 5]

I solemnly swear to not look at any more Vogue Knitting Books. I cannot control my laughter when a book published in 2002 has so many horrible 80s styles in it. (and don't use the excuse that they are culled from the magazine, these 80 styles appeared in 1998 in the magazine, or 2000. The ONE from 1986 was not that bad.)

At one point I just turned to my boyfriend and said "I won't even show you the picture, but think about the phrase 'floor length vest' "

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought this book because I loved some of the patterns. The bobble trimmed shawl (without bobbles), easy capelet, classic shell and twisted rib tank all turned out beautifully.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

some very workable and quick patterns using large needles and multiple strands.

[Gina · Rating 2 out of 5]

beautifully photographed. Some of the patterns seemed dated

[Mckinley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Seemed back dated by about 2 decades.