More Big Girl Knits: 25 Designs Full of Color and Texture for Curvy Women

by Jillian Moreno, Amy Singer

Look great without adding bulk.

The geniuses behind Big Girl Knits present 25 all-new curve-flattering projects that explore the beauty of color & texture.

Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer brought the average American woman—a size 14—a collection of stylish, flattering patterns in Big Girl Knits . Now they’re back with 25 new curve-friendly projects that embrace color and texture, plus adaptations to make almost any pattern suitable for all shapes and sizes.

Part knitting instruction book and part sassy style guide, More Big Girl Knits goes beyond teaching the basics—fit, proportion, motif placement, and balance principles—to tackle all-new methods for creating knitwear with brilliant colors and sumptuous textures that voluptuous women can wear with pride. The second half of the book features attractive patterns, from jackets to sexy tank tops that are proportioned to fit and shaped to create a fetching silhouette. Packed with tips and tricks on what to avoid, what to embrace, and how to modify any design to flatter your body, this smart guide will show Big Girls how to look gorgeous in colorful, texture-rich knitwear.


From the Hardcover edition.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The sequel to Big Girl Knits is even better than the original! I'm a bit bashful about giving a book a rave review before even starting one of the featured projects, but I just adore the energy Amy and Jillian bring to this volume. Any woman who's ever felt insecure about any part of her bod should read the intro, even if you're not a knitter.

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book even more than the author's first, Big Girl Knits. I have all the same compliments as the previous book plus I like that the authors say what size garment the model is wearing. I found the sweaters here to be more sophisticated generally but I noticed a definite fit problem in several pieces - the shoulders just don't seem to sit correctly! I also tend to disagree that a slightly flared sleeve balances a larger arm. I think the extra fabric just makes your arms look bigger. Lots of great ideas in here for plus size and the rest of us!

[anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

honestly i was a lil disappointed that it all seemed to be about "flattering" - you don't need to flatter, you already look good! it just needs to fit. the projects and patterns also weren't really my style

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the sweaters, etc. Most above my ability level. If I can find someone to help me, I would give one a try.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here are some more wonderful patterns for the normal size woman. I look forward to making some of these patterns!

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe this is the second time I've picked up this book. I intent to try a pattern, so I'll update if it's any good.

Talk about a "feel good" book.

[Wendyb · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated the first book in this series, Big Girl Knits. It had tank tops and knitted skirts, among other really unflattering garments. This one is a bit better, but I still don't find anything that jumps out at me. There aren't any knitted skirts, which is good, and a few of the sweaters are ok. But I still find most of these designs to be pretty unflattering to plus size women over size 14. There is a lot of good info on sizing knitted garments, and changing things to fit your shape, so its worth a look. And maybe there are some plus size girls who wear low cut tank tops with openwork, but I don't know any.

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is almost as awesome as the first Big Girl Knits book, by the same authors :) I love the frank discussion of fitting challenges on roundy bodies. The authors explanations are clear, and presume that the reader can handle whatever knitting the reader may want to do. The authors have a contagious confidence in their readers. Even if you're neither a girl nor big, the discussion of fit and style is wonderfully informative, and the patterns are lovely.

On a totally irrational note, I've got a crush on at least two of the models in this book. I can't tell if I think I actually want the sweater for myself, or just the model!

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

The patterns in this book were colorful, flattering, and relevant. I thought the authors did a nice job of incorporating a variety of stitches to make interesting knitted items. The design and layout was well done and I was fully engaged in all pages of the book. I didn't see any patterns that piqued my interest, but I'd probably still recommend to other knitters.

*Taken from my book reviews blog: http://reviewsatmse.blogspot.com/2010...

[Sabra · Rating 3 out of 5]

The projects are still nice though I like fewer of them as opposed to the first book. There is some good information on shaping and fitting a sweater pattern to your body that builds on what is laid out in the first Big Girl Knits book, but the language goes from a bit cheeky to a bit trashy. I think they are trying to be more like the "Stitch N -----" series. They didn't need to do that, they were just the right blend before.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first paged through this in a bookstore, I wasn't impressed. Then I took it out of the library and I'm all, "Ooh! I wanna make this, and this, and this..." I'm also pleased that while patterns for "belly" girls were few in the original, in this volume I think every single pattern was marked as appropriate.

[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love, love, love this book. There are 2 patterns in this book that I have the yarn for and at least 3 more that are potential knits. I love the chatty nature of the beginning of this book and will go back to it the next time I need to re-work a sweater.

Disclaimer: I know and love the women who wrote this book.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great instructions on how to customize knitted sweaters for big boobs & small waists. As well as some elegant lace & cable patterns that I am too impatient to knit, because they're too complex for me to do -- while still keeping track of Law & Order plots.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't like this one as much as the first one, though there were still some interesting patterns in this second one.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some good patterns for women who are shapely and hints about how to maximize and minimize your best and worst features.

[Jennifer Defoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The patterns seem fairly straight forward. The instructions in the begining on how to "tweak" a pattern to make it fit are very helpful. Can't wait to get started on some of the projects

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

More great patterns

[Mickey Schulz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lot's of wonderful patterns for plus size girls. Nice, fitted sweaters.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tips for selecting styles for the three big Bs - boobs, belly and butt. Humorous writing. May return for a couple of pattern ideas.

[Fangirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

A further collection of knitting patterns for Big Girls. This one also shows very nicely how to change patterns to make them fit.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

More super cute patterns for big girls like myself. Less patterns for "boob" girls, hence no 5 star. :)

[Leslie Jem · Rating 3 out of 5]

The side-panel advice is worth the whole book!

[Jeanette Noechel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice patterns.