Wollpullover: 25 zeitlose Strickmuster

by Madeline Weston

Entdecken Sie Strickmode im Country-Look Hier finden Sie 25 klassische Muster, die die Vielfalt und den Formenreichtum der Strickkunst zeigen - gemütliche Pullover, grob gestrickte Cardigans, gemusterte Pullunder und leichte Spitzentops in zeitlosem Design, die einfach nie aus der Mode kommen. Die Londoner Designerin Madeline Weston interpretiert in diesem Band traditionelle Muster erfrischend neu und aufregend anders.

Genres: Knitting, Crafts

143 pages, Hardcover

First published September 25, 2008

About the author

Madeline Weston and her partner opened their shop The Scottish Merchant in Covent Garden in 1970, and for 20 years it was known as the place in London for buying beautifully made, authentic garments sourced from all parts of the British Isles. Madeline also owned a yarn shop and has done extensive research into traditional knitting patterns; an authority on the subject. She now lives in Norfolk.

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reading this book almost 20 years after its publication and all of the garments would look perfectly fine with styles today. That's amazing! Classic styling and silhouettes, nothing wild color-wise, many of the patterns require smaller needles and thin yarn, but there's one chunky sweater (using size 7 needles) that could be a relatively quick knit. I was surprised that more sweaters weren't designed to be seamless, though. The historical information preceding each chapter was, though brief, helpful and interesting in understanding the garments. Beautiful photos and styling.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am surprised that I didn't hear more about it when it came out... it must have flown completely under my radar. The book is beautifully styled, and the traditional British style knits follow a very "Rowan aesthetic" with outdoor photography, lovely clothes to match the woolens in a set color palette, and the natural look of the models and their surroundings. Lots of ganseys and fishermen motifs, Fair Isle, Arans, and some lace thrown in for good measure. The styles are pretty and classic, and several of them caught my eye.

[Cayenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the patterns in this book--so much so that I'm getting it for my birthday. That is saying a lot because I think my mom & I already have too many knitting books. The patterns are based on traditional British, Irish, and Scottish patterns, and they are lovely. I especially want to make the Eriskay sweater.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

These patterns lean toward the traditional, lovely but a bit boxy.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

serious sweater eye candy. traditional patterns from island fishing communities: Gansey, Fair Isle, Aran, Shetland Lace.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good photos, variety of projects to wear mostly for women.