Essentially feminine knits : 25 must-have chic designs

Essentially feminine knits 25 must-have chic designs

Lene Holme Samsøe

Book - 2012

"Essentially Feminine Knits features a collection of 25 must-have garments and accessories for every occasion, casual to dressy. Designer and author Lene Holme Samsøe's patterns express her joy in knitting and embody a sometimes delicate, but always fashionably ladylike approach while relaying her inspiration-the sea that borders her home and it's subtle, simplistic colors. Focusing on Samsøe's signature botanical lace motifs, this collection offers designs with a variety of beautiful effects. Inside you'll find original sweaters, tops, jackets, hats, scarves, and mittens. Each pattern reveals elegant detailing, a flattering silhouette, and classic style, all of which are combined with a playful and modern sensibi...lity. The projects featured in this book range from simple and quick to more in-depth-with the use of unique pattern instructions. Samsøe's unique style guarantees boldness and authenticity, and the patterns from Essentially Feminine Knits will keep you refined, chic, and simply feminine. "--

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Subjects
Knitting > Patterns.
Women's clothing.
Published
Loveland, CO : Interweave Press c2012.
Language
English
Swedish
Main Author
Lene Holme Samsøe (-)
Physical Description
151 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781596687844
Contents unavailable.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

This lovely collection of knits brings classic patterns into focus with its contemporary take on stitch patterns, stylish sense of shape, and sweet use of detail. Samsoe (Feminine Knits) has expanded her original project with this deft follow-up volume. Grouped according to pattern type (Garter Stitch Patterns, Leaf Patterns, Structure Patterns, Cable Patterns, and Lace Patterns), each design is playfully named after a woman, beginning with "Rita" and ending with "Holly." Patterns include "Fiona," a structured garter-stitch sweater-coat, "Palma," a beautifully-constructed V-neck sweater with a back leaf panel, "Gerda," a feminine take on the classic Guernsey, "Lana," a cozy button-up lace-patterned sweater that has a cabled look, and "Cecilia," a delicate, delicious lace-patterned top. Most of the pieces in this collection are sweaters or tops, but Samsoe also provides half a dozen patterns for accessories, including a lace-edged scarf, two hat variations, a reversible poncho, wrist warmers, a mini-vest, and a cowl. From whimsical to cozy, delicate to structured, these extremely wearable patterns are both classic and contemporary, and should suit any knitter looking to produce pieces that will stand the test of time. (June) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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