Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Highly recommended." - Library Journal "Just what knitters and crocheters are hungry for--inspirational, creative patterns that advance our skills and are beautiful to wear." - INKnitters "A beautiful collection of shawls, ponchos, and capelets...even novice needle crafters can successfully create these." - Knit It! , Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection "Truly wonderful patterns. The garments are inventive, bright and young." - KnitNet "What's under the covers: beautiful items that adorn your shoulders." - Knitter's Review "These are not granny's scratchy acrylic wonders, these are soft, shapely styles knit in beautiful yarns." - Knitting.AllInfoAbout.com "Inspiration...a number of cool-looking cover-ups." - The News & Observer "'Twisty Turns' by Norah Gaughan is fabulous, as are Nancy Marchant's 'Shadow Dance' and Kathy Zimmerman's 'Cashmere Crossings.' Put this one on your short list." - Knit 'N Style, "These are not granny's scratchy acrylic wonders, these are soft, shapely styles knit in beautiful yarns." -Knitting.AllInfoAbout.com, "Highly recommended." -- Library Journal "Just what knitters and crocheters are hungry for--inspirational, creative patterns that advance our skills and are beautiful to wear." -- INKnitters "A beautiful collection of shawls, ponchos, and capelets...even novice needle crafters can successfully create these." -- Knit It!, Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection "Truly wonderful patterns. The garments are inventive, bright and young." -- KnitNet "What's under the covers: beautiful items that adorn your shoulders." -- Knitter's Review "These are not granny's scratchy acrylic wonders, these are soft, shapely styles knit in beautiful yarns." -- Knitting.AllInfoAbout.com "Inspiration...a number of cool-looking cover-ups." -- The News & Observer "'Twisty Turns' by Norah Gaughan is fabulous, as are Nancy Marchant's 'Shadow Dance' and Kathy Zimmerman's 'Cashmere Crossings.' Put this one on your short list." -- Knit 'N Style, "'Twisty Turns' by Norah Gaughan is fabulous, as are Nancy Marchant's 'Shadow Dance' and Kathy Zimmerman's 'Cashmere Crossings.' Put this one on your short list." -Knit 'N Style, "A beautiful collection of shawls, ponchos, and capelets...even novice needle crafters can successfully create these." -Knit It!, Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection, "Just what knitters and crocheters are hungry for-inspirational, creative patterns that advance our skills and are beautiful to wear." -INKnitters
Dewey Decimal746.43/0432
SynopsisThis contemporary collection of wraps showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers that include Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein , and Jo Sharp . The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette possibilities in a host of techniques, including stitch patterns, color work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. A glossary is provided, containing all the information necessary for even a novice knitter to successfully create one-of-a-kind fashions. The book also includes an in-depth section on designing and embellishing, making it a companion for future creativity. All knitters and crocheters, from the most demanding to those just embarking upon larger projects, will be inspired by these stylish designs that stretch the definition of a poncho., Wrap Style is a collection of 24 classic and contemporary wraps from 18 knitwear designers, including Lily Chin, Teva Durham, Nicky Epstein and Jo Sharp.