Knitting & Crochet
October 2015
There are scarves of every style you can imagine in this new collection of patterns. Lace scarves, chunky, braided and looped scarves, summer shawls and snoods. But what's important here is the word 'Now' in the book's title. These are scarves for today, for the modern woman who like to look good and feel good. All the patterns here are in bright, warm and inviting colours. And they'd make great projects for old and new knitters alike. The instructions are clearly laid out and there's a guide to all the techniques needed, from the very basic ones to the more complicated. The photos in the book also provide ideas on how to wear your newly-knitted design.
Crochet Addict UK
Search Press have brought together 21 top designers to give you more than 40 patterns for shawls & scarves. The book is full of an amazing array of designs. You'll be able to have items for every outfit. Or why not make them for family and friends. Each of the designers bring their own designs to make it a huge variety of designs. They use different weights of yarn, different colours
and different stitches so that each project is unique. The designs are timeless and you'll find you'll be wearing them year after year. The designs aren't all for winter either. You can use some of the designs to cover and dress up and outfit in spring & summer. The designs also cover most levels of knitter from beginner to experienced. So everyone can find a number of projects to make. You will be amazed by the qty of designs and the variety. It's one of those books you can pick up time and again to make something either for yourself or someone else. It's ideal for things to make for family and friends.
I think I'm going to treat myself and make something for me but I already have a few members of my family have been hinting about which one they would like me to make them. They are perfect for any outfit and any occasion. I would highly recommend this book!
Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts
August 2015
A great collection of 40 patterns from 21 different designers. Patterns are graded for difficulty.
Many of the patterns are short and sweet making them easy to knit - some have just one row repeated; at least three designs have just two rows repeated, others just four rows repeated.
A few have charts, some of the charts are at the back of the book. There's garter stitch, stocking stitch, reversed stocking stitch, fair-isle style, brioche, cables, lace and diagonals.
There's nothing too demanding here and most of them will knit up quickly, so this book has a wide appeal whatever your knitting skills.
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Machine Knitting Monthly
August 2015
Here are 40 fresh new designs for hand knitting, to add excitement to any wardrobe. The scarves and shawls range in style and shape from light and airy, thick and bulky to elegant and lacy. There are plenty of projects to suit everyone's taste and experience level
