by --Deb
09.28.2011
First, the facts: Title: Custom Knits 2: More Top-Down and Improvisational Techniques Author: Wendy Bernard Published by: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2011 Pages: 160 Type: Patterns, this time for the whole family. Chapters: 1. Preplanning the Perfect Sweater: Begin with the End in Mind 2. Basic Training: Simple Alterations and Add-Ons 3. He Said, She [...]
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by --Deb
08.27.2008
One of my favorite things is that each design comes with suggestions for things you can do to personalize it. Suggestions for lengthening, or eliminating sleeves. Making cardigans into pullovers. Turning a tank top into a skirt… Which is particularly helpful because, I’ll admit, that last one is not something I would have thought of myself, but judging by the photo, it certainly works. And, the designs themselves? I think they’re lovely. In fact, there’s not a single one that I didn’t like, even if I’m not itching to pick up my needles and knit every single one of them.
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