Romantic Style: Knits And Crochet to Wear or Display - Softcover

Jennie Atkinson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564777154 ISBN 13: 9781564777157

Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Indulge your softer side with this glamorous collection inspired by the wistful style of the 1930s. Gorgeous clothing and accessories in delicate pastel shades will put the magic back into your needles and hooks.

· Choose from over 20 alluring designs, many embellished with beads, buttons, and lace

· Feature exquisite stitch patterns in luxurious wool, cotton, cashmere, and mohair yarns

· Find designs that range from an elegant dress and blouse to a cozy throw and pillow, plus "little extras" that include a quick choker, belt, bag, and shawl

About this title

About the Author

As a pattern designer for Vogue Knitting and Rowan Yarns, Jennie Atkinson has created collections for many notable customers, including Barneys New York. Jennie also works as a design consultant for Rowan Yarns.

Review

The trend in knitting today is towards svelte, stylish, sexy hand-knit pieces. Even bulky winter sweaters are knit with shaping and sexy details. Another book in this arena is Romantic Style by Jennie Atkinson, a collection of over 20 patterns based on 1930s glamour. The majority of these patterns are knitting patterns, though there are a few crochet patterns (mostly for accessories) towards the back.

"Cotton Camisole" is a simple, easy-to-wear camisole with a shaped bust and spaghetti straps. "Beaded Cape" is really a capelet--simple in shape, falling just past the shoulders, and with a spray of beading on the hem. "Butterfly Dress" is the cover garment--a sheer, delicate lace slip dress. "Beaded Jacket" is a sleek, vintage shape speckled with beads. Seed stitch pattern accentuates the hem, collar, and cuffs, and a wide satin ribbon at the waist makes it feminine and flattering.

"Beaded Shrug" is a fluffy mohair lace design with 3/4-length sleeves that lead up into a delicate hood. The hood is edged with beads for a subtle hint of glamour. "Chevron Lace Top" looks like a 1930s blouse perfect for a day at the country club. Ribbed hem and cuffs give it shape, and a button neck that is not meant to be buttoned gives it a playful edge. "Bed Jacket" is too cozy to be relegated to the bedroom. It features a hugely oversized collar (goes well past the shoulders), a tie closure in front, and triangle edging. If that is not enough for you, try "Dressing Gown," the floor-length version with a nipped waist. "Diamond Throw" is elegant but a bit dull--seed stitch diamonds outlined by eyelet lace. The "Crochet Shawl" takes traditional granny squares but does it in a modern mix of silver-grey, grass green, charcoal, cream, and grape. "Lace Shawl" is a quick knit with medium-sized needles and a wide weave. --Knit Picks by Alyse Wax

About this edition

• Publisher: Martingale & Co Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1564777154
• ISBN 13: 9781564777157
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128