Kitty Bartholomew, a high-visibility personality who hosted her own HGTV program and is about to star in a knitting show on the DIY network, launches a brand-new series bound to delight knitters everywhere. Features an intro by DIY host Carol Duvall.
Through the years, Kitty Bartholomew has developed her own special approach to knitting that's fast, easy, and chic. In her first book ever, she presents her secrets for making the always-popular sweater. Kitty has an exceptional gift for altering a standard pattern--for deciding that if a pattern asks for "knit one, purl one," it can just as well be made with "knit one, purl two" ribbing to create something singular. And she explains exactly how she makes those decisions, how to size a sweater so it fits absolutely perfectly, and how to combine the newest colors, textures, and qualities yarns for a one-of-a-kind creation. Knitters will particularly appreciate how simple these sweaters are to make: Kitty has featured her most basic designs here, including boatneck pullovers; a colorful Carnival sweater that mixes luscious red and purple; tweed cardigans; and a denim turtleneck with a twisted braid. Throughout, Kitty includes lots of invaluable "tip boxes" with extra information knitters will want to know.
Kitty Bartholomew, a passionate knitter, is well known for her television show, "Kitty Bartholomew: You re Home," one of the shows that launched Home and Garden Television. Before that, Kitty was a regular on The Home Show on ABC, where she built a home from the ground up and tackled challenging decorating and remodeling projects around the country. She also appears regularly on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Her first book, "Kitty Bartholomew s Decorating Style," was published in 2005. While Kitty is known for her affordable and inventive interior decorating style, she is also known for her wardrobe of more than 70 stylish one-of-a-kind sweaters, hand knit by her. Kitty has a background in the fashion industry, and has worked as a clothing designer. Kitty s unique sweaters have been featured on the Carol Duval Show on HGTV, and Kitty has been featured wearing her sweaters in several magazines, including Woman s Day and Country Home. In this book, she brings her legendary savvy, creativity and enthusiasm to the world of knitting.Co-author Kathy Price-Robinson, a journalist and book author, is also co-author of "Kitty Bartholomew s Decorating Style." Kathy has written about remodeling and decorating for 15 years, and her remodeling column for the Los Angeles Times, "Pardon Our Dust," earned a second place award for best series from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.
