Knit So Fine: Designs with Skinny Yarn by Lisa Myers, Carol Sulcoski, Laura Grutzeck

From the Publisher

Educating knitters about fine yarns, this information-packed book features more than 20 stylish and contemporary projects to knit with lightweight yarns. Knitters will learn what fine yarns are, the many advantages of knitting with them, plus tips and techniques to make the knitting process even more enjoyable. Perfect for all skill levels, the projects in this guidebook show that garments knitted with thin yarns not only fit more precisely, but are more flattering to the figure and feel better against the skin. They also offer more versatility for fashion elements such as ruching, ruffles, gauzy layers, and drape. Crafters will find stylish and contemporary patterns, including a drapy silk top, a supple zippered cable hoodie, a bamboo skirt with stunning drape, a bohus-inspired pullover, a wrap dress, a ruffled scarf, and much more.

Knit 'N Style

If you feel that working with fine yarns take too long, are limited to lace and scarves, or are difficult to deal with, this book will free you of that notion.

Knitty.com

These women love knitting . . . it shows in their designs and their words about the craft. The designs are comfortable too-not intimidating-doable, wearable and lovely.

Yarn Market News

A bonus point: According to a price analysis within, a sweater made of fine yarn will save customers money.

Knit Together

A timely publication that offers figure-flattering projects with a modern twist. . . . A great summertime book.

About.com Guide to Knitting

A beautiful book that is sure to inspire knitters of all skill levels to try something a little skinnier. . . . A lot of fun.

Blogcritics.com

Stylish, feminine designs.

KLIATT

Lightweight yarns have a bad reputation with knitters because they are slow to knit with and fussy to deal with, and in the past they have been limited to socks and lace. This book dispels myths about thin yarns and features more than 20 stylish designs using lightweight yarns. Thin yarn allows garments to fit more precisely, flatter the figure, and feel better against the skin. Garments made from thin yarn are great for layering and offer more versatility for fashion elements. An introductory section includes information about what exactly fine yarn is, some of the authors' favorite skinny yarns, comparison of length of stitch in skinny versus thick yarns, needles and other necessities. The authors have a great deal of experience with many varieties of yarn through owning yarn shops as well as publishing designs in stitching magazines and online. The projects are perfect for all skill levels. Each project includes a color photograph of the finished project, detailed instructions for completion, special notes about unique aspects of the project and a scaled pattern with size dimensions. This book will change previous perceptions about skinny yarn and inspire knitters with its delightful and flattering contemporary patterns. Reviewer: Shirley Reis

Product Details

• ISBN: 1596680520
  
• ISBN-13: 9781596680524
• Format: Paperback, 144pp
• Publisher: Interweave Press, Incorporated
• Pub. Date: June 2008
• Sales Rank: 57,988