Ribbon Knits: 45 New Designs to Knit and Crochet
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by: Judi Alweil
Topics include: work rem sts, mesh pat, working inc sts, stripe pat, bind off center, armhole measures, sts each side, lace pat, sts along right front, piece measures approx, work rnds, separate spools, crocheted piece, sleeveless shell, using larger needles, circular needle, size petite, second spool, neck edge, stitch holders, row inc, smaller needles, diameter button, size needles, sleeve seams
Book Description:
Ribbon Knits -- Judi Alweil -- 45 new designs to knit and crochet -- Knitting with ribbon is a fabulous way to create one-of-a-kind garments and accessories that you will want to wear year-round. In Ribbon Knits, Judi Alweil has designed 22 sweaters, 20 bags, and several hats and scarves for you to make out of ribbon, soutache, raffia, or satin cord. With simple, wearable styles and quick-to-knit patterns, these garments and accessories will complement any wardrobe. Their rich colors and textures and classic styles will take you to the beach, the office, and out on the town. Knitters of all skill levels will want to pick up their knitting needles and enjoy Ribbon Knits.
Disappointing basic patterns and expensive to make -- This book contains patterns for tops, vests, cardigans, etc, made with rayon ribbon. Most of the items are very basic and not interesting or innovative, except for the crocheted purses which are attractive. The recommended rayon ribbon is the author's own brand which, as it turns out, is rather expensive to purchase. Although she cites several companies who are also producing rayon ribbon, the author does not offer equivalencies that would make it easy to find and use the right ribbon. All in all, a disappointing book
Nothing Special -- One of the purse patterns is nice (Flapper Wrist Bag), but there are cheaper craft leaflets out with better patterns (acrylic chenille seems to be the yarn of choice right now), and if you collect vintage knitting books/patterns you may already have a lot of this stuff. The author's product line is not cheap either, and many of the projects (especially the hobo bags) look like a lot of the cheap imports available today--why put all that money into something when you could buy a nearly identical item cheaper? The clothing is nothing remarkable either, and definitely warm weather only. If you like to slice up strips of fabric with a Rotary Cutter and crochet/knit, you might be able to adapt the patterns for a "country" look.
Reviews:
No sweaters for crochet -- I received this book as a gift from someone who knew I could crochet, but wasn't sure I could knit (I can't). Despite the fact it says there are knit and crochet patterns, there is only one wearable item for crochet in the whole book, and I'll bet those of you who've gotten burned on this kind of book before can guess what it is too: a granny square vest. That's all crochet is good for, you know...There are some purses in crochet too, but they were very common patterns of types I have already.