Chic Knits for Young Chicks
Sarah Paulin

136 pages
ISBN: 1-57990-997-3
ISBN 13: 9781579909970
$9.95 US
$12.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

Finally: a teen knitting book actually written by a teen who understands what’s hot and what’s not, what’s chic and what’s for geeks. Sarah Paulin loves fashion and she’s created a closet’s worth of patterns that will add flair to any hip chick’s wardrobe. With knitting so popular now, what girl could resist making the lacy shrug in bright melon, accented with eyelash yarn? Or a stylish chunky scarf with a loop detail and a kicky knitted tube that does double duty as either a top or skirt? In addition to the cool clothes, trendy knitters will find a journal cover with a fun flower closure, a cozy throw in sherbet shades, and purses that range from flirty clutches to retro totes with pompom embellishments.

 

Designer Knitting with Kitty Bartholomew
Kitty Bartholomew & Kathy Price-Robinson

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2611-2
ISBN 13: 9781402726118
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 7/8" x 8 7/8"

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.