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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Cowl Girls: The Neck's Big Thing to Knit in Books

Apr 27, 2018  
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Cowl Girls: The Neck's Big Thing to Knit
Cathy Carron | 2010
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You may be asking, "What on earth is a Cowl?" Up until I saw this book, I had no idea. A Cowl is like a hat without a top that sits around your neck, a scarf that is connected at both ends, a super-thick necklace that keeps you warm—or cool—and looks fashionable and sophisticated at the same time. Some of the patterns cover just your neck, while others cover neck and shoulders. My favorite is a hood that transfers into a neck-shoulder sort of warmer. And it has buttons on it. How much better can you get?

Everyone needs something to keep their neck warm when it's cold, and long rectangles are a little old and, honestly, a little boring. There aren't that many different ways you can knit a scarf. But there are a million different things you can do with a Cowl, a million different looks you can go for, and a million different variations you can do with each of the 41 patterns in this book.

If you can't tell by the photos on the cover, they're all pretty unique. Tweak decor and color schemes and you have literally endless possibilities.

Along with the cowl patterns, there are some pointers and some tips on what makes a good cowl, different ways you can knit them, how to convert patterns, and a page of resources.

I am so excited about this book. Although there are some situations that certainly call for a scarf—and some scarves that demand to be worn—cowls are an exciting change that meet a need and manage to look stylish and fresh at the same time. Cowl Girls will escort you into "the neck's big thing to knit."

The patterns themselves are diverse and versatile. There is a pattern in here for everyone, hitting every style you could possibly aim for. The difficulty level ranges from beginner to advanced.

Recommendation: Beginner through advanced knitters.
  
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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger in Books

Jun 16, 2018  
Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger
Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger
Linda Lee | 2018 | Art, Photography & Fashion
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9.0 (1 Ratings)
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Sewing Knits from Fit to Finish: Proven Methods for Conventional Machine and Serger by Linda Lee is a great guide for anyone learning to sew. The book has high-quality paper with lots of colorful photographs and clear illustrations.

This book is not for beginners. the descriptions and directions are very thorough, they are still complex and intense. The author describes the different kinds of knit fabrics as well as outlines the best way to create buttonholes, hems, seams, etc to avoid puckering or stretching.

I received an ARC copy from Quarto Publishing Group - Creative Publishing International and Creative Publishing international via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
  
    One Ball of Wool

    One Ball of Wool

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    Using just one ball of wool, cotton, silk or variegated yarn, you can make any of the huge variety...