Craft designer Erika Knight’s Classic (Quadrille Publishing Limited, 2006) is a collection of 15 knitting patterns for contemporary women. The timeless styles and classic materials will be welcome additions to any woman’s wardrobe, whether knit for your own collection or given as special gifts to family members or friends.
Stylish Knitting Patterns
Classic starts with beautiful photographs by Katya de Grunwald, showcasing all of the sophisticated projects in Knight’s collection. The designs consist of a well-rounded variety of pieces, including a cable-knit scarf, numerous sweaters and cardigans, warm socks, and a smart-looking messenger bag.
The photographs depict the pieces being worn by a youthful, contemporary woman, wearing the garments for work as well as dressing down for casual weekends at home. It is easy to see how all of these pieces would stand the test of time; they are knit in classic, simple patterns that are sure remain timelessly stylish.
Knitting Instructions
Each pattern is accompanied by a photograph, list of materials, finished dimensions, and the necessary tension (also known as gauge). The patterns explain how to complete any difficult or possibly new stitch techniques, such as making cables, in clear, easy-to-follow steps.
The level of difficulty for each project is not mentioned in the book, but it is clear that the patterns range in difficulty based on the amount of increasing, decreasing, cables or other intricate techniques needed to complete the projects. Most of the projects are suited toward intermediate knitters.
Classic Knit Projects
Projects included in this book are a cable scarf, casual sweater, postman’s bag, wraparound jacket, military cardigan, tank top, bardot sweater, kelly cardigan, ‘mademoiselle’ jacket, slouch socks, camisole, silk shrug, gloves, deep-v sweater, and classic roll neck. Many of these projects may be time-consuming and expensive to complete, but they are stunning pieces.
The yarns suggested for each project include wool, wool-cashmere blends, cotton blends, silk, and mohair-silk blends, among others. The yarns appear luxurious and elegant in the photographs, and they are sure to hold up beautifully if cared for according to the instructions on the yarn label. Specific yarn information, including brand and skein size, is provided toward the end of the book.
Recommended Book for Knitters
Knitters looking for stylish, impressive-looking patterns from a trusted author can rest assured with Classic. Knight’s designs are beautiful and timeless; these are pieces you will truly want to “knit and keep forever,” as the book’s subtitle promises.
Publishing Information:
Title: Classic: 15 Timeless Designs to Knit and Keep Forever
Author: Erika Knight
Publisher: London: Quadrille, 2006
ISBN: 978-184400-327-3
Jeris Swanhorst - After earning a Bachelor's degree in English, Literature from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2005, Jeris Swanhorst went on to earn ...
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