Book Review – Layers: 19 Knit Projects to Fit, Flatter And Drape

February 7, 2023 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Attention all style-conscious knitters! Are you looking to expand your handmade wardrobe with attractive layering projects that are both eye-catching and easy to make? Look no further than ” Layers: 19 Knit Projects to Fit, Flatter And Drape” by best-selling author Kristin Omdahl. This stunning collection of garments and accessories is not only figure-flattering and versatile, but it also includes a variety of knitting techniques that you can learn with the help of charts, written instructions, and a massive library of stitch videos.

” Layers: 19 Knit Projects to Fit, Flatter And Drape” feature 19 gorgeous projects that are perfect for creating a stylish and functional wardrobe. The patterns range from cozy sweaters and wraps to elegant shawls and scarves. The projects are designed to be easy to follow, even for those who are new to knitting.

Kristin Omdahl is a best-selling author of dozens of how-to craft books, curator of a beautiful and versatile line of yarns, some of which have been hand-dyed by Kristin herself, and producer of award-winning educational and inspirational videos. Additionally, Kristin lives in southwest Florida and offers a daily video podcast, where you can join her live on the beach.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business. Order “ Layers: 19 Knit Projects to Fit, Flatter And Drape” today and expand your knitting skills and wardrobe with the help of Kristin Omdahl.

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Why Not Knit a Tiny Llama?

I’ve been enjoying knit amigurumi animal patterns lately (see also: this adorable knit pigeon) and of course being a knitter I love llamas.

So when I saw this little llama pattern I knew I had to share it.

The appropriately named Llama patter from Annie Ahn calls for fingering weight yarn, and it uses two colors for the body and three for the little blanket. The pompom can be made to match or in another color. All of these parts take tiny amounts of yarn so you can use whatever scraps you have left over from socks or other projects and change colors whenever you need to.

It might also be fun to use some mohair or other fuzzy or textured yarn on this one to give your llama a different look. In all the project uses between 100 and 150 yards, or 91-137 m, of yarn and the llama comes out about 10 cm/4 inches tall.

The body of the llama is worked in one piece, so this project is suited to intermediate knitters or those who have comfort working in the round and with all those little pieces.

This one is made to be small so you can carry it around with you (it would be super cute on a keychain or as a zipper pull) but I think it would be a lot of fun to knit this in larger yarn, too, to make a bigger llama. You could even make a whole family in different sizes just by using different weights of yarn and corresponding needles.

The details are so cute, from the shaggy hair to its little accessories, but you could make it plain or change it up by knitting a tiny scarf or even working a little fair isle pattern on the legs or body. So many fun possibilities!

The pattern is available on Ravelry in English and Korean.

[Photo: Annie Ahn]

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