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Book Review – Knit Wear Love

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Knit Wear Love giveawayThe winner is Carmen.

I really thought I had done a giveaway of Amy Herzog’s Knit Wear Love before, but here it is in my pile of books, so here it is for you.

Knit, Wear Love does have sweater patterns, 24 of them, in fact, but it’s as much about empowering knitters to find out what works for their body and their style and to adjust patterns accordingly as it is a pattern book.

The book explores different styles such as casual, vintage, sporty, bohemian, modern, romantic, classic and avant-garde, discussing the sorts of fibers, fabrics and colors people who enjoy that kind of style might like, as well as iconic sweater designs that fit that theme (like crewneck pullovers for classic style). It then looks at all the different things that go into a sweater looking good on you, how to make sweaters you own and how to put them together so they look great.

Then the patterns are shown with a bunch of different options built in. For example, the pullover is shown in classic, modern and romantic styles, all with different necklines and stitch patterns. The patterns offer 12 sizes and three weights of yarn so they’re super customizable within the variations.

In addition to the pullover, there’s also a cardigan, vest, cowl-neck, tunic, wrap, tank and bolero. You could use these patterns as a jumping off point for a great variety of sweaters for a great variety of women.

If you’d like a chance to win this book, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, April 10. If you’ve knit sweaters before, I’d love to know what your favorite one is that you’ve made (here’s mine). And if you haven’t, what would your dream sweater look like?

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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Comments

  1. I’d love to win this book! I do knit some sweaters. I’d love to knit one in a rich red colour or jewel tones, a cardigan with some cables

  2. I too would love to win this book. My favourite knit is an Aran sweater, or something with cable.

  3. I knit – but almost always knit one-size-fits-all items like throw pillows or blankets.

  4. I would love to win this book, I love to knit and have knitted various types of garments but would love to know how to make the fit better

  5. I love to knit, but for my size a sweater is a big time/money commitment so I would like to know any tricks to ensure that I’m going to like how it looks on my body!

  6. I’ve knitted accessories only to date, & would love to be to widen my knowledge on how best to fity bossy shape before investing in a sweater’s worth of f yarn.

  7. I’ve been working on the Starsky sweater from Knitty for years. I love it, but really need to finish!

  8. I love making sweaters, because I’m always cold, so I’ve made all different styles. So far, my favorite one that I’ve made is a feather and fan pullover that I tweaked a bit, because I didn’t like a couple of things about the pattern. I love making all styles, and am looking forward to going through this book, and getting some fresh ideas. Thank you so much for the great giveaway!!

  9. I love to knit just about anything. The last sweater I made was a cardigan with pockets and a tie. I designed it myself. I would love this book. Thanks for offering it.

  10. I think my favorite sweater is the one I just finished last week, a cranberry red version of dark and stormy made out of some really deep stash (Boston wool bought around the turn of the century).

  11. I’ve played around the sweater idea. I’ve knit a slouch and the Einstein Jacket (which is brilliant and well-fitting) because seaming and I haven’t been the best of friends thus far.

  13. Ive never knit a sweater before. But I like all kinds of sweaters…chunky, cozy, cardigans, pullover, oversized, lacy…
    This book looks perfect.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

  14. I tried to knit a sweater but assembled it wrong so it’s too uncomfortable to wear.

  15. I actually only made myself one sweater. ive probably made 200 baby sweaters, but I’d love to make more for me. Perhaps this book would inspire me to start.

  17. I’d love to win this! I really want to knit a sweater but am intimidated. Sounds like this would be a great go to!!

  19. I just bought her first book and love it! My knitting goal is to learn to gut myself and go make a garment that will stand out in terms of fit and design ??????

  21. I have never knitted a sweater. i think I want to but with super bulky yarn to make it go faster since i am a beginner.

  22. Looks like a great book. I havent made a full sweater but a sleeveless sweater that I like which was the popular Shalom cardigan on ravelry

  23. I have never knit any clothing besides the basic scarf and hat. I would love to learn how to knit a sweater! If I could create a favorite it would be a long swing vest!

  24. Great book! I have knit sweaters & pullovers before, but as baby gifts for my grandkids & nephew, not one for me yet.

  25. I think this would be a very good book as knitting now is a big investment to get wrong.

  30. I’ve yet to knit a sweater. I’ve knit clothing for my grandkids and items for the home. I would love to knit a cardigan.

  31. I have made a few sweaters. One of my favorites was from a kit for my nephew. He then handed it down to his sister who I am sure has handed it down to her younger brother. It is for a toddler.

  32. My favorite is Patons “Must Have Cardigan” – I’ve made it in multiple colors with fancy buttons and added pockets. It’s a good fitting sweater and well written pattern.
    I’ve really want this book and don’t know why I haven’t purchased it yet… Maybe waiting to win it?

  33. I’ve made a baby sweater before. I want to try adult size, but I haven’t had a chance yet!

  35. My favorite sweater pattern is an old one for a classic cabled cardigan in fingering weight yarn by Phildar. I knit my first one in 1978, replaced it around 1999, and have yarn waiting to make a new one.

  37. I currently knitting a pair of slippers. I have to knit my son a Wesley Sweater and I am scared to death! I need the challenge. So I really need this book.

  40. I prefer knitting cardigans so I can take them on and off easily. My favourite is a red and pink faux Fair isle one, where the yarn did all the hard work!

  41. I’d love to have this book. As a plus size knitter I’m so intimidated to make a sweater because it might not fit.

  43. I am learning how to knit. Started with scarfs, hats, fingerless gloves, to shawls. If the patterns are easy enough I will make a nice sweater but if they prove to be a bit challenging, that’s ok too. I will then be seeking the help of my knitting mentor and friend, have a glass of wine, chat and giggle while figuring out the next steps on my new projects.

  44. I haven’t yet been brave enough to knit a sweater. I would like one that is tunic length, with tastefully embellished sleeves and lots of positive ease.

  47. It has been way too long since I knit a sweater. I would love to knit a great fitting cardigan.

  48. April 10th (my Birthday!) a perfect day to start a new project from a great book!

  49. I’m a fan of Isabell Kraemer. I find her patterns really beautiful, wearable and well-fitting. And I always love a contiguous, seamless sweater! So my favorite, so far, is a Westbourne that I made some time ago. It was really a pleasure, and now I would like to try another pattern called Reagan.
    asteride on Ravelry

  50. Would love to knit a sweater for myself. Have only made baby/child sized (mostly top-down raglan) recently. Love many of Amy Herzog’s designs.

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.