From Library Journal
This book includes projects designed to appeal to the new Gen-X knitter and uses such currently popular materials as super-chunky wools, ribbon, and metallic yarns. Among the 18 projects are a felted tote bag, a hooded sweatshirt, a ribbed tank top, and chunky hats that should knit up in no time. Inexplicably, the "Knitting Basics" section at the end of the book does not include information on the knit and the purl stitches, so this project book will have to be used in conjunction with a basic how-to-knit instruction book. Recommended for all public libraries patronized by hip knitters. You know who you are.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"Hip to Knit features fashion forward patterns like hippie-chic tote bags and bold, chunky hats." -- Grace magazine
"Far more than just another 'golly, knitting is so cool and trendy' book.... Swartz's loving and honest voice is a pleasure to read." -- Knitter's Review
"Geared to new knitters who want to experience the satisfaction of making something using their new-found skill and their own sense of style." -- Knit It! (a Better Homes and Gardens magazine)
"Geared to young, new knitters . . . who want to experience the satisfaction of making something using their new-found skill and their own sense of style." -- Knit It!, a Better Homes and Gardens magazine
"Here's a book with all the patterns that every new knitter asks for." -- Bust magazine
"Hip to Knit is far more than just another 'golly, knitting is so cool and trendy' book. . . . Swartz's loving and honest voice is a pleasure to read." -- Knitter's Review.com
"Patterns certainly live up to their "hip" classification, but the classic design[s]...can be easily adapted for fickle changes in fashion." -- Woman’s Day Quick and Easy Knitting and Crocheting
"These easy, quick-to-knit projects are perfect for instant-gratification knitting." -- Knitter's Magazine
“A collection of easy patterns with simple instructions, for both knitting newcomers or experienced knitters.” -- American Profile
“[Swartz’s] more basic cap patterns would look at home on the heads of Eminem and Enrique Iglesias.” -- Chicago Sun-Times
"Far more than just another 'golly, knitting is so cool and trendy' book.... Swartz's loving and honest voice is a pleasure to read." -- Knitter's Review
"Geared to new knitters who want to experience the satisfaction of making something using their new-found skill and their own sense of style." -- Knit It! (a Better Homes and Gardens magazine)
"Geared to young, new knitters . . . who want to experience the satisfaction of making something using their new-found skill and their own sense of style." -- Knit It!, a Better Homes and Gardens magazine
"Here's a book with all the patterns that every new knitter asks for." -- Bust magazine
"Hip to Knit is far more than just another 'golly, knitting is so cool and trendy' book. . . . Swartz's loving and honest voice is a pleasure to read." -- Knitter's Review.com
"Patterns certainly live up to their "hip" classification, but the classic design[s]...can be easily adapted for fickle changes in fashion." -- Woman’s Day Quick and Easy Knitting and Crocheting
"These easy, quick-to-knit projects are perfect for instant-gratification knitting." -- Knitter's Magazine
“A collection of easy patterns with simple instructions, for both knitting newcomers or experienced knitters.” -- American Profile
“[Swartz’s] more basic cap patterns would look at home on the heads of Eminem and Enrique Iglesias.” -- Chicago Sun-Times
Book Description
Knitting is no longer just a grandmother's pastime! This extraordinary guide for the newer or younger knitter introduces classic and contemporary patterns that can be completed in a reasonable time, with clear, precise instructions. The creative, hip, and diverse designs include a boyfriend’s sweater, chunky scarf, halter top, color block tote bag, cute mittens, mismatched striped socks, and much more. Each project is rounded out with a mini-lesson that covers such practical skills as fringing and striping, circular knitting, working with double pointed needles, and creating decorative edges and decreases. This collection is the beginner’s single source for getting started and having fun with chic designs that will never go out of style.
About the Author
Judith Swartz is a freelance designer for yarn companies and the author of Dogs in Knits. She lives in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
