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by Ann Budd (Author)
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Use this book not so much for hand knitting, but as inspiration for giving a modern look to classics. The 19 designs have interesting details, good colour combinations and silhouettes. The idea is to take a break from knitting fussy garments with complicated techniques, but almost all of the designs can be adapted for machine knitting. Projects range from pullovers, cardigans, vests, skirts and wraps - all using simple design for maximum impact. Use innovative edgings, a well-placed band of colour or texture, an unexpected yarn, or creative construction that minimizes seams or maximises personal fit. Simple Style is packed with clever design ideas. All a knitter needs is a basic understanding of knitting techniques.-Machine Knitting Monthly

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"A lovely book with 19 patterns that prove that easy knitting doesn't have to be boring or produce boring-looking garments. These patterns focus on small design elements that make a big impact"  —About.com Guide to Knitting



"The nineteen projects . . . base their design interest on simple shapes and basic knitting patterns, ribs, garter stitch, and stockinette, used in ingenious and pleasing ways."  —Pam Allen, creative director, Classic Elite Yarns


"How do you combine interesting stitching with minimum fuss—those seemingly dichotomous demands of today's serious knitters? The still-strong Style series offers up 19 answers to that question."  —Yarn Market News


"5 out of 5 stars. This book encourages you to take a break from the fussy, complicated garments and create something simple yet elegant."  —Knitting News



"Full of designs that you can pull on almost as soon as you finish the knitting! Each designer focuses on giving you a great-looking sweater with a minimal amount of fuss." —Knitty.com



"A successful book, one that definitely hits my criteria for a good pattern book."  —KnittingScholar.com


"The 19 designs have interesting details, good color combinations and silhouettes . . . Packed with clever design ideas.  —Machine Knitting Monthly



"Impressive as complex designs can be, it takes a really skilled designer to use basic knitting techniques to their fullest advantage."  —Cast-On.com

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3.0 out of 5 stars Simple techniques yes, traditional design maybe not so much..., Aug 8 2009
By Hayley Cann (Québec, Canada) - See all my reviews
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Pay attention to the sub-title: 19 innovative to tradtional designs with simple knitting techniques.

Innovation is what the book is about, innovation in using the simple techniques that is. The emphasis is on creating shaping with very little fuss. And that in itself is a wonderful idea.

What my problem is with this book is that 1) I thought I was buying a book of simple designs. As in "basics". A few patterns might qualify, but most of them won't make it long past the current knitting craze. 2) I (and you should realize this is a highly personal point) didn't really like the designs. Had all of these been sheet patterns I probably wouldn't have bought any of them.

Still, the design on the cover is the ugliest of them, so do judge the book by the cover, only in a positive way.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Simple Style Really Is, Aug 8 2009
By Snow Queen "Loonatic" (Michigan, United States) - See all my reviews
Simple Style: 19 Innovative to Traditional Designs with Simple Knitting Techniques Good, simple, with clean lines, these items to knit look like fun. Photography is good also. The directions are easy to follow and the items look good. I haven't had the opportunity to knit any up yet but anticipate starting soon.
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