Irresistible Knits: Sweaters for Men, Women, and Teens
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Book Description
Find a perfect fit for you, your partner, and your teens in this collection of classic to contemporary sweaters for adults and teenagers! Choose from more than 25 seasonal patterns in an array of beautiful colors and styles that suit the size range--and the fashion sense--of your family.
Easy to advanced projects spotlight a rainbow of colors, a range of stitches, and a variety of designs that take you through autumn, winter, and spring. From a chic cropped sweater for girls that transforms into a long, tailored version for women to beautiful Nordic-style pullovers for both men and boys, you'll find all the inspiration you need to showcase individual style.
· More than 25 gorgeous projects feature complementary--but not identical--designs for men, women, and teenagers, with teen patterns given in hard-to-find sizes
· Choose from boldly styled sweaters for teens, plus richly textured cables, delicate floral patterns, and colorful intarsia knits in traditional shapes for adults
· Teen patterns focus on fresh colors, fitted shapes, and simplified knitting techniques that will inspire young adults who want to learn how to knit
Let this unique blend of classic-to-contemporary designs inspire you to pick up your needles and make a special sweater for yourself and your family!
About the Author
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
For Irresistible Knits, Kirsten Cowan has drawn from a lifelong love of the needle arts and fifteen years of experience as a knitwear and fashion designer. She designs a line of hand-knits under her own name, and her work is often featured in Vogue Knitting, Family Circle Easy Knitting, and other national magazines. Each season she is commissioned to create hand-knitting designs for many major yarn companies. Her career also includes a stint as chief designer at Canada's largest ready-to-wear fashion knitwear manufacturer.
An experienced educator and speaker, Kirsten teaches knitwear design at Ryerson Polytechnic University's School of Fashion. She has been invited to lecture and show her work at many knitting guilds and workshops. In Irresistible Knits, Kirsten shares her unique ability, in the words of one of her customers, to "push traditional to exquisite."
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