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sbubbletrouble's review against another edition
3.0
The photography in this book really made it difficult to see the real detail in any of the projects.
onewinternight's review against another edition
4.0
Very lovely and intricate patterns. It actually made me think that knitting a scarf might be interesting. However, many of the patterns also look time consuming, so I don't know when I'll get the chance to try them! The instructions and charts are clear, and there is a very helpful "technique" section in the back. A worthwhile addition to a knitter's library.
jemcam's review against another edition
4.0
This book has beautiful patterns in it - very inspiring, but probably not the best place to start for a new knitter. I love the scarf that uses the feather and fan pattern, and the sleeves+turtleneck pullover amazing. Someday...
aashkevr's review against another edition
4.0
Some really neat scarves and a rather large section for information on creating your own scarf patterns with lots of instructions for grafting, various cast ons, etc. A good range of projects too - some look monstrously complicated (and far outside my ability), some are very complicated but might be something to aspire to, and many are beginner level or close to it. Also, there are crochet and knitting projects, and information on using crochet to border and attach, etc.
What follows is not so much a review as notes to myself about what I might want to make and for whom and why, etc.
I personally like:
Here and There Cables (lots of small interlocking cables. I think they missed an opportunity to call it snakes and ladders)
Forbes Forest (delicate cables with bobbles. looks elegant, but also casual enough for everyday wear)
Interlocking Balloons (neat looking, simpler pattern)
Stripes and Bobbles (quirky and intended to be unisex - but people should wear what they want! clothes don't have gender!)
Color on Color (dream project...)
Shippo "Tail" Scarves (this a strange scarf that uses a very unique type of yarn. I've seen this yarn in stores and never known what to do with it, so finding this was pretty cool)
Garter Stitch Wrap (ok, honestly, I don't like this at all, but I know it will make a great present for my mom who will like it a lot. It's her style)
Midwest Moonlight (simple but oh so cool looking. Probably my favorite "easy" pattern)
Ruffles (mostly here because it teaches you to use short rows to create shape, ie: ruffles)
Blizzard - this looks awesome, but I can't crochet :( It's a nice warm crochet project in bulky though, and would be a great gift... if I could do it.
What follows is not so much a review as notes to myself about what I might want to make and for whom and why, etc.
I personally like:
Here and There Cables (lots of small interlocking cables. I think they missed an opportunity to call it snakes and ladders)
Forbes Forest (delicate cables with bobbles. looks elegant, but also casual enough for everyday wear)
Interlocking Balloons (neat looking, simpler pattern)
Stripes and Bobbles (quirky and intended to be unisex - but people should wear what they want! clothes don't have gender!)
Color on Color (dream project...)
Shippo "Tail" Scarves (this a strange scarf that uses a very unique type of yarn. I've seen this yarn in stores and never known what to do with it, so finding this was pretty cool)
Garter Stitch Wrap (ok, honestly, I don't like this at all, but I know it will make a great present for my mom who will like it a lot. It's her style)
Midwest Moonlight (simple but oh so cool looking. Probably my favorite "easy" pattern)
Ruffles (mostly here because it teaches you to use short rows to create shape, ie: ruffles)
Blizzard - this looks awesome, but I can't crochet :( It's a nice warm crochet project in bulky though, and would be a great gift... if I could do it.
theremightbecupcakes's review against another edition
2.0
Pro: A nice variety of patterns, from traditional to experimental. I plan to eventually make five of these scarves.
Con: Part of almost every large photo of completed scarves is "artistically" fuzzy on the lower half. One photo is even partially obscured by reflections from the window through which it was shot! I prefer clean, crisp, and fully visible photographs in knitting books.
Con: Part of almost every large photo of completed scarves is "artistically" fuzzy on the lower half. One photo is even partially obscured by reflections from the window through which it was shot! I prefer clean, crisp, and fully visible photographs in knitting books.
sookie13's review
2.0
Designs felt very dated. The only pattern I found appealing was the entrelac stole and given that I can find several patterns for something similar on Ravelry, it wasn't worth buying.
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