Not to sound silly, but the shawls in Laura Zukaite's book
called INSPIRED SHAWLS are inspired. They are original
pieces of knitted art. And in INSPIRED SHAWLS we get to see
shawls and shoulder coverings of all shapes, sizes and
designs. From fun and flirty to romantic and elegant.
INSPIRED SHAWLS covers all bases with easy to follow
instructions and diagrams.
Each of the fifteen year round knitted garments in INSPIRED
SHAWLS has something special to say. The use of splashes of
embroidery are just spectacular. And for those a little
intimidated by intarsia, INSPIRED SHAWLS instructions are
made to put even the novice at ease.
My usual mark of an excellent craft book -- knit, crochet,
Tunisian -- is how many garments or items I could see myself
making. In INSPIRED SHAWLS there is not a one that I
wouldn't love to get started on. And of course there are
some absolute favorites that are now on my must do list.
Laura Zukaite has included one of the grandest shawls -- La
Paz. The stitch work is intriguing and the embroidered
edgework is beyond compare. The La Paz Shawl is something
that will keep you knitting far into the night -- it is that
amazing.
Then for the glamor choice -- well that would have to be the
Nazca Shawl. Light and airy with a dynamic border with
veins that travel from bottom to neck.
And finally for fun. How about the Puno Shawl -- a beauty in
garter stitch with two embroidered panels. This would be
just smashing in a variegated yarn with a solid contrasting
color for the panels. Simple, gorgeous, fun and yes elegant.
So if you are looking for ideas for today's how accessory --
the shawl -- fashion and of course all these designs could
be adjusted for a scarf or even an afghan take a peek at
INSPIRED SHAWLS by Laura Zukaite. Yes, they are that
fabulous.
Knitters of all skill levels will rejoice in this colorful collection of 15 original shawl patterns. These stylish, versatile designs will complement any outfit, formal or casual, while offering the warmth and comfort of a cloak. Perfect for any season, the patterns include varying yarn weights and textures that provide the pleasures of year-round knitting. Their unique designs, rendered in bold colors as well as in neutral shades, offer a rich assortment of knitting choices. Author Laura Zukaite was inspired in the creation of these shawls by the vibrant handicraft traditions she observed during her South American travels. Beautiful full-color photographs illustrate the patterns, which feature herringbone and cable stitches, ruffles, stripes, geometrics, and other eye-catching motifs in an array of gorgeous, hand-dyed yarns. The diversity and abundance of designs guarantee that this book is one that knitters will turn to time and time again for an inspiring range of patterns.
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