November Knits: Inspired Designs for Changing Seasons

As fall is upon us and the colder weather hits, it is knitting season again. This book is filled with inspiring knits for the colder season. I love the variety and lovely patterns in this book. The sizing is for real women, not just those of us who are teeny-tiny.My favorite patterns are the Barnwood Pullover knit with Manos Del Uraguay yarn in a rib stitched pattern with variegated dark gray yarn. The Burdock Cardigan is super lovely. It is knit in a bright green using worsted weight yarn. It can be used to dress up or down - it has that flexibility of use. I also love the Market Jacket in a soft tannish orange, knit with worsted weight yarn with running flowered cables and a collar. The Savannah Cardigan is sweet and light-weight, knit with sportweight yarn and size five needles. It is in a soft blue-gray hue with a low collar. It looks very feminine. The Abilene Cardigan caught my eye. It is knit in a dark gray with worsted weight yarn. There is a pattern near the top, the bottom of the sleeves and the sweater bottom, but most of it is strict stockinette stitch. I'd love to try knitting it, perhaps in a lighter color. I love the Bluebonnet Scarf. It is knit in a variegated rose color from Schaefer yarns, 50% wool and 50% silk, with size six needles. It is stunning, utilizing lace and beads. I have a friend named Elke who would love the Spanish Moss Leg Warmers. They seem to have her name all over them. They are in a light green hue with a lace pattern and are knit with fingering weight yarn.When I get any knitting book I ask myself three questions:Will I knit the patterns?Are the instructions clear?Will the book be a good resource?The answer to all three of these questions is YES. I love this book.

I was so excieted when I got this book I wanted to go out and purchase yarn for half a dozen of the projects in the book! Sweaters, tams, scarfs,socks and hats - all wonderful. And you don't have to be skinny to look great in them. I love the three quarter lenght sweaters that hide my hips, and the short ones that accent my waist. The Fair Isle patterns are beautiful and lend themselves to lots of interpretations. They are easy to knit. And the shaping. Oh, I love the way it shows you to shape a sweater to fit. I wish I was still 21, but even now, knowing how to shape it to my best advantage is wonderful. Great Aran knits, too. Don't let this book get away from you or you will be sorry. I will not leand mine out.

Usually when I check a book out of the library I can tell if it has enough interest for me to add it to my own bookshelf. I have not made any of the designs in this book so far, but there are several that I do want to make. That is how I judge, and I have so many knitting books which makes it difficult to find any with patterns that are not repetition. This book appealed to me personally, with a nice variety.

first found this book in the library and fell in love with the patterns, if i had the time i would probably make all of them! my absolute favorite pattern in here is the cobblestone trench coat. im a hooded sweater snob (extremely picky which is why i actually dont own that many) and i just LOVE the depth and shape of the hood on this sweater. and the fact its worked in worsted weight is even better for me since that seems to be the only weight i have in quantity at any given time

I am thrilled with this book! I want to make so many of the patterns! My Rav queue got much longer when I flipped through this book. There are 21 patterns, about half sweaters & cardigans (& one skirt) and half accessories, so an excellent blend of large & small projects. Some of the patterns are preppy, several are rustic. The patterns tend toward the classic, but very wearable! (For reference I am in my 30s with a girly & slightly preppy style.) I adored almost every single pattern, and that pretty much never happens. I highly recommend this book for intermediate to advanced knitters.

Beautiful book with elegant patterns. I haven't knit anything up from it yet (just received it today), but the patterns look simple enough for a relative newbie to knit. I am not brand new, I have a couple of blanket and a wrap completed..but, I probably start with the leg warmers. :)

Really beautiful patterns! I love in New England where the weather changes may moment to moment and these are some great knits for all types of weather. I haven't started yet but the first thing will definitely be The Burdock Cardigan ( the green one on the cover) but its not am easy decision. These are some great patterns. So glad I bought this book!

I just got this book, and there is a great mix of projects, hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, cute skirt, leg warmers, a shrug, scarf. My favorites that I am planning on knitting for myself are the; Market Jacket, which has just enough cable/lace pattern to add interest to the stockinette. The Savannah Cardigan a delicately elegant sweater, and the McIntosh Boot Socks done in a beautiful rowan felted tweed DK. Other favorites are: The Barnwood Pullover a ribbed turtleneck, and the Cobblestone Trenchcoat is pretty cute too. You will have lots to choose from.

i bought this for one pattern and I have not made it yet but it had several other possible projects in it as well

great

inspirational designs, & yet very practical.The perfect projects for the serious knitter.Highly recommended source of information & inspiration.

Really like the patterns but not so sure I am able to do them. I'm a little apprehensive about trying them.

Dieses Mal haben die Autorinnen nicht nur selbst designed, sondern noch andere bekannte Designerinnen eingeladen: z.B. Cecily Glowik, Melissa LaBarre, Gudrun Johnstone, Carrie Bostick Hoge, etc.Sehr schönes Buch, das geradezu einlädt bei einem schönen Tee das nächste Strickprojekt zu planen!In der Hauptsache sind es Oberteile (und hier Jacken aller Längen und Art) mit den unvermeidlichen, sich in der Menge aber im Rahmen haltenden Acessoires wie Socken (2 x), Mützen, Schals und auch 2 Legwarmer (den Sinn dieser Teile hat sich mir außerhalb von Flashdance ja nie ganz ersclossen, wer keine Gazellenbeine hat sieht darin schnell nach wandelndem Baumstumpf aus, aber egal, nur meine Meinung ; )).Alle Designs sind sehr klar, frisch und dennoch klassisch - und vor allem, sehr, sehr tragbar - an den Modellen kann man lange Freude haben.Etwas Fair Isle bzw. Colourwork, etwas Lochmuster, a bisserl Zopf, etwas Struktur - nie überkandidelt, unterhält und fordert den Stricker ohne gleich in eine Meisterklasse auszuarten.Von Aufmachung und Verständlichkeit her die sehr gute Qualität, die man von Interweave erwartet - von den verwendeten Garnen her bewegt sich alles etwa im Bereich von 3-5 mm.Ursprünglich wollte ich das Buch dennoch zurückgehen lassen weil ich a ) das erste Buch des Autorengespanns, Vintage Knits, habe und ausserdem zuviele ähnlich geartete Mustersammlungen besitze, (z.B, New England Knits, Coastal Knits u.ä.), das Buch also eine Redundanz ist, die ich an sich so nicht brauche. Wer aber noch keines der o.g. Bücher hat oder aber noch keine so umfangreiche Strickbibiothek, dem sei das Buch wärmstens ans Herz gelegt.Und dann habe ich es doch behalten - weil es mir über den oben beschriebenen "strickerischen" Inhalt hinaus in seiner unprätensiösen Art und warmen Ausstrahlung ans Herz gewachsen ist.Absolute Kaufempfehlung! -