Create fluid; fashionable garments youll wear over and over again!Best-selling author Vicki Square returns; this time creating beautiful garments made from comfortable fibers and light yarns. These are more than simply projects to make-they are truly knits to live in.The 23 patterns of Light Layered Knits work in all climates; can be layered and removed at will; and are equally at home in a casual or workplace setting. Working with lightweight yarns in fibers such as silk; linen; cotton; and bamboo; Vicki creates pieces that will appeal to knitters of all ages.These versatile wardrobe staples-shells; fluid tops; draped tunics; light cardigans; wrap sweaters; and more-reflect the way that women dress today. Whats more; most of them are conveniently sized for up to a "46" to "48" bust circumference.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A review about a book about an album...By GoughyI certainly wouldnt qualify as an expert on Captain Beefheart but his music and mythology has intrigued me ever since I can remember knowing of his existence. I had listened to Trout Mask Replica while I was in college but I distinctly recall not enjoying it enough to pursue it or pick it up for my own library until about two years ago when I stumbled onto a slightly tattered used vinyl copy in a record store and bought it for twenty dollars. Ive listened to it regularly ever since; usually weekend afternoons while painting. It does not sound like the revolting noise I had heard when I was twenty anymore but has transformed into a burlesque circus of poetry; art; music and surrealism. Ive heard it can take a while to connect with this album; perhaps the reason I never gave up on it completely; always wondering about it; wanting to like it; maybe even needing to but taking my time to reintroduce myself to it as if it held a special power that one had to earn. Trout Mask Replica is magic that way; a kind of experience that grows inside a person after they first encounter its ceremony. It becomes; to the devout; a puzzle to unravel; an exotic pleasure achieved through patience. Buying into the religion only aids in its glorification; although even without all the kneeling it still swings in a frighteningly curios manner. But then comes a day when you have to ask the gospel singer what it all really means because we all have that undeniable urge to know about the little old man behind the curtain working the levers. So for me; already owning several 33 1/3 books; Kevin Courriers offering in the series was a great embarking point. Courrier begins the book by relating his own memorable introduction to the album; one of which is just haunting enough to give another layer of mystique to the album. I felt satisfied with the brief history Courrier gives to Don Van Vliet although I didnt know much to start with so most of what he had written was as informative as anything written on him. If a reader is beefed up on their Beefheart this might not be a selling point but because Van Vliet was such a polarizing and eccentric man I dont think it would be a detraction either. Courrier documents the recording of the album very effectively; using quotes from participants to achieve a sense of authenticity. Throughout; he also peppers interesting side stories about Van Vliets influences such as Blind Willie Johnson and chronicles his relationship with Frank Zappa who himself gets a welcomed subplot. Overall this 33 1/3 addition is a success and is instantly one of my favorites (I would say top three in the series out of the ones Ive read). I get a sense Courrier is a skilled writer; his direction from beginning to end precise even with the detours of which were always fascinating in their own right. The book never has one of those lags that a lot of the series volumes encounters along the way to dissecting their respective albums and I found myself excited to return to the book. For any fan of this book series I would definitely recommend Trout Mask Replica. To hardcore Beefheart fans; Courrier himself mentions in the beginning; that this will not hold any new revealing information. To novice fans or fans just coming to discover Captain Beefheart this book; like I said; is a quick and fulfilling read. I came away thinking I knew a lot more about one of my newest favorite albums of all time without having to spend months doing research. From its influences to its creators vision; Kevin Courrier covers it all.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. EXCELLENT COMPANION PIECE TO THE ALBUM!By Dos PassosThis is a great exploration of TMR. Although I have a few quibbles with Mr. Courrier on various points; his book is a mini-epic that can stand proudly alongside Beefheart and the Magic Bands tour de force.Courrier creates a nice balance between the geek minutiae of the record and the larger picture (pop music history; Zappas influence; etc). The writer knew he had a challenge ahead of him and he tackles it with honesty and modesty. No hipster posturing at all....very refreshing.This is easily the best 33 1/3 book Ive read so far. My second fave in the series is the one on Neutral Milk Hotels "In the Aeroplane..."; another cult record worth checking out.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating and Insightful HistoryBy wlshirerBefore reading the book; I knew very little about Beefheart other than he was strange and associated with Zappa and that TMR was a difficult album to understand. This book explains all; and explains why TMR is a very important piece of music. I now have an appreciation for TMR that I never would have had if Id not read the book. The book was organized well and the author provided many insights that were intriguing.