This collection of 31 elegant and ingenious scarf designs tap the expertise of more than 25 knitwear designers who offer new ways to think about this most basic of garments. Designs by Kathryn Alexander; Debbie Bliss; Nancy Bush; Lily Chin; Nicky Epstein; Sasha Kagan; Sally Melville; and Kristin Nicholas are included; representing a varied exploration of techniques that provide innovative ways to think about knitting and crochet. Sections on knitting and crochet basics; making a scarf without a pattern; and a designers notebook with templates for basic scarves and suggestions for design variations are provided.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Awesome book for beginners and upBy CustomerThis books goes over *everything* you need to know about if you want to start sewing pretty clothes! Its awesome because it goes through all the techniques; how to read a pattern; what you need to start out with and what you need during construction of a garment. She goes over how to choose fabric; how to determine your size; how to sew buttons; zippers; and seams; darts; gathering; tucks; shirring; waistbands pockets; collars; sleeves; hems; and the finishing of a garment. I think this is a great book for a beginner; and an awesome book to have in your collection as a Go-To; when you need a little refresher. It has a TON of pictures plus well written instruction; so its easy to understand. I would definitely recommend this book to any beginner to start with and keep as a reference book. There are a lot of great reference books; but sometimes they are big and bulky; but this one is the right size to slip in a tote bag for when you are sewing on the go. In case you didnt know; the author: Christine Haynes; has some of *the best* dress patterns out there for women!! I love her patterns; and thats why I bought her book; and I was definitely NOT disappointed! I think its so important to support Indie pattern makers. They work SO HARD to bring awesome patterns that are easy to understand with awesome graphics. They really care about what they are producing; and Christine definitely has made some beautiful dress patterns that I am in love with; instead of recycling mass produced patterns every season. This are a few of many reasons why its important to support awesome people like Christine Haynes. Go check out her website now; and get the cutest dress you will ever make!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Best Investment Since My MachineBy Johannah BergerI have been sewing off and on since middle school. I never took any sewing lessons growing up and always just figured out how to make things work. I have been doing more things than I should admit in a more time consuming and frustrating way for several years now. I have been using this book to help make longer lasting; more professional looking clothes for myself and sometimes even my family.Christine does a wonderful job walking through every step of the process with pictures that are not only helpful but beautiful. When I get a new pattern I like to read through it with my copy of this book to make sure I am on the same page. I highly suggest this book for anyone just starting out with clothing construction or anyone like me that would like to have a more polished finished product.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful Sewing Book for All Skill LevelsBy Burke B. GoodsonIf you are a visual learner; this is the sewing book for you. There is a large section for beginners; which I am not; but the rest was so helpful; even to someone whos made her share of garments. The photos are clear and really dont need the instructional text; but the text is clear and helpful as well. I appreciate the energy that went into clearly photographing and explaining each step. Wonderful book for all skill levels!