Chunky Knits

by Jane Crowfoot and Carolyn Clewer

Book Overview

Adapted from the runways of Europe, Chunky Knits' projects help readers create stylish, up-to-the-minute fashions with surprisingly easy-to-master stitches. Author Carolyn Clewer has incorporated... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581804466
• ISBN13: 9781581804461
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Northlight
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Plain patterns, but easy to knit & modify

When I first bought this book I was a little bit disappointed, but then I realized that the simple patterns were extremely easy to modify and add your own flair, unlike more complicated patterns. I added a braided cable to the last sweater in the book, and it turned out beautifully. With this book I've been able to knit an entire sweater in a weekend, and to me that's worth having it!

Not bad

I have made a Finished Object (FO) form this book, and find it useful and well-written. Of course some of the yarn used has been discontinued, but oh well. As for the person who said the pattern for the pink sweater onthe front isn't in the book, have you checked out page 48 for project 4: the "Ladies' Turtleneck Raglan " or not? I'm not a new beginner, but I've not been knitting for years either. I found the book to be easy to follow and I like the patterns. My mom does too. It's probably a worthwhile investment as far as knitting books go.

Featuring thick rolls of yarn and a flair for creativity

Chunky Knits by knitting expert Carolyn Clewer presents the "do-it-yourself" needlecraft enthusiast with fourteen quick and simple knitting projects that anyone can use to create wool sweaters, pull-overs and turtlenecks. Featuring thick rolls of yarn and a flair for creativity as well as practicality, Chunky Knits is enhanced throughout with full color photography and extremely detailed, step-by-step instructions ideal for knitters of all skill and experience levels. Chunky Knits an excellent and highly commended resource and reference for anyone looking to create their own homemade, hand-crafted, practical, and esthetically impressive needlecraft treasures.

Chunky and simple

It's usually a good idea to never judge a book by its cover, but in this case the cover gives you a pretty good hint of what's inside. Mostly plain chunky designs, with a little modern flair, the sweaters are probably better suited for the younger (and slimmer) crowd. There is some variety in the patterns - a bag, a hat, a cute child's poncho, and a sequined shawl. The sweaters also have some variety among them, besides the basic stockinette pullover you also get some cabling, some fair isle, argyle, and even a really cute beaded turtleneck. There isn't anything mind-blowing here for an experienced knitter who has done all those techniques before, but a beginner will find here decent explanations and lots of pictures of each technique, plus a fun project in which to apply it. Definitely worth a look.