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Knitted Jackets: 20 Designs from Classic to Contemporary

Knitted Jackets: 20 Designs from Classic to Contemporary

by Cheryl Oberle (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

    $14.77
Synopsis

Show your personal style with Knitted Jackets, a folk-inspired collection of fun-to-knit and easily wearable designs from designer Cheryl Oberle. These appealing patterns make folk traditions modern and range from extremely simple to moderately involved, are knitter friendly, and are especially flattering to every figure.

Worn to protect, to identify, and to adorn, some type of jacket is currently found in nearly every culture. This collection of eighteen-plus handknitted, modern jacket designs is inspired by textiles and cultures from around the globe. A variety of techniques and clearly written instructions gives knitters an opportunity to showcase and expand their skills. Each section focuses on a particular knitting technique, and each garment is accompanied by a beautiful photo and the history or folk lore that illuminates the culture of origin. Projects include easy step-by-step instructions and color technique illustrations.

Countries represented include Austria, Germany, England, Canada, United States, China, Japan, Peru, Spain, Norway, Faroe Islands, and Ireland with several variations. Techniques include lacemaking, cabling, color work, and more. Knitted Jackets takes the knitter on a world tour to find inspiration for incredibly beautiful creations that can be worn every day.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 144
 Publisher: Interweave Press Inc
Published: 05 Nov 2008
ISBN 10: 1596680261
ISBN 13: 9781596680265

Media Reviews

Jan 2010

Knitted jackets are ideal for a crisp autumn day and the 20 designs in this collection explore a range of styles and techniques. Most of the designs feature a loose, flowing or boxy style which is easy to wear and fantastic for layering over long or short sleeves and is relaxed enough to wear around the house as winter sets in. The designs feature colour and texture without overwhelming the wearer or the yarn, making them really wearable, versatile pieces which will flatter many of your favourite looks. Patterns are written to fit two to four sizes, although as many of the garments have been designed to be loose, they may suit a wider range of sizes than the numbers suggest.

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Author Bio
Cheryl Oberle is a freelance designer and knitting instructor based in Denver, Colorado. She received a BA in philosophy and in psychology from the University of Denver, studied art and architecture at Harvard, and did graduate work at Northwestern University. She designs for magazines and yarn companies and has her own line of self-published designs, hand dyed yarns and kits. When she's not knitting, Cheryl can frequently be found touring the country with her husband, Gary, on their Harley Davidson.