Refined Knits: Sophisticated Lace, Cable, and Aran Lace Knitwear

by Jennifer Wood

Overview

Elegance at the tip of your needles!

Cables and lace are special enough by themselves, but there is something graceful, even magical, about combining the two. Refined Knits concentrates on these two techniques, along with incredibly unique Aran Lace which combines the two, and the results are sure to impress.

   • Enduring Cables: discover cable-work with interesting structure in its details
   • Graceful Lace: explore the delicate sophistication of open-work
   • Elegant Aran Lace: combine lace and cables in unexpected and stunning ways
Knitwear designer Jennifer guides you through knitting these timeless, classic techniques, resulting in finished garments and accessories with a decidedly modern feel you'll treasure for years to come.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632500687
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/09/2016
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	656,474
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Jennifer Wood's designs unite classic and modern styling with beautifully detailed patterns for a contemporary romantic feel. Discover more of her work at WoodHouseKnits.com.

Editorial Reviews

"The patterns are comprehensive, including written and charted instructions, schematics, and notes on construction as needed. Many of the accessories will find an audience with confident beginners." —Library Journal

"This book's beauty made me gasp... Jennifer's garments frame the face, flatter the torso, and add an elegant note to the wardrobe." —Knitting Daily

"Treat yourself to sumptuous cable and lace patterns and create something that will be cherished for generations to come. Each timeless pattern is a beautiful combination of a variety of skills paired with delicious yarns to make your knitting even more enjoyable. This is also a great chance to learn new stitches and perfect your chart reading." —Let's Knit

"Wood ... transformed herself into a designer with a distinct vision.... Ada ... looks both fresh and mid-century ... Idril evok[es] Eleanor of Aquitaine ... and Camelia ... is just right for today's workplace.... This collection and designer represent a terrific excuse to brush up those chart-reading skills." —Vogue Knitting

From the Publisher

05/15/2016
In her first book, Wood, who has published numerous designs through her pattern company Wood House Knits, presents 18 new designs incorporating cables and lace. The book is divided into three sections: the first focuses on cable knitting, the second on lace knitting, and the third on cables and lace combined. The aesthetic is classic but not stuffy, and Wood features all-over cables or lace, such as the Willa cardigan, which opens the collection, as well as designs in which the cables and lace serve as an eye-catching detail, as seen in the Corinne pullover, which illustrates an oval lace motif leading into a cable. The patterns are comprehensive, including written and charted instructions, schematics, and notes on construction as needed. Designs are written for bust sizes up to 47" (a U.S. size 20–22), with several sized up to a 54" bust. The only oddity is that Wood's instructions for cabling without a cable needle—a handy skill when knitting sweaters with intricate or all-over cabling—appear before the final pattern in the book rather than at the beginning. VERDICT Combining the intricacy of Alice Starmore's legendary Aran sweaters with Joan McGowan-Michael's feminine, fitted style, Wood's garment designs are best suited to experienced knitters. However, many of the accessories will find an audience with confident beginners.

Library Journal