SimpleChic: Designer Knits, SuperQuick!

by Jil Eaton

Overview

From the popular designer Jil Eaton comes this delectable collection of easy-to-make and stylish knitwear. Designs feature a quirky but fashionable style, with patterns for children, teens, and adults. Popular projects, such as the cashmere crème sweater, elf cap, and rainy-day pullover for dogs, are accompanied by step-by-step instructions that are ideal for beginners and those wanting to further develop their knitting skills. Sketches and color photographs in outdoor and in-studio locations brighten every page and help knitters visualize the final product. Photos, yarn suggestions, and gauge instructions are offered for every design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780972121811
Publisher:	Breckling Press
Publication date:	09/01/2003
Series:	Minnowknits Books
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.73(d)
Age Range:	3 Months

About the Author

Jil Eaton publishes annual pattern collections and designs for Vogue Knitting International. She is the author of Big Fish Little Fish, Minnies, and Minnowknits. She lives in Portland, Maine.

Table of Contents

	A Word from Jil	vii
	Let's Knit!	1
	Knit One, Purl One, Magnifique!	25
	Rainy Days and Mondays: Rain-proof hats, sox, and more to chase the clouds away	35
	Tippet	36
	Weekend Pullover	40
	Daisy Hat	46
	Bow Cardi	52
	Italiano	56
	Oh So Chic: For the fashion set	59
	Capri Cable	60
	Chic Chapeau & Mitts	64
	Bohemian Wrap-City	70
	Demi Deux	74
	Cashmere Creme	78
	Babes & Pups: Gems for teens and tots--and puppy too!	83
	Clog Sox	84
	Oh Baby!	90
	Pop Top	94
	Doggie Mac	98
	Tree Topper	102
	Snow, Snow, Snow: Cold weather charmers in a wintry mix of dash and style	107
	Stuffie Mitts	108
	Ski Chamonix	114
	Snow Bandeau	118
	Elf Cap	122
	Noel Noel	126
	Hats Off!	132
	Shopping Notes	142
	Must-Have Books	145
	Abbreviations & Explanations	147
	Needle Conversions	149
	Index	150

Editorial Reviews

Eaton (MinnowKnits) is a prolific knitwear designer known for her children's garment designs and for those little extra touches and embellishments that make a project shine. In Eaton's fifth book of knitwear designs, she branches out from her customary children's knitwear patterns to create an eclectic collection of mostly small projects for children, teens, and adults. This book includes step-by-step directions for knitting 20 different designs, most with bulky yarns that make the projects truly "super quick." Among the designs are a felted pillbox hat adorned with felt appliqu s, buttons, and an i-cord border and a smashing cashmere funnel-neck sweater with set-in sleeves. Eaton believes that "many very simple garments are made extraordinary with small, interesting details," and this book bears her out. The only drawback is the narrow range of sizes included for some of the sweaters. Recommended for public library knitting collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

"Knit in a riot of color with never-expected details, Eaton offers a lively and sophisticated array of projects for tots, teens, and adults. . . . Another winner!" —Trisha Malcolm, editor in chief, Vogue Knitting International



"Jil Eaton is a master at melding quick and easy knitting with chic and whimsical styling. The upbeat designs in SimpleChic affirm just how fun and fast knitting can be." —Melanie Falick, author, Knitting in America

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