Knitting In the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather
by Kristi Porter
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Author: Kristi PorterEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-11
ISBN: 0470416661
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: Nice, innovative patterns for warm weather
Summary: 4 Stars
Yes, I am shallow. Many times, I judge a book by its cover. And I love the cover of this one. It makes me want to make the shawl featured on the cover. So far so good!
Billed as "The first-ever knitting book to offer projects exclusively for warm weather," Knitting in the Sun is divided into categories such as tanks, wraps, bags, and more and features 32 projects for warm weather.
There are several beautiful projects in the book I want to make, which means a thumbs up from me. I especially like and want to knit Santorini, Coronado, and Anacapa (the cover shawl).
While the book includes traditional warm weather fibers like cotton and linen, it also features patterns using the best of newer natural offerings like yarns made of or blended with hemp, bamboo, and soysilk. More than 80 full-color photos showcase these knit projects.
By only real quibble with the book is that there are many patterns that could have been written for circular knitting and few, if any seams that instead are written so each piece is knitting separately and seamed together. I hate sewing together knitting so would jiggle the projects as much as possible so I could knit in the round. This caveat aside, I still recommend Knitting in the Sun.
Summary of Knitting In the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather
Bulky sweaters be gone!Knitting in the Sun gives you more than 30 projects designed exclusively to knit and wear in warm weather. You'll find patterns to keep your needles clicking whether you're lounging by the pool or taking a break at the beach:
- 5 sleeveless tops
- 4 short-sleeved tops
- 4 lightweight long-sleeved tops
- 6 summer-weight cardigans
- 2 skirts, a sleep set, and a wearable bathing suit
- 9 accessories ranging from a beach hat to a cotton wrap to a beach chair
Whether you're new to knitting or a seasoned stitcher, you'll find fresh patterns and compelling designs to create gorgeous lightweight pieces that will make a splash on sunny days.
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