Glamour Knits
by Erica Knight
Published by Potter Craft
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Reviewed by Janelle Martin
Subtitled: 15 sensuous designs to knit and keep forever
Erika Knight is an internationally renowned knitwear designer, fashion consultant and author. Known for taking traditional designs and adding a twist, Knight keeps her designs simple, chic and contemporary.
Classic Knits and Glamour Knits: 15 sensuous designs to knit and keep forever are Knight's newest offerings from Potter Craft. Each book features her trademark designs in sumptuous yarns, with sweaters in sizes 32" to 42". Knight assumes basic knitting knowledge, providing only interpretations for the abbreviations used in the patterns.
Classic Knits contains pieces sure to become favorites: a mock turtleneck, a traditional v-neck, an off-the-shoulder sweater that pays homage to Bridget Bardot and a tailored Coco Chanel-style jacket. Each of these can be knit in luxurious fibers as investment pieces, certain to last for years. As well as sweaters, Knight includes a messenger bag, a basic knee sock and gloves.
Glamour Knits contains sweaters inspired by legendary Hollywood sirens: a fine-knit lace tee-shirt in mohair, a menswear-style cabled vest, elbow-length gloves, and an off-the-shoulder sweater whose cables are enhanced with sequins. Knight has added beading, appliqued lace, ribbons and embroidery to create unique pieces guaranteed to make any knitter feel she's walking the red carpet.
The major drawback with these designs is the sizing. Knight has provided wonderful foundation pieces; however, many knitters would have to undertake major adjustments to these sweaters in order to wear them.
Armchair Interviews says: Designs with a twist.