Luxury Knitting
by Linda Morse
Published by Sixth & Spring Books
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Reviewed by Janelle Martin
Subtitled: the Ultimate Guide to Exquisite Yarns Cashmere * Merino * Silk
When knitters enter a yarn store today, they can choose from an endless selection of fibers. Increasingly, some of those choices are high-end, luxury fibers with equally high price tags. Most knitters would relish an opportunity to knit with cashmere, but want the "exactly right" project to warrant the cost.
Luxury Knitting: the Ultimate Guide to Exquisite Yarns Cashmere * Merino * Silk is designed to help knitters over the hurdle of purchasing luxury yarns. This is the culmination of Linda Morse's personal journey searching for the most superb yarns. She chronicles time spent talking to yarn suppliers, testing fibers, reading books about textiles and touring the factories making these exquisite yarns.
More than just a book of patterns, Luxury Knitting explains to knitters just what makes these fibers so special and the characteristics that make them so exceptional. By understanding the yarns, knitters are better able to turn them into exceptional pieces, which will be cherished for years to come, and understand the price tag associated with the fibers. Morse helps knitters understand why one type of cashmere is better than another and which luxury fiber is best suited for the piece you wish to make.
Luxury Knitting is required reading for any knitter wishing to undertake a project with these yarns. While the patterns may not appeal to all, the information contained in this volume is essential. Once a knitter understands the properties of these special fibers, she'll be better able to select the appropriate yarn and pattern for that special project, resulting in an investment piece she'll wear for years to come.
Linda Morse is the owner of String, a high-end knitting boutique found in the heart of New York City's fashion district, which specializes in providing knitters with the most luxurious yarns available.
Armchair Interviews says: Luxury Knitting is Linda Morse's first book.