Knit Wear Love
By Amy Herzog
In this follow-up to Knit to Flatter, author Amy Herzog is back with more real-talk for knitters. In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that not only works for our inherent shape, but also suits our size and style—all with the skill of a top-notch teacher and designer and the honesty and humor of a BFF. Known for her uncanny ability to simplify what might initially seem complex, Herzog masterminded for Knit Wear Love an easy mix-and-match pattern system that allows us to choose among the eight key sweater forms (pullover, cardigan, vest, cowl, tunic, wrap, tank, and bolero/shrug); eight fashion styles (modern, classic, romantic, sporty, bohemian, avant-garde, vintage, and casual); a trove of customization details; ten sizes; and three gauges of yarn.
Knit Wear Love is to sweaters what Knit to Flatter was to bodies: A comprehensive, clear-talk guide toward getting a garment you want to wear.
And in this case, “want to wear” means that everything about that sweater fits seamlessly into your own life and your own wardrobe. Herzog helps guide you toward choices that will make you happy in terms of
- fibres and fabrics
- fashion styles
- size and modifications
- detailing and stitch patterning
All in the context of an easy mix-and-match system to the sweaters. The book is broken out into 8 common sweater “silhouettes”. For each, she wrote a “meta pattern” that allows you to choose your own adventure toward whatever mix of gauge, style, and two customization options you’d like. All options work well together – which means there are at least 72 different sweater patterns depending on how you slice things!
About the Author
Amy Herzog is the author of Knit Wear Love and The Ultimate Sweater Book and the creator of the CustomFit sweater pattern generator. She teaches courses on Craftsy.com and in yarn shops countrywide, and her sweater designs have been featured in Rowan, Knitscene, Interweave Knits, Twist Collective, and more.
ISBN: 9781617691393
