Color Style: Innovative to Traditional 17 Inspired Designs to Knit

by Pam Allen

From simple stripes to intricate Fair Isle patterns, this resource provides a solid foundation and numerous examples of the best ways to bring knits to life. Full of gorgeous patterns and clear instructions, 15 top knitwear designers--including Veronik Avery, Mags Kandis, Deborah Newton, Kristin Nicholas, and Shirley Paden --provide inspiration and practical projects for the beginning and experienced knitter alike. From an easy-to-knit pullover that alternates narrow stripes of solid and variegated yarns to a multicolored Fair Isle cardigan worked with steeks, this guidebook is filled with projects that take advantage of the countless ways in which knits can be enriched with color.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Tonileg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great sweater book with different styles of sweaters/cardigans with lots of color play and decoration. I love the circular needle pattern, Striped raglan by Cecily Glower is my favorite simple pattern that I've already done three different times using Aran Manos del Uruguay and Cascade 200 yarn which turned out great. I added extra long sleeves and thumb holes to make pseudo-gloves for my daughter's version of this sweater and it looks awesome!

Gee's Bend pullover
Holi Mitts - open fingered mittens which are perfect for holiday gifts
Mohair Fair Isle
Faux-embroidery yoke sweater
Honeycomb Turtleneck
Bohus-style Knee-highs
Harvest Cardigan
Hooded scarf
Funky fair isle bag
Mosaic yoke jacket
Cunningsburgh star jacket
Retro Andean pullover
Argyle Vest
Floral pillow
Striped Raglan
Fun Flowers Mittens

144 pages and Published by Interveave and bought used $10.00
4 stars

[Kristine]

This was one of the 'Style' books I hadn't yet read. The bohus knee socks have nice increasing. The suble colors on the Harvest Cardigan appeal to me a lot.

[Heywu · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like working with color, this book as some interesting ideas but the designs are more traditional than innovative. I was not inspired to que up any of the designs on my ravelry account.