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French Girl Knits : Innovative Techniques, Romantic Details and Feminine Designs by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherInterweave Press, LLC
ISBN-101596680695
ISBN-139781596680692
eBay Product ID (ePID)66834283
Product Key Features
Book TitleFrenchgirl Knits : Innovative Techniques, Romantic Details and Feminine Designs
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeedlework / Knitting
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorKristeen Griffin-Grimes
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2008-020564
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"5 out of 5 stars. I really love the designs in this book. All the designs have great body shaping, many with curve-friendly waist shaping and/or empire style waists." -- Knitting News "A lovely book full of great patterns for women who love romantic knits as well as those who like more of an edge. The book is a great way to learn seamless techniques." -- About.com Guide to Knitting "So captivating, so conducive to wistful longing that my eyes well up at the thought of it...it's a feast even if you never knit a thing from it, so why deny yourself the pleasure?" -- Twist Collective "Oh la la! This singular collection drips with je ne sais quoi, its 18 body-conscious pieces revealing both rustic and dans-les-rues influences of French fashion." -- Yarn Market News "Everything that you'd expect from a knitting book inspired by 'an appreciation of the small, lovely moments in life' that is apparent in the lives of the French. There is beautiful, lush, knitterly photography--closeups of unusual knitting stitches and details, along with vintage inspired interiors and stunning scenery." -- YARN: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More "Gorgeous patterns." -- Blogcritics.org "This is an amazing book to add to your knitting library especially if you love cute little sexy sweaters. There are also a few in here that I would consider great first-time sweaters." -- Knitty.com "First Reaction: Ooh la la...Classic shapes, but with extra design elements, like lace gussets, or ribbing to provide shape; an unexpected cable, creative closures, or knit-in color work to accent an edge." -- KnittingScholar.com, "5 out of 5 stars. I really love the designs in this book. All the designs have great body shaping, many with curve-friendly waist shaping and/or empire style waists." -Knitting News, "5 out of 5 stars. I really love the designs in this book. All the designs have great body shaping, many with curve-friendly waist shaping and/or empire style waists." - Knitting News "A lovely book full of great patterns for women who love romantic knits as well as those who like more of an edge. The book is a great way to learn seamless techniques." - About.com Guide to Knitting "So captivating, so conducive to wistful longing that my eyes well up at the thought of it...it's a feast even if you never knit a thing from it, so why deny yourself the pleasure?" - Twist Collective "Oh la la! This singular collection drips with je ne sais quoi, its 18 body-conscious pieces revealing both rustic and dans-les-rues influences of French fashion." - Yarn Market News "Everything that you'd expect from a knitting book inspired by 'an appreciation of the small, lovely moments in life' that is apparent in the lives of the French. There is beautiful, lush, knitterly photography--closeups of unusual knitting stitches and details, along with vintage inspired interiors and stunning scenery." - YARN: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More "Gorgeous patterns." - Blogcritics.org "This is an amazing book to add to your knitting library especially if you love cute little sexy sweaters. There are also a few in here that I would consider great first-time sweaters." - Knitty.com "First Reaction: Ooh la la...Classic shapes, but with extra design elements, like lace gussets, or ribbing to provide shape; an unexpected cable, creative closures, or knit-in color work to accent an edge." - KnittingScholar.com, "So captivating, so conducive to wistful longing that my eyes well up at the thought of it . . . it's a feast even if you never knit a thing from it, so why deny yourself the pleasure?" -Twist Collective, "5 out of 5 stars. I really love the designs in this book. All the designs have great body shaping, many with curve-friendly waist shaping and/or empire style waists." — Knitting News "A lovely book full of great patterns for women who love romantic knits as well as those who like more of an edge. The book is a great way to learn seamless techniques." — About.com Guide to Knitting "So captivating, so conducive to wistful longing that my eyes well up at the thought of it...it's a feast even if you never knit a thing from it, so why deny yourself the pleasure?" — Twist Collective "Oh la la! This singular collection drips with je ne sais quoi, its 18 body-conscious pieces revealing both rustic and dans-les-rues influences of French fashion." — Yarn Market News "Everything that you'd expect from a knitting book inspired by 'an appreciation of the small, lovely moments in life' that is apparent in the lives of the French. There is beautiful, lush, knitterly photography—closeups of unusual knitting stitches and details, along with vintage inspired interiors and stunning scenery." — YARN: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More "Gorgeous patterns." — Blogcritics.org "This is an amazing book to add to your knitting library especially if you love cute little sexy sweaters. There are also a few in here that I would consider great first-time sweaters." — Knitty.com "First Reaction: Ooh la la...Classic shapes, but with extra design elements, like lace gussets, or ribbing to provide shape; an unexpected cable, creative closures, or knit-in color work to accent an edge." — KnittingScholar.com, "Everything that you'd expect from a knitting book inspired by 'an appreciation of the small, lovely moments in life' that is apparent in the lives of the French. There is beautiful, lush, knitterly photography-closeups of unusual knitting stitches and details, along with vintage inspired interiors and stunning scenery." -YARN: The Australian Magazine for Knitting and More, "A lovely book full of great patterns for women who love romantic knits as well as those who like more of an edge. The book is a great way to learn seamless techniques." -About.com Guide to Knitting, "Oh la la! This singular collection drips with je ne sais quoi, its 18 body-conscious pieces revealing both rustic and dans-les-rues influences of French fashion." -Yarn Market News, "First Reaction: Ooh la la . . . Classic shapes, but with extra design elements, like lace gussets, or ribbing to provide shape; an unexpected cable, creative closures, or knit-in color work to accent an edge." -KnittingScholar.com, "This is an amazing book to add to your knitting library especially if you love cute little sexy sweaters. There are also a few in here that I would consider great first-time sweaters." -Knitty.com
Dewey Decimal746.43/2041
Table Of ContentBonjour from French GirlLa Boutique Parisienne: Romantic and vintage inspiredSatine floaty tunic tankSophia cable-edged cardiganOverview: Side-to-Side Seamless ConstructionAnjou lacy tie-hem tunicPaloma cap-sleeve blouseEnfant Sauvage:Rustic with a gypsy edgeNadine tunic tankWrenna leather-laced cardiganOverview: Top-Down Seamless Raglan ConstructionStella cable and lace jacketCybèle lace-up tankOndine appliquéd skirtLa Creatrice : Innovative and unconventionalDelphine lacy cap-sleeve topNiobe lacy bell-sleeve pulloverOverview: Bottom-Up Seamless Raglan ConstructionCeleste mohair lingerie wrapSimone flared-sleeve cowlOverview: Top-Down Seamless Set-In Sleeve ConstructionDans La Rue: Streetwear with styleViola short-sleeved cardiganMartine slip-stitch bordered hoodieLouisa lace tunicOverview: Bottom-Up Seamless Set-in Sleeve ConstructionVéronique airy shrugBijou cropped cotton cardiganGlossarySources for suppliesOnline SourcesBibliographyIndex
SynopsisInventive combinations of texture, color, and stitch patterns in fashion-forward, seamless patterns., Superbly fitted and fashioned in luxurious yarns, these imaginative patterns follow four thematic vignettes inspired by French daily life, film, and history. Each section features dramatically different types of yarns, colors, and stitch patterns combined with timeless, figure flattering silhouettes that are suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Using innovative seamless construction methods, the need for sewing seams has been nearly eliminated by fashioning patterns in one piece from start to finish, easily allowing for adjustments for a custom fit. A handy design workshop features in-depth tutorials that teach seamless construction methods and provide valuable technical information for both beginning and seasoned knitters. Perfect for all body types, the designs are figure flattering with curve friendly waist shaping, empire waist detailing, and stitch details such as lacing, openwork, lace edgings, and bell sleeves that highlight the silhouette., Kristeen Griffin-Grimes, known in the knit and crochet community for her pattern company, French Girl, utilizes inventive combinations of texture, color, and stitch patterns in her fashion-forward, seamless design work featured in her new book, French Girl Knits.French Girl Knits includes: Classy, feminine designs fashioned in luxurious yarns that achieve suberb figure-flattering fit with seamless construction-the need for sewing has been eliminated with Kristeen's one-piece designs. Four thematic vignettes inspired by French daily life, film, and history: Enfant Sauvage (Wild Child), la Boutique Parisienne (A Vintage Dress Shop in Paris), Dans La Rue (Street Wear), and Creatrice (Creative Woman). A design workshop featuring in-depth tutorials that teach seamless construction methods featured in French Girl Knits, providing valuable technical information for both beginning and seasoned knitters. You"ll learn how to design in a more organic way, either from the top down, from the hem up, from the back out, and by picking up live stitches when possible. All of the designs featured in French Girl Knits are body conscious and figure flattering. Many designs include curve-friendly waist shaping, empire-waist detailing, and stitch details that emphasize the feminine form. Inspired by historical costume, Kristeen uses unique detailing such as lacing, openwork, lace edgings, and bell sleeves to further highlight the woman's silhouette.French Girl Knits invites you to be immersed in a world filled with imagination and creativity, using knitting as a vehicle for self-express and encouraging experimentation through your medium.
LC Classification NumberTT825.G6835 2009
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- 13 Jan, 2021
A Better title than content.
Not to say that the content was bad, but most of the styles really didn't have the wow factor I had hoped to see.There were a couple that I would make as is for either myself or my daughter, and there were a number of interesting details that I would certainly incorporate into other knitting projects. I bought the book used, so the discounted price made the purchase worthwhile, but I would not recommend purchasing it at full price at all. Intermediate knitters could probably look at the pictures and figure most of it out on their own. If I had to grade the styles, I would say B minus. Definitely no o-o-la-la here. Overall the book was easy to follow, with nice photography, and good diagrams. On presentation I would give it a B+.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Sep, 2019
Sophisticated knits
Really beautiful knit patterns, but when I read through them, I do not know if I want to spend that much time on something. I am rather for the functional, and this book might just be a tad over the top for me. But the photography is gorgeous and the models beautiful. I marked several that, in a simplified form, will certainly be made !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Dec, 2024
This is a great book in the fact it keep...
This is a great book in the fact it keeps the evening hours interesting other than television. Plus it is very creative and there is something at the end of all the time spent doing it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Jan, 2020
there are some nice pieces to make
nice projects, now I just have to find some material and time :)Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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