Hot Knits : 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear

by Melissa Leapman, photographs by Joe Vandehatert

• ISBN13: 9780823023387
• ISBN10: 0823023389
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Summary

Sexy and chic, this trendy sweater collection is perfect for fashion-conscious knitters with busy lifestyles. Included are 30 fresh designs that will appeal to all skill levels, from advanced beginner to advanced. These stylish knits offer sweater choices for every season -- tanks and tube tops, pullovers, cardigans, tunics, hoodies, jackets, and even a dress. This modern mix features fun details such as ruffles, leather lacing, and fringed borders, worked in the latest colors and textures and in an exciting variety of yarns. Easy-to-follow knitting patterns, schematic illustrations, complete assembly instructions, and more than 125 stunning detail and full-portrait photographs, plus a host of "hot" designer tips, all ensure that knitters will enjoy the process as much as the finished projects.

Author Biography

Melissa Leapman is a widely published sweater designer whose patterns have appeared in Vogue Knitting, Knitter’s, McCall’s, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Knit It!, and Interweave Knits magazines. Leapman has worked as a freelance designer for many leading ready-to-wear manufacturers, noted design houses, and major yarn companies. In addition, her knitting, crochet, and design workshops are extremely popular with crafters at all skill levels. She lives in New York City.


Joe VanDeHatert is a commercial photographer based in Cincinnati. His gorgeous images have been featured in Hot Knits, Yummy Yarns by Kathleen and Nick Greco, and Shibori by Karren K. Brito, all published by Watson—Guptill.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations	p. 3
Introduction	p. 6
Jenny: Long mohair duster Advanced beginner	p. 8
Mackenzie: Body-conscious pullover with ruffled borders Advanced beginner	p. 12
Angela: Bulky sideways-knit sweater Intermediate	p. 16
Jocelyn: Chenille pullover with flared cuffs Intermediate	p. 20
Leah: Long-sleeved square-neck pullover Intermediate	p. 24
Robin: Colorblock sweater Intermediate	p. 28
Marla: Delicate V-neck pullover Intermediate	p. 32
Audrey: Figure-flattering cardigan Advanced	p. 36
Marissa: Short-sleeved cotton pullover Intermediate	p. 42
Katherine: Sleeveless ribbed dress Advanced	p. 46
Erin: Updated Fair Isle sweater Intermediate	p. 50
Joy: A-line raglan pullover Intermediate	p. 54
Deborah: Quick-to-knit jacket Advanced beginner	p. 57
Diana: Shaped V-neck tank Intermediate	p. 60
Tunic with plunging V-neck and mandarin collar Advanced	p. 64
Michele: Short-sleeved two-color top Intermediate	p. 68
Gayle: V-neck lace tunic Advanced	p. 72
Sarah: Cropped summer "T" Advanced beginner	p. 78
Barbara: Portrait-necked pullover Intermediate	p. 82
Maria: Textured tunic Intermediate	p. 86
Cynthia: Sleeveless funnel-neck top Intermediate	p. 90
Kirstin: Zippered hoodie Intermediate	p. 94
Emily: Shaped-to-fit tube top Advanced beginner	p. 98
Marnie: Single-button textured cardigan Intermediate	p. 100
Lauren: Bulky cabled pullover Advanced	p. 104
Pamela: Sporty zip-neck pullover Advanced beginner	p. 108
Hannah: Contoured sleeveless shell Intermediate	p. 111
Megan: Fringed pullover Intermediate	p. 114
Julia: Sleeveless shell with self-trim Intermediate	p. 118
Kelly: Empire-waist turtleneck with heart medallion Advanced	p. 121
Sweater Assembly	p. 126
Yarn Choice and Substitution	p. 126
Material Resources	p. 127
Instructional Resources	p. 128
Index	p. 128
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