Twinkle's Big City Knits : 31 Chunky-Chic Designs

by CHIA, WENLAN

• ISBN13: 9780307346117
• ISBN10: 0307346110
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-27
• Publisher: Potter Craft

Summary

Wenlan Chia, creator of the acclaimed fashion line Twinkle by Wenlan, is famous for knitting bold, chunky yarn into delicate, feminine designs. The look is at once whimsical and hip, classic and trendy; in short, Wenlan's knits are like nothing you've seen before. Now, she shares her patterns and her secrets with knitters everywhere. Twinkle's Big City Knitsis a collection of 31 of Twinkle's greatest hits that knitters can finally make at home. From a mohair shrug embellished with ribbon and braids to a wrap vest with a plunging V-neck, every design inTwinkle's Big City Knitsputs an innovative, spin on classic knitwear and styles. Here are patterns for all of Twinkle's hottest pieces: the bestselling seed-stitch Twinkle Hoodie, the cropped and flirty Best Friend Cardigan, the effortlessly trendy Shopping Tunic. For warmer weather, lighter colors and lighter knits reign, so you'll find the classic sophistication of the Chanel-inspired Coco Jacket in soft pastels, a delicate and feather-soft scarf light enough for spring, as well as the St. Bart's Mini that could very well be the perfect Little Black Dress. Full-color photographs and clear instructions make it easy to learn new techniques. In addition, Wenlan shares her advice on techniques, choosing yarns, and choosing materials to make knitting with chunky yarn as easy as it looks. With designs this creative, colors this beautiful, and shapes this modern, you'll want to make every project in this bookand they all knit up so quickly that you can!

Author Biography

Wenlan Chia launched Twinkle in the fall of 2000 with a collection of colorful and exuberant hand-knit sweaters and accessories. Making its runway debut in 2002, Twinkle received high praise from both the New York Times and Women’s Wear Daily. Since then, Wenlan has shown on the runway each season at Seventh on Sixth fashion week in Bryant Park. Wenlan has received well-deserved recognition from the fashion industry, winning major awards and nominations, including the Onward Kashiyama New Design Prize in Tokyo, the Competition of Young Fashion Designers in Paris, and the Vogue Fashion Fund Award in New York, among others. Most recently, she was selected as one of “Spring’s Leading Ladies”— a group of five notable designers— by Vogue magazine.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 10
Introduction	p. 11
Downtown
Groovy Sweater (Dress)	p. 16
Best Friend Cardigan	p. 18
Karate Sweater	p. 20
Pilot Hat and Flying Gloves	p. 22
Biker Vest	p. 24
Chelsea Sweater	p. 25
Balthazar Vest	p. 26
Tuxedo Jacket	p. 28
Resort
Seaside Sweater	p. 32
St. Bart's Mini	p. 34
Coco Jacket	p. 35
Hamptons Halter	p. 36
Twiggy Tunic	p. 37
Feather Scarf	p. 38
Convertible Cardigan	p. 40
Night on the Town
Incredible Skirt	p. 44
Princess Caplet	p. 46
Mini Bolero	p. 47
Marilyn Jacket	p. 48
Evening Shell	p. 50
Mohair Shrug	p. 52
Shop the Town
Twinkle Hoodie	p. 56
Aspen Hat	p. 58
Skating Sweater	p. 60
Rockefeller Sweater	p. 62
Magic Shawl	p. 64
Shopping Tunic	p. 66
Diamond Scarf	p. 68
Twinkle Tips	p. 70
Twinkle Techniques	p. 74
Abbreviations	p. 81
Twinkle Patterns
Downtown	p. 82
Resort	p. 104
Night on the Town	p. 126
Shop the Town	p. 140
Yarn Resources	p. 156
About the Author	p. 157
Index	p. 158
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