“Far more than just another ‘golly, knitting is so cool and trendy’ book . . . Swartz's loving and honest voice is a pleasure to read.” —Knitter's Review
“Guaranteed to appeal to the pickiest fashionista. . . . But don't equate hip with trendy. The patterns are built on the classics.” —Family Circle Easy Knitting
“[Swartz’s] more basic cap patterns would look at home on the heads of Eminem and Enrique Iglesias.” —Chicago Sun-Times
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Knitting
is the new must-do pastime for the young and the young at heart.
The take-along character of knitting is a great fit with active,
on-the-go lifestyles, and its high-touch, low-stress character is
the perfect antidote for the hurry-up syndrome. No wonder so many
busy young professionals are taking up knitting.
Hip to Knit is an engaging collection of
quick and easy patterns with simple, clear instructions. Illustrated
mini-lessons build basic skills as one project leads to the next.
A chunky scarf, a halter top, mix-and-match striped socks, tote
bags, a boyfriend sweater, a big-needle sweater coat—they form
an irresistible fashion parade of fun things to make. New knitters
will learn the mysteries of shaping, circular knitting, color striping,
double-pointed needles, and more. Hip to Knit is a great resource
for getting started, being creative, and having a wonderful time
with designs that are easy to adapt and personalize.
About the author: Judith L. Swartz is a
designer for yarn companies, publishers, and private clients. She
is the author of Dogs in Knits. (Interweave, 2002), and teaches
classes and workshops in knitting, basic fibers, art sweaters, and
crocheting. Judith has designed ski hats for Smiley Hats and Roffe
Skiwear, and once created a sweater, commissioned by McDonald’s,
for Fred Rogers of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” fame.
She lives in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
About the Hip to Series
Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 96 pages, 18 color photographs,
line drawings and
charts throughout, ISBN 10: 1-931499-21-7 ISBN 13: 978-1-931499-21-7
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