Romantic Hand Knits

Looking for something sweet and sexy? Knitwear designer Annie Modesitt presents 26 new designs for clothing and accessories inspired by the silhouette of the past, but with a delicious modern twist.

What could be more romantic than a hand-knitted gift for the special person in your life? Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements or weddings, All You Knit Is Love contains twenty knitting patterns to show you care. Knitted characters include animals such as penguins (‘You’re P-p-p-perfect’) and chicks (‘You’re Tweet’) as well as chillies (‘Hot Stuff’) and of course the famous pea (‘Ha Pea Valentine’s’). So forget flowers and chocolates and say it with knitting. Word count: 12,000

Inspired by women's clothing, lingerie, and accessories from the 1900's to 1930's, A Handknit Romance offers designs that are intricate and exquisite. Step back in time with techniques including pin-tucks, picot trims, crochet edges, lace beading, and embroidery that convey modest and flirty classic fitted patterns using a range of lace, superfine, fine, and light yarn weights. Attention to detail is demonstrated throughout and the result is a collection of unique, precious garments that reflect today's vogue for vintage-inspired fashion. Rowan designer Jennie Atkinson offers beautiful projects that range from small accessories to full-size garments and suit beginner and seasoned knitters alike. Along with a fresh assortment of beautiful garments and accessories, you'll find advice on yarn substitutions as well as tips on how the patterns can be customized to fit all sizes. A Handknit Romance is the ideal design book for knitters who embrace creativity and the want to produce truly unique pieces

Unique patterns for knitting gorgeous baby clothes Whether you're a first-time, lifelong or erstwhile knitter, you'll find something here for every baby in your life. There are sixteen patterns for beautiful garments and accessories for babies aged 0-12 months. With modern mums (and bubs) in mind, Felicity Dawson's original and creative designs put a contemporary twist on traditional favourites. There a simple patterns that knit up quickly, as well as more complex designs for the dedicated or experienced knitter, so there's something to suit everyone. Made with love and care, these knitted garments will be treasured by those who receive them, and appreciate for generations to come.

Suitable for all skill levels, these simple and delicate stitch patterns result in sophisticated styles that belie their "easy-to-knit" accessibility. Includes more advanced projects that introduce lace, cable, beading techniques.

Four mini workshops with 24 patterns and spectacular photography in this compilation help knitters think creatively, find inspiration in their surroundings, and shape those elements into garment design. Stunning patterns are arranged by season, reflecting the colors and beauty of nature that inspire feminine designs. From an amber-beaded cardigan that captures the feeling of hay fields drying in the sun to a long, belted coat with a spray of coral roses inspired by flowers in local markets to an intarsia jacket that evokes memories of a fall hike in a forest, each pattern is rich with color, detailing, and romantic knitting style. The design workshops throughout this guidebook challenge knitters to find inspiration in their surroundings, build color palettes, swatch creatively through knitting and sketching, and finesse their style and fit.

Originally published: West Yorkshire: Rowan Yarns, 2006.