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Reversible Knitting: 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns

Reversible Knitting: 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns
By Lynne Barr

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Most of the stitch dictionaries on knitters’ shelves are remixes of familiar stitch patterns already published elsewhere. Not so for Lynne Barr’s groundbreaking book Reversible Knitting. Not only is every one of the 50 stitch patterns completely new and never before seen, but each is also reversible—for a total of 100 different looks!
Reversible stitch patterns can be used to create projects where either side can be worn facing outward, or where two sides of the piece are visible simultaneously (such as a scarf or a garment with collar or cuffs that that can be worn up or down). In addition to stitch patterns, the book features 20 such projects—from accessories like scarves, hats, and socks to sweaters and dresses—designed by the author and by 12 top knitwear designers including STC authors Véronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, and Teva Durham. Rounding out the book are in-depth instructions for the specialized techniques required for reversilbe work.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #10422 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-10-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 192 pages

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About the Author

Lynne Barr is the author of Knitting New Scarves (STC). She has led hand-knitting workshops in the U.S., taught machine-knitting to factory workers in Haiti, and designed sweaters for upscale boutiques. With her husband, she coauthored Sweaterscapes of the North Country and Sweaterscapes of the American West.

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Different but how useful?2
I have always loved reversible patterns so I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this book. Seeing the cardigan on the front, I figured that it would include more variations of Reversible Cables.

However, I should have paid more attention to "Groundbreaking" part of the title. The author explicitly states she was hoping to create a "different" type of knitting stitch library. She succeeded. However, I guess I have to wonder how useful those stitches will be and how many people will want to use them.

The knitting stitches are very "avant garde". They contain large holes and many seek to mimic crochet stitches -- however they require a lot more effort than crochet.

Most of the stitches aren't truly "reversible". To me "reversible" implies that the stitch looks the same on both sides. Garter stitch is reversible. K1P1 is reversible because if you look at both sides of the fabric, they are virtually indistinguishable.

The author's definition of "reversible" appears to be does it look "ok" on both sides of the fabric. Can either side be viewed as "interesting enough" or "attractive enough" to face the outside. For the most part, she succeeds in this mission.

The projects included in this book again, are very "avant garde". They might work well for New York or more "cosmopolitan" fashion sets. However, here in NC or in the midwest -- I couldn't see many people being able to "pull off the look". Their appeal is most likely going to be oriented towards 20-somethings and younger and size 8 and smaller.

If you are knitting to try to create a "textile art" -- much like woven tapestries -- I could see where these stitches could create a new "art form" in this respect. Lots of visual interest. However, as a fashion knitting technique, they really don't appeal to me.

Finally, in terms of skill level -- these stitches require a high skill level and lots of concentration. If you are just learning, you are probably going to get very frustrated trying to follow the patterns.

This one is a WOW!5
If you are a serious knitter, you won't be disappointed in this book. The stitch patterns alone are worth the price! The techniques are intriguing, and the instructions are clearly written and illustrated. Even if you don't want to make all the projects, it's great fun to see how artists like Norah Gaughan and Cat Bordhi apply reversible techniques to their knitted designs. Highly recommended!

Incredible!5
This is the most unbelievably incredible book I've seen. Cat Bordhi's stuff is WOW. This rivals Cat's stuff easily. If you love texture and impossible patterns, you'll adore this. The projects are a mixed bag. Some are great and others are medium. But the stitches! Sweet EZ, the stitches!. More! Please give us more!