Luxury Knits: Simple and Stylish Projects for the Most Desirable Knitwear

I, too, like the concept of combining classic styles and high quality materials, and the styles shown in this book are very attractive. Two observations, based on years of knitting. One: The patterns in this book seem to have been designed by someone who sews, not someone who knits. Note the many, admittedly well executed, pictures in the back showing side seams being sewn and front bands being set on. In almost every case, knitting in the round would be simpler and would result in a better-looking final product. Two: I have just completed the body of the lace-sleeved top at the end of the book (knitted in the round, it looks very nice) and have attempted three times to get the lace cap sleeves to come out right. The pattern simply doesn't line up for me. I've tried to check the web site listed in the front of the book, but as Cikk notes, it is impossible to follow up regarding errata. I've sent the publisher a query and hope for the best, but it's a frustrating end to an attractive project.

Over twenty designs show off yarns such as cashmere, merino, mohair and more in the knitwear project display Luxury Knits: Simple And Stylish Projects For The Most Desirable Knitwear. Amanda Griffiths trained at the Royal College of Art: her collection of stylish projects blends classic designs with unusual yarns and different embellishments to create a set of gorgeous projects - all embellished with full-page color photos of models displaying the results.

This book has more classic, wearable designs than I have seen in a knitting book in a long time, and I do a lot of looking. There are multiple views of each design. While the yarns used are luxury (i.e. expensive), they are not outrageous, they are good quality (Jaeger, Rowan, Debbie Bliss) and information on each is given at the beginning of the book should you wish to substitute. There is also a nice primer in the back on various finishing techniques, including photos. I do wish the schematics (all together, in the back) were more complete and included details like neck depth, sleeve cap depth, etc.