Pretty in Punk: 25 Punk, Rock, and Goth Knitting Projects

This is a great book to get teens into knitting. Just not your mom, grandmothers knitting. Up to date and in-style will make any teenager be busy the "good" way.

I love this book. It's beautifully illustrated and fun. The knitted items are hip, fashionable and practical. The directions are easy to follow. I highly recommend this book for any knitter's library.

I love this book. The patterns are simple, but edgy. The knits are inspired by british Couture Punks, Vivienne Westwood & John Galiano (Dior) so the styles are alternative, but still clever and girly (no boys patterns in here except maybe the hats, wrist cuffs or messenger bags). The themes covered are Punk, Mod, Rockabilly, Goth and they are all nicely photographed & fast to knit up. I've already made the miniskirt and I'm making the mohawk hat on the cover. The intarsia graphs are cool too.

FINALLY someone wrote a book with patterns I actually want to work on and then wear and give as gifts. The photos are amazing and the instructions are clear and concise. I love how the punk rock theme runs throughout the book from item names to the actual finished project. This book is so cute I could marry it. It is also the perfect gift for hard to please teens. It will keep them out of trouble for long periods of time. Bravo to the authors for a fresh look at knitting. It is lovely to see a return to basics. This book rocks.

Pretty in Punk: 25 Punk, Rock, and Goth Knitting Projects is THE knitting book for anyone who came of age in the 80s, idolized everything British and is more Vivienne Westwood than Laura Ashley in their fashion sense. Alyce Benevides and Jacqueline Milles, owners of the counter-culture knitwear company knit-head, have gathered together 25 of their signature designs and invite knitters to "unleash their inner rockstar." Beginning with their signature Mohawk hat (currently being sported by Depeche Mode's Martin Gore on tour) in the chapter "For the Head," the designs in Pretty in Punk are divided into six sections, depending on where on the body the garment is to be worn. While the patterns themselves are simple (suitable for beginners although there are no learn-to-knit instructions), these designs have serious attitudes. Benevides and Milles' sense of style carries throughout the production of this book. Everything here reflects punk, rock and goth sensibilities--from the high-fashion style photographs to pattern names--although in this case, punk gets a nudge of luxury for these ladies aren't above using cashmere. Even if your style no longer runs to mod micro-minis or sporting the union jack, Pretty in Punk is the perfect inspiration for your inner rebel. Instead of plain gauntlets, why not indulge your quirky side by using the "Love Bites" arm warmer pattern? My inner goth is mentally digging through the stash to find the perfect mohair for the "Goth Girl" jumper and "Vamp" scarf. Benevides and Milles suggest that anti-authority knitting means injecting yourself into what you make, whether your style is goth, mod, punk, ska or rockabilly, it's all about individuality. "All you need is two sticks and a ball of yarn." Armchair Interviews says: For any "child of the '80s."