Vogue Knitting Scarves

This is the greatest source of scarf patterns I have found. There is an amazing selection to choose from-easy to follow patterns for beginners on up. Lots of beginner/intermediate patterns and lots of fun patterns that you can pick up and put down at ease. I highly recommend this book.

My favorite of the vogue knitting on the go series. I am currently making (or have made 6) from this book alone. Unlike other books, this contains a LOT of variation between patterns (both in style and technique of construction), including a hood with ends that wrap to form a scarf, two different tubes to form loose collars, and a beautiful dragonflyl shawl. I highly recommend this book.

When I decided to make scarves for my entire family for Christmas, I felt it necessary to have this book. I bought it sight unseen, and I am very glad I did. As a relatively inexperienced knitter, I was pleased to see that there are several different patterns that are all within my skill range and none of them is a plain striped or basketweave or simple rib scarf. In addition to the patterns I can make now, there are patterns at increasing levels of difficulty (with two labeled "expert") so that I will continue to find challenging, and therefore interesting, patterns as my skill develops. I like the physical size of the book because it makes it easy to carry and I like that it is hardback. A paperback book like this would get destroyed with use...when the number of patterns is considered this book turns out to be a bargain. These are, after all, designer patterns and there are 26 patterns in the book. Given the variety of skill levels in the patterns, and the variety of the patterns, I think this book would even appeal to an advanced knitter who was only going to use the "experienced" and "expert" patterns...more significanly, they are not as widely available as the editors of the book claim. The book does not offer any information on substituting yarns and due to the patterns this could make significant differences in the result. Definitely ask someone at your local yarn store or an experienced knitter on an internet list before substituting yarns unless you are already familiar with the yarn specified.

I was amazed at all the variety packed into this little book! Scarves make fabulous gifts, and you'll find something here for everyone on your list. The designs are unique, whether it's the simplest scarf, or the most complicated shawl.While it's true that some of the patterns call for high-end yarns, don't let that stop you from buying this book; scarves are definitely good for experimenting with different yarns. Even size and gauge aren't critical, so feel free to substitute yarns, as I have done with much success. That said, scarves don't take that much yarn, and it's worth a little extra money to make one of the knock-out scarves calling for hand-dyed yarns.The patterns range from simple stitches to intricate colorwork, and everything in between. As a result, you'll find quick-knit gift items, as well as good things to try when you're finally ready to tackle intarsia or fair isle. It's also not just scarves - there's a gorgeous intarsia shawl, and a lace wrap, too. Finishing includes fringes, pom-poms, and even rose quartz beads! With the great variety and possibilities for experimentation, this book is a great value for the money.

Add Scarves to your Knitting on the Go collection. It's true to form: small, handy, a wonderful range of appealing projects with full directions and schematics. I love these books, and I love the projects in this book!