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Knit, Swirl! Uniquely Flattering, One Piece, One Seam Swirl Jackets (2011)

by Sandra McIver(Favorite Author)

4.12 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0981985912 (ISBN13: 9780981985916)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

SeaStack Publishing

review 1: Maddie gave this to me for Christmas. It is a self-published book, and for this reason, I believe that the library has not been able to acquire it. that's a shame. I like the concept of these designs, but I am skeptical as to whether they will look flattering to all figure types as she claims. I have the Noro to knit the coat of many colors, and there are a few others I'd like to try - but the projects seem to be ambitious, so I am not too sure if I'd get to more than one. I like the book and I admire someone who has the tenacity to take on a project of this size without corporate support.
review 2: Knit, Swirl! is the book that inspired me to grab my needles after an almost decade hiatus from knitting. I can't remember how I stumbled upon Sandra McIver's... more book during my searching/browsing Amazon, but the gorgeous cover photo and promise of "Uniquely Flattering, One Piece, One Seam" required that I look inside. Once I did, I knew I had to buy it. When I received my copy I was not disappointed.First, the book is beautiful. It's hardbound with gorgeous photographs of the stunning jackets worn by pretty women. It's a coffee table book that is almost too pretty to use -- almost.The patterns themselves are a feat of engineering. They are knit in the round, partially bound off and then worked flat to create the arms then seamed. They are worked in decreasing welts in pattern stitches are simple enough that even beginners need not be intimidated. In fact, a swirl jacket makes a wonderful first foray into knitting wearables. The patterns are well-written with useful charts for the reader/knitter to understand the construction. Note: the first edition does have some errata, so be sure to check the website [...] for the corrections before you cast on. The author herself has been available to the Ravelry group of Knit, Swirl! Fans [...] to answer questions and offer advice on technique, gauge, yarn substitution and selection, etc.So onto the swirl jackets. The book promises Uniquely Flattering, and what is most amazing is that this is true -- no matter your shape or size, these jackets look good on every body. There are guidelines given for which type of swirl works best for your particular shape (centered or off-centered circles or ovals) and the patterns vary in length, collar volume and yarn-weights, but generally can be worn by anyone. The web is full of stories about how the jackets have been tried on by women of all shapes and them looking great -- and photographic evidence can be found on blogs and on Ravelry. Some of the jackets even have the flexibility to be worn upside down (for a jacket worn shorter with a larger collar/cape/hood.)I truly believe that Sandra McIver's book Knit, Swirl!: Uniquely Flattering, One Piece, One Seam Swirl Jackets is going to become a classic among knitters. A basic pattern premise that looks good on everyone? You betcha! Simple to knit? Yes! Oh, they are time-consuming projects (as are most knit sweaters and jackets) but overall simple. There are enough variations in shape and fabric that knitters will find themselves wanting (needing, lol) more than one. There are heavier warmer jackets and even jackets with sheer barely there striped panels. I am working on my first Swirl, but I already have several more that I plan to also knit. less

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