The Best of Knitscene: A Collection of Simple, Stylish, and Spirited

by Lisa Shroyer

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Enjoy the 20 most popular knitting patterns and expert advice from the first five years of Knitscene magazine in The Best of Knitscene. The knitwear designs of this one-of-kind collection have been knitted thousands of times by hundreds of knitters around the world. For the first time ever Lisa Shroyer, editor of Knitscene magazine, has compiled the most beloved, fashionable creations into a single all-star collection. Among the patterns included are Heather Lodinsky's Central Park Hoodie, show more Connie Chang Chinchio's Geodesic Cardigan, Katie Himmelberg's Phiaro Scarf, and other favorite designs. And these patterns are even better than ever, they've been updated with corrections, additional sizes, technique tutorials, and more. Some of these must-have knit patterns are now out of print, so Lisa is offering you a second chance to add them into your knitting pattern collection. Plus, you'll get articles and profiles on some of the most popular designers including Cecily Glowik MacDonald, Star Athena, and Kate Gagnon Osborn. With The Best of Knitscene you'll fall in love all over again with your favorite patterns from Knitscene. show less

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bluenancyhawaii907 52 reviews

I usually like knitscene, but the patterns in this book didn't really do it for me. They are beautiful--they just don't speak to me, with one exception. There is one sweater I'm planning to make.

Jul 26, 2024

jen.e.moore 1,114 reviews

A good range of patterns very poorly edited.

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