Wenlan Chia, creator of the acclaimed fashion line
''Twinkle by Wenlan'', is famous for knitting bold,
chunky yarn into delicate, feminine designs. The look is
at once whimsical and hip, classic and trendy; in short,
Wenlan's knits are like nothing you've seen before. Now,
she shares her patterns and her secrets with knitters
everywhere. ''Twinkle's Big City Knits'' is a collection
of 31 of Twinkle's greatest hits that knitters can make
at home. From a mohair shrug embellished with ribbon and
braids to a wrap vest with a plunging V-neck, every
design in ''Twinkle's Big City Knits'' puts an
innovative, spin on classic knitwear and styles. Here
are patterns for all of Twinkle's hottest pieces: the
bestselling seed-stitch Twinkle Hoodie, the cropped and
flirty Best Friend Cardigan, the effortlessly trendy
Shopping Tunic. For warmer weather, lighter colours and
lighter knits reign, so you'll find the classic
sophistication of the Chanel-inspired Coco Jacket in
soft pastels, a delicate and feather-soft scarf light
enough for spring, as well as the St. Bart's Mini that
could very well be the perfect Little Black
Dress.Full-colour photographs and clear instructions
make it easy to learn new techniques. In addition,
Wenlan shares her advice on techniques, choosing yarns
and materials to make knitting with chunky yarn as easy
as it looks. |
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