Sunday, January 14, 2018

Contemporary Cables by Jody Long

Contemporary Cables: Classic Aran Reimagined in Current Styles by [Long, Jody]      
Here is the summary of the book:
This collection of twenty-one patterns for cabled sweaters and accessories offer the classic style of Aran knitting in modern silhouettes. Schematics illustrate every pattern and charts accompany the more complex cable patterns.
Designed for intermediate to advanced knitters, the patterns include a variety of pullovers, including a mock turtleneck pullover, men's two-color pullover, men's crewneck and shawl collar pullovers, and a diamond cabled pullover. Variations on the ever-popular cardigan include a cropped boxy cardigan, buttonless chunky cardigan, grandfather cardigan, and two-color cardigan. Sweaters include the flowing Rapunzel sweater, garter and cable sweater, tunic sweater, and two types of shrugs. Additional garments include an oversized wrap, sweater dress, and waistcoat, along with such accessories as a market tote, cabled beret, and classic cabled mittens and scarf.

And now, my review:
Cables, Cables, and more Cables…  If you’re familiar with knitting, are looking to make a new sweater, enjoy the cable look, this might just be the book you’re looking for, especially if you’re looking for some sweaters for the males in your life.  I love that this author includes that, as I find that hard to find in most knitting books.  This book has a nice assortment of ideas and beyond sweaters; it includes mittens, a scarf and other things with the cable look. 
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  




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