Romantic Hand Knits

In the sea of current knitting books, precious few actually tell a woman how to use her hand-knitting skills to create something flirty and flattering that she'll love to wear - no matter what her size or shape and knitters of all sizes are desperate for intricately detailed, seemingly tailored designs. Based on the dainty and romantic garments of previous historical periods, the 25 modern and alluring designs in Romantic Hand Knits are entirely fresh. For instance, a vintage lace camisole is lengthened and reinvented as a lovely summer slip dress, while a late-eighteenth- century corset cover inspires the design for a lacy fitted top with elbow-length sleeves. This sweet and alluring style can't be contained in any one era of fashion history, but instead transcends current trends by embracing the natural form of a woman's body. With the new fibres available today, Annie has been able to knit up fabrics that create a handtailored look meaning women everywhere will be able to create fitted tops, dresses and accessories that make them feel pretty, desirable and sexy.