Knitting Little Luxuries

Publisher: Interweave Press
Published: November 1, 2007
128 pages
$21.95 US
Paperback
8.9 x 8.4 x 0.1 inches

Knitting Little Luxuries: Beautiful Accessories to Knit by Louisa Harding blends the appeal of the small project with the pleasure of making sumptuous designs. With exquisite details, decadent textures, and beautiful shapes, Louisa Harding's latest book presents 20 covetable patterns to pamper today's knitter.

This is the required "textbook" for Susan Wells's classes on the Daphne Purse and the Alice Beret. Come to The Grove to buy your copy!

With different looks depending on your mood -- eclectic and quirky, textured and modern, pretty and feminine, traditional and folk -- this collection offers just the right project to accent your wardrobe with a personal, stylish touch.

Projects include:

- Elegant and fun purses
- Comfortable and smart hats
- Graceful and cozy scarves and wraps

These designs are a pleasure to knit and wear -- imagine the quick gratification of a small piece, paired with the bliss of just a little decadent yarn and the satisfaction of a unique and wearable accessory. In the pages of Knitting Little Luxuries, the knitter is sure to find the perfect gift to pamper a friend or herself.

Veteran designer Louisa Harding has been creating knitwear for over 15 years. Her designs have appeared in Rowan Knitting Magazine, Vogue Knitting, and Knitting Magazine. In 2005 she launched a signature line of yarns and design collections. Louisa is the author of several books including Natural Knits for Babies and Moms. She lives in England with her family.

Projects

Section 1: Details

1. Pom-Pom Beanie
2. Button Wrap
3. Herringbone Purse
4. Striped Mittens
5. Vintage Button Beanie
6. Ribbon and Lace Wrap
7. Embroidered Mittens
8. Striped Beret

Section 2: Texture

1. Cable Purse
2. Textured Pillow
3. Asymmetrical Cable Tabard
4. Cable Scarf
5. Pixie Hat
6. Cable Edge Wrap

Section 3: Luxury

1. Drawstring Purse
2. Lace Fingerless Gloves
3. Striped Evening Bag
4. Lace Scarf
5. Embroidered Flower Purse
6. Lace Edge Cardigan

Section 4: Warmth

1. Border Scarf
2. Fair Isle Wrap
3. Chunky Hat
4. Border Hat
5. Fair Isle Purse
6. Multicolor Hat