Kristina McGowan
Barbara Walkerâ€™s ,Knitting from the Top,, originally published in 1972, is a treasure trove of inspiration about the technique of knitting garments from the top down (for example, knitting a sweater from the neck down to the hem or a hat from the crown down to the brim). In 2010, STC Craft published Kristina McGowanâ€™s successful ,Modern Top-Down Knitting,, a collection of fashion-conscious top-down designs inspired by Walkerâ€™s book. Knitters not only loved the technique, which allows for easy, try-on-as-you-go custom fitting, but also applauded McGowanâ€™s modern sense of style. For ,More Modern Top-Down Knitting,, McGowan has dug even deeper into Walkerâ€™s iconic workâ€”this time challenging herself to design two garments based on each of Walkerâ€™s 12 basic top-down templates. The results come together to form a fresh, stylish wardrobe that includes everything from sweaters and dresses to capes, skirts, hats, and even pants and shorts.,	,	Praise for ,More Modern Top-Down Knitting: ,	,	â€œ,More Modern Top-Down Knitting,Â is a beautiful book, featuring exciting and eminently wearable designs for knitters who enjoy self-expression in their craft. The directions are precise but flexible; the garments are highly fashionable; and the pictures are glorious. I am especially delighted to be honored as an â€˜inspirationâ€™ for Ms. McGowan; but indeed her own creativity is very much on display here. The book is a great gift for any knitter.â€Â Â  â€”Barbara G. Walker, author ofÂ ,Knitting from the Top,, the Knitting Treasuries, et al.,	,	â€œLovers of top-down knittingâ€”and those who have yet to learn!â€”will find a wide range of lovely stylish projects in Kristina McGowanâ€™s second homage collection, inspired by Barbara Walkerâ€™s classic bookÂ ,Knitting from the Top,. The designs inÂ ,More Modern Top-Down Knitting,Â are wearable and intriguing, with delightful pattern stitches and simple, yet couture-like touches. A warm and beckoning book, suffused with McGowanâ€™s enthusiasm and her elegant approach to knitwear.â€ â€”Deborah Newton,Â author ofÂ ,Designing Knitwear, andÂ ,Finishing School: A Master Class for Knitters,	,	â€œTake one look at the gorgeous skirt on the cover of Kristina McGowanâ€™s ,More Modern Top-Down Knitting ,and youâ€™ll have insta-knitting book crush.â€ â€”Craftsy.com,	,	â€œThis book takes its time and I encourage you to do the same with it. I spent a morning reading it from cover to cover. This book is full of beautiful writing, photography and patterns.â€ â€”Knitty.com,	,	â€œKristy is an amazingly talented woman . . . a really nice book.â€ â€”KnitCircus.com,	,	â€œThe stunning result is 24 modern designs that are feminine with classic embellishments and minimal finishing. Knit gorgeous cardigans, stylish skirts, and more.â€ â€”,Knit â€™n Style,	,	â€œExperienced knitters will drool over it.â€ â€”DallasNews.com,	,	,	<!--?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /-->
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More Modern Top-Down Knitting: 24 Garments Based on Barbara G. Walker's 12 Top-Down Templates