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| Classic Elite Knits: 100 Gorgeous Designs for Every Occasion from the Studios of Classic Elite Yarns | 
 enlarge | Author: Classic Elite
Publisher: Taunton
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 54242
Format: Illustrated
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.5
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.6 x 1
ISBN: 1600850103
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.432041
EAN: 9781600850103
ASIN: 1600850103
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
Release Date: September 9, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
For over 25 years, knitters have relied on premium-quality yarns and patterns from Classic Elite, one of the country's most respected leaders in the knitting industry. Now, Classic Elite Knits gathers a wide variety of their very best designs in one superbly packaged collection. One hundred different, easy-to-follow patterns are included for such essentials as sweaters, hats, and gloves for women, children, and men, as well as accessories such as bags, purses, and scarves. Completely contemporary but crafted to remain stylish for years to come, the patterns are presented in myriad sizes and spotlight the work of such beloved designers as Melissa Leapman, Annie Modesitt, Michele Rose Orne, and Kathy Zimmerman. And the book will appeal to all skill levels: beginners and intermediates will be challenged to expand their repertoires while experts will find plenty of patterns to keep their fingers happy.
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| Customer Reviews:
 "Classic" - It's In The Title For A Reason December 30, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
No, this isn't a book full of high-fashion, high-style knits. It is a book of good, basic designs - designs that could lead a knitter to modify and embellishment and tweak as desired or that could be knitted up, as is, for some classic good looks.
And to address a point raised by another reviewer, of the 39 styles for women, only 10 are in colors that could be classified as "pastel." And that's if you include a soft blue-gray, old gold, lime, and cream in your definition of pastel. Besides, the color of yarn a sweater is pictured in does not limit the color to be chosen by the knitter.
In addition to the 39 women's styles, there are 16 classic styles for men, 24 styles for children, and 16 different patterns for accessories. (Most of the accessories are sort of lame, in my opinion, though there are a couple of cute bags.)
If you're looking for a book of good, basic patterns...then check this one out.
solid classic patterns November 11, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book has solid classic patterns. Nothing too fashion forward. Some interesting treatments...
 Frumpy November 10, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Another one of those books whose cover is deceiving with a modern and fresh feel but full of recycled and outdated materials inside that leaves you in disbelief after looking through it.
ALL the garments in this book---yes, I mean ALL--are frumpy and shapeless. I guess Pam Allen (CE's creative director) was not involved in the creation of this book. Very disappointing.
 Best all around knitting book! November 3, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am an intermediate knitter with dozens of knitting books. It seems I buy most books because there are 2 or 3 patterns I really love. This book is different. Nearly every pattern is something I would actually make. I've started on one and can't wait to finish so I can get to more of them!
 Very disappointing.... October 17, 2008
15 out of 16 found this review helpful
Wow! I was so excited about the release date of this item, but when I received it all I saw were sweaters that might look good on my mother (I'm in my late forties). These sweaters look dated and lack imagination. There is very little shaping in these pastel colored items. I have never sent back a knitting book. I sent this back today. Classic Elite Knits could have been so much better, but it's not.
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