[.uk] Handknit Skirts: From Tricoter (ISBN 1564778355)

Book Description:
The trendsetters of Tricoter are back with a collection of gorgeous knitted skirts--easy to knit, easy to wear, and easy to stand out at the height of fashion! With a variety of styles to suit women of any age, knitters can get hip to this hot new trend in knitting. * Fifteen colorful designs are knitted in the round on circular needles; no seams to sew or fronts and backs to match up * Just change needle sizes as you go--no increases, decreases, or complicated shaping techniques * Each project sports a sewn-in half slip for extra durability, plus an elastic waistband for easy wear

The slightly oversized shape and full-page facing color photos of each finished skirt are particularly inviting features, here.:
Lovely knits from Tricoter are back and this collection of skirts offers a range of styles from dressy to casual: some 16 designs knitted in the round, so they're seamless and easy to produce. The emphasis on changing needle sizes rather than increasing or decreasing lends especially well to novice knitters, making HANDKNIT SKIRTS an excellent pick for any general knitting collection. The slightly oversized shape and full-page facing color photos of each finished skirt are particularly inviting features, here. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

Great approach:
As usual, Hiatt and Ward have done a great job. This skirt book does more to describe fit, how to choose pattern and yarn to flatter and details of construction than any skirt reference I have seen in 30 years. They bring their considerable experience in designing and helping real women (not size 4 youngsters) to create and successfully wear a unique garment in their discussions in this book. There is a style to fit anyone's taste and lots of information to allow substitution of yarns that will inevitably go out of production in the next years. Worth the purchase; will be consulted often.

VERY glad I received this book ,,,its a keeper!:
I just received this book from amazon today and put my feet up to read it. It was just what I was looking for.This is not just a book for the 20- 30 something age level, as some may imagine,,,, I am a mature empty nester~ so,this book is for everyone and covers any age level Of course everything depends on your selected yarn, and your particular style~ as most knitted projects should be. I had been toying with knitting up a few skirts by reading up on Barbara Walker's book but this book gives you far more detail into how to actually * fit* your skirt properly, so it is flattering to the feminine figure and it does include all shapes and sizes. I can't believe one skirt that is so pretty,,, made out of leftover sock yarns carried with another yarn to tie them all together~ this was truly stunning (and a great use of leftover sock yarns!) That is just the tip of the iceburg here, as one may think skirts are just ho- hum and boring (which, truth be told) I did also before receiving this book. I had ordered some denim yarn to make up a pattern in a knitting magazine I received last year,, and was just about to step into the world of making skirts, but I am certainly happy I read tips on true fitting advice BEFORE I started that pattern ,or I may have had to rip out a lot of knitting. I also have begun to sew my own skirts. I can't say how very much I think that these patterns are REALLY flattering to ALL women not just size 4. One could be skeptical until they actually see and try one on but why not give it a try? Its not that hard to knit up! Most patterns are basic and go up to a 50 hip,, so there is room for anyone,, and adjustments can be made SO easily as the knitting is very easy,, mostly knit in the round using circ needle size changes to fit rather than other methods ~ How easy is that?? If a particular pattern does not go up to size 50 or so, keep the needle size larger, its that easy. They are truly flattering to MOST figures! ( and make you feel pretty and feminine) Add to this they are most forgiving in size ,simply because they are KNIT! For me , these are design ideas and I probably will take off from that point on after making a few,, and learning the best way for a skirt to fit and hang on my body. Its a shame that most people who think they simply cannot wear a hand knit skirt try one at least and actually SEE how flattering they are to the female figure. ENJOY the book and give it a chance ..its great!!! I know I will be using this book for years. Great book with very helpful information,,, not like all the new knitting books that are out there today,,,,it covers one subject,,, and one subject WELL.

Finally, a book dedicated to knitted skirts - and all of them could be worn:
I enjoy making skirts - their construction is basic, and they're much easier to fit than slacks or pants -yes, I'm referring to sewing here, but it applies to knitted skirts as well. Most sewing classes start by making a skirt -it's about time that carried over into knittng. Once someone can knit a scarf or a hat, they have the skills to make a skirt (in my opinion). So, I was very excited to see a book that was full of (dedicated to) knitted skirts. FINALLY, inspiration for knitted skirts! OK, I'll take a moment to talk about the actual book/binding -yes, it's a hardcover, but poorly bound in my opinion. And the size is awkward (tall and slim -just over 11 1/2" tall, but only 6 1/2" wide) -I'm supposing they wanted to immitate a pencil skirt -at least that's the impression I'm left with -can't think of any other reason to make this book that size -awkward, but I won't take off any points for that.... because... INSIDE this awkwardly sized/bound book, there are 16 Beautiful Knitted Skirts ! For instance, there's "Katerina" -a darling child sized (2 to 6 years) skirt that's a very quick knit. And, there's "Bella" -which includes some beading, and in their words "creates the gentle flared silhouette with the beads themselves" -I agree. There's "Naomi", with it's "bold use of color and crisp, geometric lines", and "Felicity", with it's "sophisticated" and "slim" look. There's "Madeline", the "basic ribbed skirt" that reminds me of the traditional knitted skirt, and is classy, with "visual interest as well". And, there's "Paloma" -if I had to choose a favorite (now that's hard, because I'm drawn to at least 10 of these styles)... but, if I had to choose just one, this would be it! "Paloma" was one of those 'thinking ouside the box' creations that "evolved as it was knit" -the "wrong" side actually became the "right side", and the tails that were left from the yarn changes actually became a feature (a lovely eye-catching feature) -and became a vertical fringe down one side of the front of the skirt. Well, I was going to end there, but had to include another favorite (I have many, but I'll stop with this one) -"Elaine". The "Elaine" skirt has a "touch of black net peeking out at the hemline", but even more beautiful is it's flared shaping at the bottom, that is set apart by a row of "mother-of-pearl buttons with seed-beading". I love using button-art on projects, and it is a wonderful detail on this skirt. In fact, this ("Elaine") is the one that is pictured on the front of the book. OK, I have to talk about yarn. I find that for most knitting pattern books, the yarn that is given is usually unavailable by the time the book is published (or I purchase it), or if I can find the yarn, it's usually outside my budget. So, altho they do give the details of the yarns that were used (and they may still be readily available), they are also generous with their gauge information, for example "A yarn or combination of yarns that, when held tog as one, knits to 19 sts over 4" in St st on size 7 needle". THAT is the information that I want to know - give me enough gauge information so that I can find a suitable substitute -and I feel they do that -which, in my opinion, makes these patterns TIMELESS. ALSO, with the sizes given, none of these skirts would fit me -is that a problem? Emphatically, NO! The construction of these skirts is basic and most shaping is done with changing needle size... SO, Basic/Simple pattern/construction + Good Gauge information = any size you want, with any yarn that you like (within limits, we want to wear these beautiful skirts). Again, skirt construction (whether sewing, knitting, crocheting...) - skirt construction is basic and simple, and easily adjusted for fit - more so than any other garment (in my opinion). These skirts are eye-catching. They are also skirts that will be worn - yes all of them -all of them could be worn, and would look beautiful, and timeless. No 'over the top' skirts here. And there is not one that is too plain... Now, that's not an easy task, but they did it, and bravo for that ! Yes, I am very pleased that I purchased this book - I'll even forgive the awkward sizing of the book, and it's poor construction -because it's full of diamonds... Finally, a book dedicated to knitted skirts -and all of them could be worn, and would look classy and/or beautiful... Yes, I'm very pleased, and although I like each and every skirt in this book, I do leave room that some might not find every skirt to their liking, but I would be quite surprised if they did not like most.

A wonderful pattern book:
I love this book. I have loved their two previous books on sweaters and shawls. I have alwready made a skirt out of one of the patterns. Quick and easy for all knitting levels.