Following her first book, twinkles big city knits, wenlan chia brings devotees and new fans more fabulous twinkle designs to create at home at a fraction of the price youd pay for them in stores like barneys, saks, nordstrom, and bloomingdales. Every time i don a super bulky sweater made with yarn of the same, the effect is sausagelike. Download the pattern pdf subscribe in itunes since last weeks giveaway was so popular, we are bringing more twinkle love this week with the riverbed shawl pattern from the new book twinkles weekend knits. Big city knits, and twinkles weekend knits, which feature patterns for todays hottest fashion looks. Her twinkle line now includes readytowear fashion, home accessories, fine jewelry, and hand knitting yarn, available in 300 stores nationwide. For this show, wenlan chia, kaffe fassett, linda labelle, and clara parkes will be signing copies of their books twinkles weekend knits, kaffe knits again, the yarn lovers guide to hand dyeing, and the knitters book of yarn, respectively. Twinkle knit designs are characterized by the use of traditional knitting patterns knit with oversized needles and large gauge yarns. I cant wait to get it and see a new twinkles weekend knits group on flickr. Potter craft news january 2008 penguin random house. Twinkle weekend knits by wenlan chia fabulous yarn. Thirtyone chunkychic designs by wenlan chia, erica roseman online at alibris. This is a book k nown for transforming bold, chunky yarns into delicate, bodyshaping pieces. Following her first book, twinkles big city knits, wenlan chia brings devotees and new fans more fabulous twinkle designs to create at home. After big city knits, i was expecting more of the same kind of inspiration and freshness and there are glimmers of that in weekend knits.
New designs from historical examples brittmarie christoffersson. Wenlan chias stylish fashion line leaps off the runway. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. She will wow us again with her eyecatching sweaters and sophisticated designs. Print, pdf, and free knitting patterns classic elite yarns. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Craft interview with fashion designer wenlan chia of twinkle link. Following her first book, twinkle s big city knits, wenlan chia brings devotees and new fans more fabulous twinkle designs to create at home at a fraction of the price youd pay for them in stores like barneys, saks, nordstrom, and bloomingdales. Make this twinkle stripy shawl thats fast and easy to knit up. Wenlan chia gave readers a taste of her signature styletransforming bold, chunky yarns into delicate, bodyshaping piecesin twinkles big city knits and twinkles weekend knits. Twinkles weekend knits by wenlan chia alpaca direct. Following her first book, twinkles big city knits, wenlan. Known for transforming bold, chunky yarns into delicate, bodyshaping pieces, wenlan chia again shares her signature style.
So, i undid an old sweater made from a couple of hanks of twinkles super bulky and figured id knit up some accessories right quick. Start the weekend with friday night out with friends as you twinkle through the night. The nightfall cropped top is knit with lush silk and cotton yarn, while the wisteria scarf creates drama with its cascading clusters of blossom stitches. I didnt happen to get a copy of the book, but i saw a bunch of the new knits and got a quick chat and autograph which was all really great. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We have books on most knitting and crochet subjects.
Saturday is the day for funhiking, shopping, or just going for a stroll. This book and its bookend also by twinkle, big city knits, are a special set showcasing beautiful, contemporary chunkyknit items. Chia has also written three knitting pattern books. The art and technique of mastering exquisite palettes. Nightfall cropped top 3 balls of twinkle cruise yarn in white and 2 balls of twinkle cruise yarn in cobble stone plus twinkle s weekend knits. From a mohair shrug embellished with ribbon and braids to a wrap vest with a plunging vneck, every design in twinkle s big city knits puts an innovative, spin on classic knitwear and styles. The twinkle by wenlan collection was born from designer wenlan chias affinity for. Wenlan chia gave readers a taste of her signature st. See more ideas about knitting, crochet and crochet books. Her inspired followup is twinkles weekend knits,with showstopping designs that can be knitand, of course, wornin those precious days between friday and monday. The special package includes yarns for the featuring pieces and a copy of twinkles weekend knits. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Both volumes should be on knitter s bookshelves because they are examples of specialgenre chunkyyarn knitting. Twinkles town and country knits by wenlan chia patterns classic elite yarns twinkles town and country knits.
Books spun fibre arts, a local and online yarn store. Home books closeout page 5 of 5 books closeout swedish sweaters. Classic elite also distributes jil eatons minnowknits pattern leaflets, featuring. Its not that scarves arent wonderful things but making one of big yarn isnt necessarily a burst of creativity. Her first book, twinkles big city knits, was a big hit and one of my favorite knitting books of all time. Wenlan first gave us a taste of her trademark style in twinkles big city knits and twinkles weekend knits. In this second book, she uses again her signature chunky yarn to create some fun casual, yet stylish pieces you can wear on the weekends. One was a huge sweater from twinkles weekend knits, a great book with lovely items made for tiny, skinny women. Twinkles weekend knits known for transforming bold, chunky yarns into delicate, bodyshaping pieces, wenlan chia again shares her signature style.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Following her first book, twinkles big city knits, wenlan chia brings devotees and new fans more fabulous twinkle designs to create at home at a fraction of. Nightfall cropped top 3 balls of twinkle cruise yarn in white and 2 balls of twinkle cruise yarn in cobble stone plus twinkles weekend knits. Twinkles weekend knits by wenlan chia spun fibre arts. Following her first book, twinkles big city knits, wenlan chia brings devotees and new fans more fabulous twinkle designs to create at home at a fraction of the.
Alltogether, it was a totally great day, and i am soo lucky that i clicked that email instead of tossing it. For all you fashion lovers out there, wenlan chia has a new book out called twinkles weekend knits. When wenlan chias first book, twinkles big city knits,appeared, the sassy sense of style of chunky yet fitted knits created quite a buzz in the knitting world. The surprise was how many of the 20 designs were scarves. A scarf, i pad cover, sweater, tunic, summer top, and hat to name a few. Inspired by a lifestyle, in which the urban and the pastoral gracefully meet. Twinkles big city knits in 2007, twinkles weekend knits and twinkles town. Interview with wenlan chia, fashionlifestyle designer and author. Twinkle s big city knits is a collection of 31 of twinkle s greatest hits that knitters can finally make at home.
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