Lately it seems that designers are creating new designs and publishing books every time we turn around, doesn't it? Well, for most of them I can look at the projects that I would actually make and know that I already have something similar in some other book somewhere in my 'reference library'.
This book is different. And beautiful. And wonderful. It's nice and fresh.
Being a southern girl, I have no real need for big bulky sweaters that would keep an Eskimo warm. I like lightweight garments that I can actually use and this book has them.
Kristeen Griffin-Grimes has created a collection with beautiful styling that is young, hip and trendy while still being classic enough for the styles to last. This versatile wardrobe ranges from everyday chic, casual, to dressy. Some of the garments have romantically feminine details and innovative shaping, including lace. There are a variety of needle sizes and yarn weights used, so there is something for every knitter. If you like thin yarn and thin needles, it's there. If you like bulky yarn and larger needles, it's there. If you are not a southern girl and need a warm sweater, it's there!
I absolutely love the fact that she gives yarn size for each project, not just the name of the yarn used, saving us knitters from aggravation when substituting yarns!
For those of you on Ravelry, Kristeen is on there as frenchgirlknits. Check out her featured projects to see the collection of designs from this book, French Girl Knits.
