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"Twinkle's Weekend Knits," the latest book from multi-talented, high fashion knitter Wenlan Chia, is a more casual answer to her first book "Twinkle's Big City Knits", which is full of images and patterns for making sophisticated knits that (unlike the majority of knitting books) actually appeal to stylish city girls. The weekend warrior version features 20 quick-to-make projects for new and experienced knitters alike, all designed for the relaxed mood of the weekend.
My favorites include the vintage inspired Oceania Sweater, a chunky fisherman style with raglan shoulders, and the Urchin Beret. The book also features patterns for several scarves, an iPod case and a pattern for a hanger cover.
In addition to Chia's books for the modern knitter, she has a bit of a knitting empire with an apparel line, Twinkle by Wenlan (available at Macy's and Shopbop), a line of bedding and home decor called Twinkle Living, Twinkle Jewels and a line of yarn. Made from 100% virgin wool, her "Soft Chunky" yarn is available in 27 colors and is perfect for making your own version of the enormous scarves seen on Giles Deacon runways last fall.
"Twinkle's Weekend Knits" is available from Amazon. The Soft Chunky yarn is available from the Twinkle for $20 for an 83-yard skein.
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