Knitting Lingerie Style: More Than 30 Basic and Lingerie-Inspired Designs

Well Wow! Who would have thought knitted booby holders would be great to make?!I bought this for my wife as she wants to try knitting her own lingerie (underwear to us chaps) she knitted herself a bikini once and that looked amazing (on her) personally I won't be attempting any of the designs in this book but they do look great! Buy the book my wife says, it's perfect for creating undies in any fibre you fancy especially silk just imagine how absolutely fabulous that would be?! The world would be your lobster any time any wear 👀

BuongiornoMi è piaciuto tutto. Come da descrizione è arrivato in ottimo stato.Grazie buona giornata

腹巻だとズレてくるのでコルセットを編みたくて購入しました。編んだ結果、よかったですｗズレない、たわみがでない、もたつかないで大満足ｗファスナーやフックは面倒なのでつけずにボタン止めに。ボディスーツはストラップを太くして。腰があったかいです出来上がったものは本とは全然違う「実用下着」になりましたがあったかで最高ですｗ引き返し編みが多用されています。

So far I have made the "Bed Jacket" and the pattern was easy to follow. I am very pleased with the final garment and love to wear it. There are certainly some styles in this book I would never knit for myself but so many are indeed captivating: The skirt, the camisoles, and I can't wait to knit real leggings for myself. The lacey tee is also a hit. I like the historical anecdotes given for each pattern. So interesting!A great way to learn new knitting techniques and some curious textile history!

Thought it would have sexier item. Good book but not watch I expected.

Ich bin begeistert von diesem Buch. Allerdings habe ich noch keines der Muster nachgearbeitet. Aber es sind wunderschöne Anregungen vorhanden. Zumeist sind in den Handarbeitsbüchern ja nur wenige brauchbare Muster, in diesem Buch gefällt mir fast jedes. Auch die Qualität des Buches selbst ist sehr hochwertig, was man von englischen Büchern, die häufig in Heftchenform auf grauem Papier gedruckt werden und ein viel zu enges Schriftbild haben, nicht immer behaupten kann.

Un monde intime sans grossièreté ni démesure, agréable à faire , à porter et à voir.Les modèles sont de types divers :Le juste-au-corps de couverture, plusieurs formes de slips ( avec ou sans porte jartelle ) et de soutient-gorges, mais aussi nombre de petits "hauts", ( un vrai gisement !) dont certains peuvent aisément être portés en vêtement d'extérieur par temps chauds , des bas, mi-bas, chaussettes, ( et même un " chauffe-poignet !), un gilet évasé, une jupe ( évasée aussi ), des "twin-set"...Les styles et les techniques sont divers, ( dentelles ou non , tricot parfois légèrement rebrodé, parfois quelque ruban ou fil-fourrure, quelques fleurs tricotées sur un modèle ...), la caractéristique toujours retrouvée c'est la délicatesse des jours, des matières et des ambiances.La construction technique est clairement et précisément détaillée ( les mesures sont en inches), les niveaux de réalisation imposent, bien sûr, des échantillons de tricotage et des prises de mesures , puisqu'on est loin du pull carré , mais il ne me semble pas y avoir de difficulté de haut vol, et beaucoup de réalisations sont faite en points très simples.Ce livre à vraiment une belle valeur.

This book is beautiful!Before I bought this book, I thought it would only consist of lingerie pieces, but it contains a variety of projects such as tank tops and accessories. I received this a few days ago and yesterday I began casting on the Arm Warmers. The pieces in this book look so feminine and delicate - I've got another 2 projects that I can't wait to begin! One of them is the Tank with 3-D crochet embellishments and the other is the Ruched Camisole.The pictures are nice and clear, and the patterns are explained thoroughly, some containing charts and diagrams. The only thing I wish was a little different about this book is the yarns used. For the Tank with 3-D crochet embellishments, the yarn was discontinued last fall and there is only one yarn brand listed for each pattern. But, the author described the blends of all the yarns, so it won't be too hard to find an alternative, I guess.Overall, I am really happy with my purchase and I can't wait to knit all the patterns!

I wasn't aware of this author's credentials until I started looking at the book. I had ordered it for the bra but since it requires underwire which I won't wear and also calls for yarn I can't find plus all sorts of other sewing materials, I will pass on the bra. However, there are several other patterns I just might try. Citrus sun top is also a kind of bra and there I don't have a problem finding the materials. Several of the patterns call for materials that must be ordered from the author. The plus side is that otherwise they probably wouldn't be available at all. As a knitter, I really don't enjoy lots of sewing and several patterns do involve a lot of work. The trumpet skirt uses a yarn I own although I don't wear skirts! It's a very nice one though. When her patterns call for the ribbing stitch, she tells you exactly how much stretch it should have which is another plus. The shaped lace tee is an easy lace top which is lovely. The racerback tank (instead of a bra) could also be something to knit for me. Her long stockings and leggings are very good but I don't make socks anymore. However, her bedjacket is also interesting. I learned a lot from reading her information on the history of these garments so even while I may never knit anything from the book, I'm glad to have it on my shelf. Also her sizes cover a very wide range and the charts are very helpful. This book is undoubtedly the best book on this subject I have seen.

This seems to be the year for books on lingerie knitting, and I've looked at them all, but this is the only one I've bought. I always know that Joan's styles will be well-written and worth knitting. While they are sweet and sexy they aren't silly or sleazy as some of the other pattern books seems to be. Plus they fit a wide range of sizes. I own a lot of knitting books and there are a lot I don't own because they aren't worth the price. This one is.

Let me begin by saying this book is absolutely beautiful. This is not your typical naughty knitting book. The designs are inspired by lingerie and although there is some actualy lingerie in the book, mostly it's full of beautiful knitted items that you would never want to wear under clothes. The photography is gorgeous, the instructions are clear, the designs are beautiful. This book is especially great for warm weather knitting. I am a fan of Joan McGowen-Michael because not only does she design sexy knits but she includes instructions for women who have some meat on their bones. When I heard she was doing a book I was very excited and the book has mostly held up to my expectation. That being said I have a bone to pick with Joan and several other authors.I opened the book and fell in love with the first sweater I saw. When I finished paging through the book, I had my first three projects, the "Lacy Summer Socks" and two camisoles-Surplice Bodice Camisole and Silk and Pearl Cami. I was excited. I was ready to buy yarn and cast on.I went to my computer to look for the yarn. First project the socks - yarn is easy to find,not too pricy- ordered, no problem. Second project - "Surplice Bodice Camisole" - yarn a bit pricy, only 10 colors - checked the type, gauge and went looking for a substitution. Once again no problem. Went looking for the yarn for the third project - "Silk and Pearl Cami" which by the way was my favorite. It's a great basic camisole. Problems - note the "s". First, the yarn recommended was Classic Elite Temptation. The yarn has been discontinued. Now I know there is often a huge span of time between when the pattern is written and when the book was completed but shouldn't someone have checked the yarns before the book went to press. Second, what's still around is going for around $45.00. That's a little pricy for a cute little camisole. But three is the biggest flub - the yarn gauge is the pattern is given as 4 stitches per inch on size 9 needles and the yarn gauge on the yarn is 3 1/4 stitches per inch on size 9 needles. Temptation isn't an easy yarn to substitute. What as I suppose to base my yarn substitution on? The gauge in the book or the gauge on the yarn. In fact if I hunt down the yarn and pay a king's ransom for it, will I get gauge the right gauge? Probably not according to the manufacturer! (I sorry I sound angry. I'm not angry, just a little annoyed.) My current solution is to go with the gauge in the pattern and see what's available for yarn.It is time for knitwear designers to wake up and realize knitting is a creative activity and part of being creative to selecting the yarn. Many knitters do not just buy the designer's choice. We're not sheep, we're knitters. The yarn mentioned is only a recommendation and fiber content, weight and gauge should be double checked in every publication because that's what many knitter's look at first.Okay I'm off my soap box. I do recommend the book, but I've only looked closely at the three patterns I mentioned so you may want to double check the gauge on the pattern and the yarn before you make a purchase. Make sure you do a swatch before you begin the project to double check. Happy Knitting.