Contemporary Classics

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Some styles never go out of fashion because their elegance and simplicity have a timeless quality, which endures as other fashions come and go. The Hollywood of the fifties epitomizes a chic classic style and is the inspiration behind the patterns in this fabulous new collection. Exquisitely simple sweaters, jackets, twin sets, capes and boleros have been brought up-to-date with contemporary yarns.The 24 patterns in this book cover a range of styles such as: there's a black polo-neck ssweater which can be teamed with either cropped trousers or a full satin skirt; a gorgeous soft sweater with pom-pom ties; an oversized sweater with a cowl neck hood for the super-casual look; a big lacy shawl; a short-sleeved, open-collar sweater in fine wool; a sleeveless knee-length dress; a classic twinset; a Chanel-type, collarless jacket with pocket details and a delicate, silvery cape for glamorous evenings out. Using a wide range of yarns, in elegant colours to suit any outfit and any occasion from smart to casual, these are patterns which are quick to make but which will last and last.

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Jean Moss is known worldwide for her stylish and couture knits. She is the author of two highly successful books on knitting (Sculptured Knits and World Knits) and was for 10 years a supplier to Ralph Lauren of his signature handknitted sweaters. Currently she is the designer for Artesano Alpaca Yarns, writes a problem-solving feature in Knitting magazine and runs a series of workshops in the States. She lives in York.