Syndetics cover image
Image from Syndetics

Metropolitan knits : chic designs for urban style / Melissa Wehrle.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Loveland, CO : Interweave Press, 2013Description: 159 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1596687789 (pbk.)
  • 9781596687783 (pbk.)
Subject(s):
Contents:
1. Heart of the city. Opera mitts ; Uptown scarf ; Museum sweater ; Le Cirque cowlneck sweater ; Meier cardigan ; Open air pullover ; Skyline tunic -- 2. Urban Bohemia. Bleecker Street cardigan ; Magnolia Cafe cardigan ; Washington Square cardigan ; Washington Square hat ; Union Square cowl -- 3. City gardens. Cobblestone hoodie ; Atrium cardigan ; Brooklyn Bridge cardigan ; Sunday henley ; Carriage house cardigan ; Secret garden tank ; Grand Army shawl ; Courtyard pullover.
Summary: "Big city. Big style. Discover knitting that's fashionable yet timeless. Knit for uptown or downtown with a trend-setting New York City designer. With these 20 polished, sophisticated projects, knitwear designer Melissa Wehrle has created a collection that perfectly reflects the rhythm, flavor, and drama of city life. From a chunky cabled sweater and hat to a beautiful tunic and gossamer cardigan, Melissa's designs are beautifully shaped, expertly finished, and ready to be shown off on the street. They feature a variety of construction and finishing techniques, including knit-in pockets, tabs, button details, slip-stitch edgings, and small slits and pleats. Projects are divided along three themes: Heart of the City- Designed for those who enjoy sleek midtown in mind. Urban Bohemia- The downtown bohemian goddess will love these looks. City Gardens- Made to inspire a sense of tranquility. These three looks balance out a complete picture of the modern woman. What more could a city knitter need?"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 746.432 W414 Available 33111007450261
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Big city. Big style. Discover knitting that's fashionable yet timeless.

Knit for uptown or downtown with a trend-setting New York City designer. With these 20 polished, sophisticated projects, knitwear designer Melissa Wehrle has created a collection that perfectly reflects the rhythm, flavor, and drama of city life.

From a chunky cabled sweater and hat to a beautiful tunic and gossamer cardigan, Melissa's designs are beautifully shaped, expertly finished, and ready to be shown off on the street. They feature a variety of construction and finishing techniques, including knit-in pockets, tabs, button details, slip-stitch edgings, and small slits and pleats.

Projects are divided along three themes: Heart of the City - Designed for those who enjoy sleek midtown in mind. Urban Bohemia - The downtown bohemian goddess will love these looks. City Gardens - Made to inspire a sense of tranquility. These three looks balance out a complete picture of the modern woman. What more could a city knitter need?

Includes index.

1. Heart of the city. Opera mitts ; Uptown scarf ; Museum sweater ; Le Cirque cowlneck sweater ; Meier cardigan ; Open air pullover ; Skyline tunic -- 2. Urban Bohemia. Bleecker Street cardigan ; Magnolia Cafe cardigan ; Washington Square cardigan ; Washington Square hat ; Union Square cowl -- 3. City gardens. Cobblestone hoodie ; Atrium cardigan ; Brooklyn Bridge cardigan ; Sunday henley ; Carriage house cardigan ; Secret garden tank ; Grand Army shawl ; Courtyard pullover.

"Big city. Big style. Discover knitting that's fashionable yet timeless. Knit for uptown or downtown with a trend-setting New York City designer. With these 20 polished, sophisticated projects, knitwear designer Melissa Wehrle has created a collection that perfectly reflects the rhythm, flavor, and drama of city life. From a chunky cabled sweater and hat to a beautiful tunic and gossamer cardigan, Melissa's designs are beautifully shaped, expertly finished, and ready to be shown off on the street. They feature a variety of construction and finishing techniques, including knit-in pockets, tabs, button details, slip-stitch edgings, and small slits and pleats. Projects are divided along three themes: Heart of the City- Designed for those who enjoy sleek midtown in mind. Urban Bohemia- The downtown bohemian goddess will love these looks. City Gardens- Made to inspire a sense of tranquility. These three looks balance out a complete picture of the modern woman. What more could a city knitter need?"-- Provided by publisher.

Powered by Koha