Romantic Knits: 16 Knitting Patterns for Blouses, Cardigans and Other Elegant Knitwear

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Fill your wardrobe with breathtaking handmade pieces that you will treasure for years to come. Knitwear designer Helene Arnesen is a master in combining simple knitting techniques with elegant details, such as billowing sleeves, ribbon ties and lace edging, to capture the romantic essence of vintage fashion. More than just a collection of practical patterns, this thoughtfully and artistically crafted book will evoke inspiration and delight with each turn of the page. With Helene, a world of beautiful feminine charm is only a knit purl away.

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"Helene is destined to become a legend in the knitwear design world. She has mastered the art of combining historical silhouettes with timeless stitch patterns, and her unique touch of whimsy renders each design to seem as if it has leaped out of the pages of a fairy tale."
-- Sydney Crabaugh, founder of Squid's School of Vintage Knitting, @squidneyknits

"Romantic Knits delivers airy, romantic, vintage-inspired knits that are a dream to knit while standing out as elegant pieces to wear."
-- Selina Smedsvik, owner of Through the Wardrobe Yarn Co., @through.the.wardrobe.yarnco

Author Bio

Helene Arnesen is the knitwear designer, indie yarn dyer and button collector who started the company Fabel Knitwear, where she sells her yarn and knitwear patterns. She holds a degree in Costume Design from University of the Arts London. Helene is based in Oslo, Norway.