The Bottom Line
Pros
- This could make a great gift for a young knitter.
- The patterns used are good inspiration for other projects.
- The instructions are easy to comprehend.
Cons
- Some of these are simply variations of commmon knitting patterns.
- There are no instructions for learning how to knit, so no beginners!
- This book doesn't really introduce any new 'punk' stitches.
- Some patterns are repetitive, like the hats.
Description
- This is a great gift for a young knitter you might know.
- You need to already know how to knit to start using this book.
- Lots of photos will lend you inspiration on how to use common knitting patterns for punk styles.
Guide Review - Pretty in Punk: 25 Punk, Rock, and Goth Knitting Projects
There are so many things to knit out there. We've all experienced the gift of Grandma's V-neck sweater love, so keep that in mind the next time you're stitching. How about something strikingly original that will actually come out of the closet more than once a year?'Pretty in Punk: 25 Punk, Rock, and Goth Knitting Projects' will get you started down a path of knitting that might have to uttering the word 'rad' to yourself before you're done.
Beyond the signature mohawk hat featured on the front of the book, 'Pretty in Punk shares with us a variety of sweaters, skirts and accessories that will time warp you back into the 80's. But these are really just 'punk' takes on traditional knit patterns that are readily available free of charge online. 'The Swindle', for example, is simply a striped sweater, and 'Goth Girl' is a regular netting shirt that can be worn over a tank top or bathing suit.
While the book does deliver a punk-style take on knitting, it isn't really anything you couldn't do on your own with a little imagination. If you've got punk ideas for ways to incorporate knits into your wardrobe, then you're already on your way without having to purchase the book.
If you are looking to add some punk-inspired designs to your knitting arsenal, check this one out of the library just to jump-start a new way of looking at old knitting patterns.
