Boyfriend Sweaters by Bruce Weinstein
Nineteen designs and techniques inspired by menswear that will look good on both him and her. As long as men have had sweaters, women have borrowed them. Popular knitwear designer Bruce Weinstein bridges the gender gap by offering nineteen boyfriend sweaters and accessories that are uber-comfortable, stylish and sized to fit either sex. Featuring techniques knitters love, including reversibles, cables, Fair Isle and herringbone, as well as tips and ideas on making garments more masculine or feminine, these designs will look great on men and fabulous on women.
"The nineteen garments and accessories Weinstein has created are guy-friendly classics with universal appeal..Whether you're interested in a 'His' or 'Hers,' you'll find a well-thought-out project to stitch." - Vogue Knitting magazine
"The perfect jumper is one that's simple enough for him, yet stylish and flattering for her, and Bruce Weinstein's collection of boyfriend sweaters do just that! With 19 unisex projects to make, the designs are wardrobe classics that you'll be wearing (or borrowing!) for years to come." - Let's Knit magazine
"The designs tend more towards the classic than the trendy, and they look like sweaters the guys I know in Real Life would actually wear. But knit in a smaller size and in a different color, they would look equally good on women...If you are looking for a set of nice classic designs for both men and women, look no further." - Wendy D. Johnson, WendyKnits.net and author of Socks from the Toe-Up
"Break the sweater curse with Boyfriend Sweaters by Bruce Weinstein...With classic shapes and sophisticated details, these comfortable, effortlessly wearable sweaters are right on trend." --Interweave Knits
"The perfect jumper is one that's simple enough for him, yet stylish and flattering for her, and Bruce Weinstein's collection of boyfriend sweaters do just that! With 19 unisex projects to make, the designs are wardrobe classics that you'll be wearing (or borrowing!) for years to come." - Let's Knit magazine
"The designs tend more towards the classic than the trendy, and they look like sweaters the guys I know in Real Life would actually wear. But knit in a smaller size and in a different color, they would look equally good on women...If you are looking for a set of nice classic designs for both men and women, look no further." - Wendy D. Johnson, WendyKnits.net and author of Socks from the Toe-Up
"Break the sweater curse with Boyfriend Sweaters by Bruce Weinstein...With classic shapes and sophisticated details, these comfortable, effortlessly wearable sweaters are right on trend." --Interweave Knits
Bruce Weinstein is an authority on men (since he is one of them) and on handknits (he's been designing knitwear and teaching knitting for over a decade). He is also the co-author of 15 cookbooks, including the Ultimeate Cook Book series. He has appeared on the Today show, The View, CBS This Morning and QVC, and he writes for numerous national publications.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780307587121 |
| ISBN 10 | 0307587126 |
| Title | Boyfriend Sweaters |
| Author | Bruce Weinstein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2012-12-18 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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