Finalist in the About.com Reader's Choice Awards for Best Knitting Book of
2011.
“A Knitting Wrapsody is a lot of fun for knitters who are looking for
something a little different in their garments. Lots of knitting projects --
socks, hats and sweaters, to name just a few – are pretty much only good for one
purpose; they can only be worn one way. But Kristin Omdahl thinks knitting
should be more versatile than that, and she's come up with some designs that
turn a cape into a coat, sweater pieces into a cape and a capelet into a scarf
or collar, just to name a few.” – About.com Guide to Knitting
“One of the most exciting new knitting books that I’ve seen in several
months…with scarves, wraps, shawls and skirts, it has something in it for just
about everyone.” – Courier-News
“These fresh patterns feature some unusual design elements that make them
outstanding…the handy DVD reference guide is the next best thing to having a
private instructor at your side. Whether your interest is lace, texture or
construction details, this collection has a little something for everyone.” –
Monsters and Critics
“Now, [Kristin Omdahl] brings her dramatic style to knitting with 18
drop-dead gorgeous projects unlike anything you’ll ever see in stores. The
wraps, skirts and shawls in A Knitting Wrapsody incorporate unusual
elements and clever designs to make them really stand out. Omdahl demonstrates
her new and unusual techniques on the DVD that comes with this book.” –
Crafter’s Choice
“A very nice book, complete with the awesome DVD.” –
CraftGossip.com
“Fresh ideas…the included DVD is a nice touch too, though the written
descriptions seem quite clear. If you do better with visual aids, you’ll
appreciate the DVD.” – Knitting Scholar
“There are plenty of interesting stitch pattern and clever constructions to
keep you interested and challenged.” – The Yarn Lounge
“The experimental construction makes the designs elegant and eye-catching.
Many of the patterns incorporate quite complicated techniques, but thanks to the
bonus DVD that demonstrates unusual stitches step-by-step, the designs are still
manageable for newbie knitters.” – Yarn Forward Magazine
“Kristin takes some unusual approaches to her techniques and the
accompanying DVD will guide you through. A perfect way to learn, and who better
to learn from!” – Terry Kinche, CraftGossip.com Knitting Editor
“This is the first knitting book I've seen that has a how-to DVD included
and I LOVE THAT!! For people like me who love knitting, but don't always feel
confident in their skills, an instructional DVD is invaluable. I would say this
is an advanced level book, most of the projects are quite intricate, like
wearable works of art.” – Laurie Perry, aka Crazy Aunt Purl, author of
Drunk, Divorced & Covered in Cat Hair: The True-Life Misadventures of a
30-Something Who Learned to Knit After He Split
“Wrap yourself in the beauty and elegance of knitted art-to-wear with
amazing ideas, inspiration and patterns from designer Kristin Omdahl's latest
book, “A Knitting Wrapsody”. If your knitting skills are intermediate to
advanced, this is a definite must-add to your collection of knitting books." –
The Detroit News
“Kristin Omdahl is full of ideas and always coming up with very interesting
techniques for which she is merging her very artistic and creative side with her
mathematically-oriented mind. We see the result in her designs as fascinating
shapes and interesting usage of known stitches.” – Faina Goberstein, The
Designer’s Studio
"Overall, the book is well-produced: there are lots of clear photos of each
piece; charts and schematics are sharp and usable; the design layout is visually
pleasing. The patterns seem easy to follow.” – Knit and Travel,
Blog
“Kristin Omdahl’s designs are not only striking and innovative, they’re
strong reminders that knitting and crochet are joined at the hip. Each craft
has much to offer on its own, but as you’ll see when you take a look at
Kristin’s latest book, “A Knitting Wrapsody”, bringing the two techniques
together opens up a whole new territory.“ - Knitcircus
“This is a wonderful and welcome addition to a book with so many exciting
and beautiful patterns.” – Knitty.com
“Each of her knit designs exudes her same signature style: drapey, soft,
feminine, intricate, mathematical, simple.” - lindamade
“This is a lovely book, showing many different ways to wrap yourself in
lovely and cozy hand knits from top to bottom. There is elegant, warm, summery,
fun and funky to be found.” – Monika Steinbauer, Smoking Hot
Needles
“If you’re interested in unique shapes and a build-as-you-go construction
style, this would be a good book to pick up.” – Stefanie Japel, author of
Glam Knits
“What a fun and inventive book! Lots of interesting patterns! There are
plenty of interesting stitch pattern and clever constructions to keep you
interested and challenged." - The Yarn Lounge
"For her first knitting book, Omdahl returns to territory she so
successfully explored with a hook in Wrapped in Crochet." – Yarn
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