Margeau Blanc: A New Perspective on Winter White Knits

By Margeau Soboti

Elegant in their simplicity, these 13 gorgeous knitwear items for autumn and winter combine plain silhouettes with a chic and sophisticated appeal. Margeau Soboti, a former Vogue Knitting editor, presents clear instructions, diagrams, and color photos for seven sweaters and six accessories. Most of the patterns are sufficiently easy for novices but interesting enough for experienced knitters.
Among the easy-to-knit items are a fur bomber hat with earflaps, a square shawl with tassels, a broken rib beanie, and a fringed wrap in triangle knit-and-purl pattern. Other simple patterns include loose- and standard-fitting crewneck pullovers, a raglan-sleeve fisherman's sweater, and drop-shoulder pullovers. More challenging patterns include a cabled beanie, an oversized crewneck pullover, and a V-neck cardigan. Yarns range in color from white and snowdrift to ivory and ecru and in weight from DK to bulky, offering an exciting variety of shades and textures.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Release date: Oct 21, 2016
• ISBN: 9780486816609

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Copyright

Copyright © 2016 by Margeau Soboti

All rights reserved.

Bibliographical Note

Margeau Blanc: A New Perspective on Winter White Knits is a new work, first published by Dover Publications, Inc., in 2016.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Soboti, Margeau, author.

Title: Margeau blanc : a new perspective on winter white knits/Margeau Soboti.

Description: Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, 2016. |

Identifiers: LCCN 2016034303 | ISBN 9780486806105 (paperback) | ISBN 0486806103

Subjects: LCSH: Knitting—Patterns. | Sweaters. | White. | BISAC: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / Knitting. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Fashion. | CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Needlework / General.

Classification: LCC TT825 .S653 2016 | DDC 746.43/20432—dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015037286

Manufactured in the United States by LSC Communications

80610301 2016

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INTRODUCTION

Winter is here and I couldn’t be more excited! Nothing puts me in the holiday spirit quite like a great knitting project! Crafting that perfect winter sweater gives me something to look forward to during the cold days ahead. My hands can barely work fast enough as I knit, purl, bind off, and finally slip my new piece over my head.

I am so excited to share my new book, Margeau Blanc, with you. Chock full of perfect holiday projects to lift your spirits, Margeau Blanc features a collection of sweaters and accessories in traditional winter white designs. Elegant silhouettes with a modern twist; I chose white because it is clean, crisp, and chic. Blanc, as the French say, is the perfect backdrop for your winter wonderland or holiday soiree. I particularly love the different ranges of whites offered in every yarn. Ivory, cream, ecru—all are so lovely! Every shade of white is ethereal, and knit in a simple Stockinette stitch, or perfectly paired with another stitch to showcase differing textures.

Each season, year after year, I find myself on the hunt for the perfect sweater. I strive to create designs that are easily incorporated into every woman’s daily wardrobe, are comfortable, and timeless. All of these patterns are styles that I personally love to wear and know you will too! The designs are flattering for all body types, and every pattern ensures a simple construction, achieving a sophisticated look. Whether you like to knit in the round or sew pieces together, there is something for every knitter! I think we can all agree there is nothing more exciting than wearing a creation that is handmade. Not only will you look great, but you will feel wonderful knowing that you crafted your garment with your own two hands!

Margeau Blanc also includes a plethora of accessories to keep you warm and bundled all winter long. Each accessory incorporates my favorite knitting techniques and I’ve even included a few of my signatures: giant pom-poms, broken rib stitch, trendy triangles, and faux fur. These projects are easy enough for novices, but still remain unique and interesting for experienced knitters.

I wish you all the