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Silver Screen Knits: It’s Here!

Marilyn Monroe Sweater

Hurrah! The book is ready. [Marilyn Monroe Sweater by Kathleen Lawton-Trask.]

I’ve written a book! A collection of chic, wearable designs honoring the stars of cinema’s golden era, Silver Screen Knits will transport you back to old Hollywood. Read about each garment’s cinematic inspiration while you work with luxurious yarns and unique designs.

Volume I includes patterns by Ann Weaver, Veera Välimäki, Karida Collins, Danielle Romanetti, Becky Wolf, and me.

Silver Screen Knits: Volume I (ravelry)

Silver Screen Knits, Vol. One (ravelry)

Silver Screen Knits: Volume I (ravelry)

Silver Screen Knits, Vol. One (Print+e)

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The book includes introductions to each featured film star, notes about “must-see” moments in classic films, and quotations from some memorable characters.

Marilyn Monroe Sweater Collar

The Marilyn Monroe Sweater by Kathleen Lawton-Trask, from Silver Screen Knits: Volume I. Photo by Brandy Crist-Travers; Lisa Boggs is the model.

Volume II will be released in the spring, with patterns by Susanna I-C, Ann, Danielle, Becky, me, and others.

Faye Dunaway Traveling Top

Detail from the Faye Dunaway Top by Danielle Romanetti, also from Volume I. Modeled by Ann Weaver; Photo by Brandy Crist-Travers.

If you’re interested in Silver Screen Knits and my other knitting projects, please sign up for the Silver Screen Knits Behind the Scenes list*. You’ll get:

  • A special, behind-the-scenes look at the book, including exclusive interviews with designers and images from our photo shoots;
  • Notification of special stash giveaways just for list subscribers;
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What’s not to love?

Elizabeth Taylor Dress Hem

Detail from the Elizabeth Taylor Dress by Kathleen Lawton-Trask – again from Volume I. Worn by Jessica Quillin; photographed by Brandy Crist-Travers.

If you’d like to see more images of the garments we designed, click on the cover image below to download the First Look book (PDF), which includes images of the garments and details about the movies that inspired them.

Silver Screen Knits: Volume I

Silver Screen Knits: Volume I. Click on the cover image to download the First Look book!

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4 Comments leave one →
  1. Sandra Butler permalink
    22 September 2013 9:51 am

    Love a few, but Meryl Streep Chevron is my favorite.

  2. 6 October 2013 2:55 pm

    Great book. Congratulations !
    Karabella yarns, team

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