Hush

I love Kim Hargreaves designs and have a few favorites of hers (Scarlet, Storm, Shadow, etc.), though I reflexively buy them just to see what's what. In the past, I've been disappointed by the tendency to retread patterns over and over with negligible variations. That's why I recommend you see all the patterns in ANY KH book at the Rowan website to avoid overlap yourself. Each is nifty, but be choosy and you'll spend your money more wisely than I.With Hush, however, there are many new, varied silhouettes, from sort of OSFA boxy/loose to fitted, flattering and very feminine new ideas galore. There are a number of simple beginner projects with more sophistication than the usual very easy knit patterns (a boxy boyfriend cardigan in brushed fleece, a cropped big wool cardie with raglan sleeves, the poncho on the cover). For those with more experience, button at the shoulder sweaters in lovely-really lovely-aran cables that are quite different from one another, a Lima long tunic with side vents, a kidsilk haze funnelneck and KSH 'Galen' a cabled cardigan--I'm dying to knit both right away even tho' it's practically spring. I'll probably knit 1/2 of the patterns here, despite owning more than a dozen other KH pattern books already. Cabled 'Firth' retreads a lace up the side sweater idea from earlier books, 'Fauna' (felted aran tweed) is her umpteenth tailored cardigan jacket but in a fresh look/style.There is a variety of Rowan yarns used, too. I find substitutes when the yarn cost is too high for me, but I love having designs made in lots of gauges, types of yarn as reference. (When Rowan goes on sale, I nab the actual yarn for a beloved possibility, too.)There are few meh designs: a simple long scarf that hardly requires a pattern and Portlandia-style hats, If you like that sort of thing. Hush offers nice options but just a few, the right amount, not filler.This feels fresher than most to me, for what that's worth. Go to knitrowan and see if you agree.

This was a gift for my Mom, who loves Kim Hargreaves patterns and has a collection of her books. When it arrived the book was brand new, in perfect condition. It did take a while to receive it since it was not on Prime but, just to see the smile on her face it was well worth the wait.She has started a knitting project out of the book already.

Love all her books and almost have all of them.

Lots of patterns I will use, book was in very good condition.

Product was as advertised.

Good

Love the patterns in this book. Once I work my tensions correctly, I have found it to be pretty accurate - but we all knit slightly differently. I adore the KimHargreaves designs.

Lots of great patterns. Well illustrated and clear.

Designs not what I expected

Beautiful designs.

As always, Kim hargreaves has come up with another lovely selection of patterns, very pleased with this book.

Great book

Beautiful photos and lovely patterns.

lovely patterns and easy to follow

Love Kim Hargreaves books and this one is no exception

Excellent book. Love this designer.

Fabulous patterns