Amy Herzog Boeken

The essential reference book for creating sweaters from scratch

Typescript, dated Draft 9/20/17. Very lightly marked with blue ink by videographer on Oct. 27, 2017, when videorecording the stage production at the New York Theatre Workshop, 79 East Fourth Street, New York, N.Y. The production was first performed April 28, 2017, and was directed by Anne Kauffman.

It's the middle of the night when 21-year-old Leo arrives on the doorstep of the West Village apartment where his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera lives. She's an old Communist who lives alone, he's a latter-day hippie

Much like the Dove Real Beauty campaign, Knit to Flatter is about celebrating the body you have been given, and creating garments that will make you look and feel great. Knit to Flatter is a real woman's guide to knitting garments that truly fit and flatter any body shape.

In this follow-up to Knit to Flatter, author Amy Herzog is back with more real-talk for knitters. In Knit Wear Love, she guides us through picking a base pattern that works for our inherent shape, then customizing it to suit our size and style—all with the skill of a top-notch teacher and designer and the honesty and humor of a BFF. Known for her uncanny ability to simplify what might initially seem complex, Herzog masterminded for Knit Wear Love an easy mix-and-match pattern system that allows us to choose among the eight key sweater forms (pullover, cardigan, vest, cowl, tunic, wrap, tank, and bolero/shrug); eight fashion styles (modern, classic, romantic, sporty, bohemian, avant-garde, vintage, and casual); a trove of customization details; ten sizes; and three gauges of yarn. The result? Sweaters we can knit with confidence, wear with pride, and love for many years to come. 

Examining the intersection of music and movement within linear narratives, the work highlights how musical spectacles can disrupt traditional storytelling. Herzog critiques the formulaic representational strategies often used in films, which tend to recycle familiar plots and stereotypes related to race, gender, and class. Despite these limitations, she emphasizes the transformative power of musical moments, suggesting they can challenge and reshape viewers' experiences.

From knitting superstar Amy Herzog, a much-anticipated guide that teaches real women how to create perfect knitted sweaters every time