Layers Pattern Books
I am thrilled to do this Layers book review. What is the Layers book review? It is a review of two pattern books authored by my good friend Kristin Omdahl. Not only did she produce and release one book, but two books at the same time! That is really an amazing accomplishment. They are filled with the best garment patterns!
Specifically, one of the Layers books contains crochet patterns and the other contains knitting projects. Both books focus on making fashionable garments.
You’ll find a variety of tops, ruanas, tunics, cardigans, wraps, skirts, and more in each. I made a video detailing both books and what I like about the patterns within each.
Kristin Omdahl
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Here are the 18 projects:
Agnes Vest – short sleeved cardigan with a corset tie closure.
Astral Vest – crochet duster vest.
Brianna Cowl – seamless project worked in the round.
Brielle Ruana – created by crocheting around two scarves seamlessly.
Bryce Hat – simple stitch for a warm hat, similar to the knit Gia hat.
Chandra Cardigan – bolero cardigan.
Cora Cardigan – lace bolero wrap cardigan.
Echo Shrug – crochet on fabric cocoon shrug.
Fae Ruana – fringed ruana.
Gillian Shrug – lace rectangular shrug construction, similar to the knit Desna Shrug.
Lia Capelet – half circle shawl with corset ties.
Meadow Poncho – striped lace poncho.
Morgana Poncho – open shoulder poncho.
Polly Skirt – crochet lace skirt. Check out the pretty knit Annaliese Skirt.
Sabrina Vest – motif topper vest.
Sally Vest – cardi wrap vest.
Selena Ruana – join as you go construction.
Violeta Tank Top – trapeze tank top. The knitted Trina Tank Top is gorgeous too!
Here are the 19 projects:
Abby Shawl – rectangular lace shawl with a simple tab closure.
Annaliese Skirt – seamless knit in the round lace skirt. Check out the pretty crochet Polly Skirt.
Annika Necklace – an i-cord celtic heart jewelry piece.
Bibiana Lace Top – seamless, knit in the round reversible pullover.
Celeste Scarf – asymmetrical scarf with a scalloped edging.
Claire Pullover – an off the shoulder pullover.
Desna Shrug – lace rectangular shrug, similar to the crochet Gillian shrug.
Emilia Vest – knit fringe vest.
Gabrielle Cape – top down, half hexagon floral lace cape.
Gia Hat – simple stitch pattern for a warm hat, similar to the crochet Bryce hat.
Jenna Poncho – top down, raglan yoke style construction.
Kayla Cowl – delicate lace mobius cowl.
Maisie Cowl – beaded knit cowl.
Samantha Shawl – lace and drop stitch shawl.
Skyla Headband – beaded headband.
Tasha Shawl – scalloped lace knit shawl.
Trina Tank Top – floral cut out tank top. The crochet Violeta Tank Top is pretty too!
Virginia Scarf – beaded necklace scarf.
Zoe Cowl – worked in the round knit cowl.
You’ll find traditional knit and crochet written instructions. Plus there is a detailed glossary for abbreviations. You’ll also find stitch diagrams as well as construction diagrams. The layout of the book is very clean. The print is of a larger, easy-to-read size.
For many of the garments, you’ll find sizes ranging from XS to 3X. Accessories like hats and shawls generally run in a single size and are designed with enough ease or stretch to accommodate most sizes.
