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Some women live in Paris, in London, in New York. These women seem effortlessly chic and sophisticated. The rest of us aspire to look like we live in Paris, London, or New York, tirelessly trawling through local stores...but seldom finding those cool pieces. Here's the book that will let all of those wistful urban-sophisticate dreamers have the look they long for. downtownDIY Knitting speaks directly to young, design-savvy crafters with fourteen easy-to-do patterns inspired by boutique fashion. Information on yarn and tools, plus step-by-steps for basic stitches and techniques, encourages every hipster to pick up those needles and get that big-city look with or without the big city.

• Big-city looks without big-city prices

• Cool, up-market designs and look, perfect for young urban, suburban, and rural sophisticates

• Simple enough for beginners, chic enough for experts

• Impulse-buy price