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The Complete Surprise: Knitting Elizabeth Zimmermann's Surprise Jacket Paperback – May 6, 2016

by Elizabeth Zimmermann (Author), Cully Swansen (Author)
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The Complete Surprise is truly a complete guide to Elizabeth Zimmermann's Surprise Jacket - filled to the brim with exciting projects for absolute beginner to experienced knitter! Most people learn to knit by making a simple scarf. The Complete Surprise uses this approach, with a twist: New knitters start with a Surprise Scarf, knit with a unique shape and incorporating all the basic knitting techniques needed to make Elizabeth Zimmermann's iconic Baby Surprise Jacket. Move from the Scarf to the Baby Surprise Jacket and knit one of the most popular knitting designs ever, with a wealth of optional variations. Add colors when and where you like, to create a one-of-a-kind look. Next try the brand-new variations: Surprise Dress, Surprise Bolero, and Surprise Snuggle Suit, along with the classic EZ Surprise Bootees and Surprise Bonnet. Plus, with the author's revolutionary analysis of Elizabeth Zimmermann's design and new approach to sizing, the book enables you to knit a Jacket of any size (Adult, Baby or Child) that is custom fit (in body circumference, body length, sleeve depth and sleeve length) using the wool, needles and gauge of your choice! Advanced knitters can incorporate new options from a curved neck to waist shaping, and the colorful Circular Stranded Surprise Jacket is covered in detail.
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    978-0942018394
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schoolhouse Press; First Edition (May 6, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0942018397
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0942018394
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 204 ratings

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J DeMeuse
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome technique!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018
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I had only heard about this until I found this book. I read some and proceeded to make the baby sweater....kinda blind. It came out great!! Now I want to make my 2 10 yr-old granddaughters sweaters. It is a fascinating technique!! It is not for a new beginner but not hard either if you just follow the directions.
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Baby Surprise Demystified
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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I've knit the BSJ at least 4 times previously and I've got notes that remind me if how to avoid some pitfalls. The second one went more easily than the first because I knit it right after the first, just in a bigger size. With 3 and 4 I was back to struggling again. Cully's book has already been helpful for #5 currently on the needles. I love the look of his lifted increase. His additional notes improve on Elizabeth's sometimes sparse directions and the pictures are really helpful. Elizabeth was the one to make me the "boss of my own knitting". Cully continues that encouragement. Kudos to him and Schoolhouse Press. Once I get a couple sweater's finished for the upcoming great-niece, I may finally have the courage to tackle the Adult Surprise.
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Pamela A. Pew
5.0 out of 5 stars it's great to be able to translate to an adult sweater
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2017
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After having made about a gazillion Baby Surprise Jackets, it's great to be able to translate to an adult sweater. Easy to follow instructions, extremely detailed explanation of how it works, and why it works. Makes it endlessly customizable!
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Cachafaz
4.0 out of 5 stars A small and instructional knitting book.
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023
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Great knitting book for fans of Elizabeth Zimmermann.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great info!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2022
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Good book for knitters.
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kaarrll
5.0 out of 5 stars I love anything and everything EZ
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2016
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I love anything and everything EZ. This book is a welcome and useful addition to my collection. It is packed full of helpful information and tips. A fascinating read for any knitter and a real treat for EZ fans. SHP has also published a Surprise Jacket Calculator, available to download from their website, that complements the information in this book. I haven't bought it yet, but I certainly intend to do so soon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It makes making the sweater easier
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2019
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I loved the book. I enjoy a hard copy craft book for reviewing and studying the pattern. I am looking forward to working on the patterns out of the book.
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Linda Fuller Silver
5.0 out of 5 stars Built on the great creative foundation of Elizabeth Zimmerman's work. Definitely had to have for everyday use!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017
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Delightful update of Elizabeth Zimmerman's work, by her granddaughter. Builds on EZ's fantastic idea of knitting as sensible and not terribly fussy
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Annick
4.0 out of 5 stars Pas d’infos sur nombres de mailles par taille âge de bébé
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2022
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J’aurais aimé avoir pour faire le baby surprise jacket pour un bébé à venir mais elle nous indique comment faire les calculs basés sur la taille réelle du bébé qui n’est pas encore né. J’ai ensuite appris que sur le patron unique sur Ravelry Ces informations y étaient. Donc déception à ce niveau sinon le livre est une mine d’informations quand on peut prendre les mesures de notre sujet qui portera notre tricot.
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peyote67
4.0 out of 5 stars Interessante
Reviewed in Italy on January 3, 2022
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Il libro per chi ha voglia di imparare tecniche avanzate di maglia ai ferri; tratta principalmente una modalità unica di creare un cardigan, le sue varianti eseguendolo dalla taglia neonato a quella adulto. L'unica pecca è che non sia mai stato tradotto in italiano.
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Yuna
5.0 out of 5 stars Ein Klassiker unter den Strickanleitungen
Reviewed in Germany on September 3, 2021
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Wichtig vorweg: Um dieses Produkt sinnvoll nutzen zu können, muss man die amerikanische Strickterminologie kennen.

Alle Sondermaschen werden im Buch sehr ausführlich bebildert erklärt. Zusätzlich gibt es ein Schal-Projekt, in dem diese Maschen alle zur Abwendung kommen, um vorher zu üben. (Hab ich nicht gemacht, mir haben die Fotos und Maschenbeschreibungen gereicht)

Die Ursprungsjacke ist einmal in einer Prosa-Mitlesevariante geschrieben und einmal als Row-by-row-Variante. Ich persönlich kam mit letzter besser klar, hab beides versucht und viel zwischendrin geblättert. Was gut war, denn beide Anleitungen haben ihre Vorteile.

Für mich als erfahrene Anfängerin war die Jacke so gut machbar.

Das Buch wartet nich mit verschiedenen Variationsanleitungen auf, die ich nicht nachgestrickt habe.

Insgesamt ist das Buch gut durchdacht. Besonders die ausführlich bebilderten Anleitungen machen es das Geld wert.

Werde die Jacke in Zukunft öfter stricken, wenn das Kind größer wird.
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Gingamomma
5.0 out of 5 stars Initially daunting but soon got the idea
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2019
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Quite tricky to get my head around this book - made one jacket according to the only set of line-by-line instructions, and then it made sense! The instructions referred back to the details, so it was really straightforward. Made a second little jacked and improved on the first, no stopping me now!
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5.0 out of 5 stars More communication w’ll much better or ring before then I do work different shifts it hard for me
Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2021
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Finally I got my book in good condition but I didn’t like it no toll me wear my parcel was I have Message the Ups to know what happen, so I got
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