Cashmere yes pattern ugh!
587007
I purchased a lot of cashmere scarves for Christmas. Given the impending cold snap I wanted my loved ones to be warm and toasty. I kept most of my selections. Think I ended up with about 15 when all is said and done. The cashmere was good quality, but the pattern when you spread it out just didn't work. I returned it.
1414954
How strange they can't move production off-shore and get it right! There have been conscious changes in design that detract from the classic 501 look.

Throughout the run I viewed, dozens at a local JC Penny, the thread was the wrong color; yellow not gold. I have looked at these for years and see the same sort of "mistakes".
The rear pockets have been given s strange flared look, not like in the photos here.
They can't even get the "W" on the rear pocket right! At least a little better than I have seen in the past that looked sewn by drunks!

The fit was ok and the color of the denim pretty good BUT if like me you have worn these jeans since th 60's it's easy to spot the weird differences and while if you landed from another planet and had no idea you may find them just great but not me.

I went with some Lee's. To long time Lee wearers there may be the same complaints but the Lee's are $42 and Levis $68 where I looked! ($26 vs $46 on Amazon). Wranglers also looked nicer but don't fit me right and were mid way in price.

Those I saw were made in Columbia and I was sure I had a pair of USA 501's on and checked and they are also made in Columbia! MIne are exact replica's of the 70's 501's I'm used to. Got them at a thrift store 3 years ago and have no idea of their vintage but a superior pants.

But again, the IDIOTS at Levi's made a change in perfection and I'll stick with something else until they can find the old patterns and thread and hire sober tailors!

EP
2036878
Cashmere?  No way - these are synthetic and uncomfortable - what was I thinking?  They are so inexpensive.  You get what you pay for.
1071815
I am not sure if this is truly 100% cashmere. It feels and looks more 'synthetic' than real
Cashmere. It's soft, but I returned it. Also, it is a large scarf and not a 'throw on'.
4778799
I was only looking for a super simple sweater to knit for myself. I haven't found a pattern in this book that is simple. Very hard patterns for expert knitters.
974519
I like the patterns alot, but the Artyarn yarns are super expensive. I've sure the subsitutes are not the same. I"m still looking for yarn that is cheaper. The beret shown on the color has mistakes in the pattern. I learned of this through customer reviews, where one lady asked for the correction, which the author gave.
3142903
I can't speak for the knitting instruction chapters, as I know how to knit and skipped those parts, but the patterns in this book are FUGLY.

I bought this thinking it would have some great patterns for my teen nieces - WRONG!  The patterns are just plain awful.  Knit a fake cactus?  Yeah, that's on every young hipster's list.  How about an egg cozy?  Or a cozy for individual apples or bananas?

There is a pattern for a safety pin sweater, knit with intentional holes and uses safety pins across the holes, all in a horrendous yellow/brown striped combo.  Ugh.  This is NOT cutting edge shabby fashion, it's just plain bad.

Or maybe you might like to knit up the mini-dress with lace edging...modeled on a young girl wearing pink and black striped tights.  Yeah, if you want your daughter to go out looking like a hooker, go for it.

Knitted KNEE PADS?  For BOYS?  With a brown center and powder blue/brown stripes radiating from the center?  Seriously.  What "hip young" teen boy is going to wear this?  One who wants to get beat up at the skate park.

There are a couple of patterns that are okay.  For example, fingerless gloves.  Of which there are plenty of free patterns available on the internet,  minus the unfortunate green/white striping.  There is a cute slipper pattern, that my nieces might wear around the house.  Um, yeah, that's about it for the "okay" category.

Skip this book.  I really try to be supportive of the people who put out knitting books, but dang, this one is bad.  "Hip Young Things" will not want to either own or knit the overwhelming majority of these patterns.  I feel a responsibility to warn other people not to waste their money on this book.  I'm sending my copy back.
3412256
This pattern is a nightmare. A beginner should not buy this pattern, you'll only get frustrated. The sizing is just a lie, the collar is impossible. Just imagine McCall's giving you the finger for two weeks and you'll  have the experience of trying to make this dress.
3661006
Tried to match skeins. Pattern didn't match even though same dye lot. One skein had many flaws, other skein actually had been cur and retied, several times! I guess paying more doesn't mean quality!
2402715
It looks and feels like a real nice cashmere sweater and I gave it as a gift to my daughter.  But she cannot wear it because it is so itchy.  I don't know how the yarn was made and what chemicals were used.  It is very disappointing.  I would be interested to hear what the manufacturer has to say.
3263526
I usually love Roxy suits, but I think I may have to return this bottom. Another one of the same style might be just fine, but because the print is so big, you never know what part of the pattern you're going to get. The most boring part of the pattern dominates the front, and then the back is ok, but what I really don't like is that the best part of the pattern, and the only pink in the entire suit creates a triangle right on my undercarriage! Not a great look. Contemplating ordering the same thing again to see if I get a better cut of fabric, when they carry my size again. I'm also not psyched about the cut. The small fits properly, but no matter how thin the wearer, you're bound to show a little muffin top.
353934
Not happy, learned my lesson! I have sewn patterns for many years, and Butterick skip a few steps making the end result look cheap
1553138
The starting price was normal for cashmere of good quality (not excellent but good and made in China as stated by the label), The discount was very interesting. I chose the pink, it's actually got a fuchsia more red than pink. But it is a nice color. I would say that the size can fit. And well refined. The knit is thin but normal for 2-ply, the problem is the cashmere: it is rough, not smooth. Looks more like lambswool or merino. I can not present it.
1826888
way too small and doesn't feel like any cashmere I ever felt before. Instructions for washing and fabric details on labels are all in Chinese. had to return. very disappointed. I knew $12 clearance was too good to be true.
3944
This comforter has an awesome pattern but not worth the money. I think I paid about $80.00. I wish it was made out of better quality material and I would gladly pay more for that. I got it for my teen daughter for Christmas 2012. Although I should have replaced it six months ago, I am looking for a replacement to give her this Christmas. I do not recommend this comforter set.
1198428
For the amount of money I spent on this book, I ASSUMED that the patterns would be written with care and as long as I followed them I would have no problem creating the items.  These are NOT easy patterns, but I have been crocheting for 8 years and I figured I would try some new techniques.  I am just completely ticked off now since the baby gown that was 3/4 of the way done is now TRASH due to the pattern maker not counting their stitches out.  I will be tossing this book in the trash.  There are so many other cheaper and free quality patterns out there, don't waste your money on this one!
1438099
I was so excited to find this comforter.  It was exactly what we were looking for and I ordered it despite the one negative review it had.  I am so disappointed when I received it today.  First, the picture makes it look like the argyle pattern covers the top of the bed...it does not.  The argyle pattern is only the middle 1/3.  The top 1/3 is a solid light blue and the bottom 1/3 is the solid navy.  Looks very disjointed on the bed.  Another, the stitching is horrible.  There are random navy stitches in the middle of the white diamonds on the argyle pattern.  It is also a very light comforter, not warm at all.  Had hoped for so much more!  I will keep looking as this is being returned tomorrow!