Author : Lela Nargi
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 22,14 MB
Release : 2011-10-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1610597788
Here is the history of knitting around the globe, examining styles, techniques, and particular styles countries and regions—including England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Iceland, Japan, Australia, Canada, United States, Peru, Bolivia, and more. Highlighted are 20 profiles of historically significant knitters who are using particular techniques today—plus 20 patterns that exemplify knitting traditions from around the world.
Author : Stephanie van der Linden
Publisher : Interweave
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 29,19 MB
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596684755
International sock knitting sensation Stephanie van der Linden shares an irresistible collection of 26 original designs inspired by global knitting traditions. In Around the World in Knitted Socks , you?ll travel through world cultures by foot and try your hand at new patterns and techniques. Using stitch motifs and colors, knitting techniques and construction details, the socks blend regional knitting traditions with Stephanie?s unique design flair. Drawing inspiration from signature local textiles such as Turkish kilim carpets, Japanese sashiko embroidery, Belgian lace, American quilts, and Scottish argyle tartan, each pattern is distinctly tied to both country and culture. You?ll also learn traditional knitting techniques including Estonian and Latvian braids, Norwegian stranded knitting, and Austrian twisted-stitch designs. Though each pattern in Around the World in Knitted Socks draws on a different global inspiration, the thoughtful construction and attention to detail are signature elements of Stephanie?s work and are showcased in both detailed photography and an illustrated glossary.
Author : Kari Cornell
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 26,68 MB
Release : 2011-07-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1610602463
This book collects 25 fantastic patterns for socks inspired by knitting traditions from around the world. Patterns from top designers including Star Athena, Beth Brown-Reinsel, Candace Eisner Strick, Chrissy Gardiner, Janel Laidman and Anna Zilboorg are featured, along with an introduction from Nancy Bush, author of Folk Socks.
Author : Kari Cornell
Publisher : Creative Publishing international
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 15,53 MB
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1610588606
Knitting expert Kari Cornell teaches you how to make your own baby knits in all of the world’s authentic traditions. Baby Knits from Around the World showcases 20 designs by well-known artisans hailing from classic knitting traditions in Scandinavia, Ireland, Scotland, England, the Baltics, Europe, South America, and North America. The book includes detailed instructions for ever-popular baby hats, blankets, sweaters, booties, pants, dresses, toys, and mitts; while introductions to each pattern detail the history of the technique that the design employs. With over 100 gorgeous photos and diagrams throughout, knitters of all proficiency levels are sure to enjoy Kari Cornell’s hand-picked collection of baby knitting projects.
Author : Margaret Stove
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1596689919
The spectacular knitted lace designs of New Zealand designer Margaret Stove are truly the pinnacle of the craft. In Wrapped in Lace, dive into Margaret's love for learning and creating knitted lace, then begin your own journey to master lace knitting with 12 original patterns. To appreciate the history of knitted lace, follow Margaret's quest to design and knit the legendary "wedding ring shawl"--A large lace shawl so fine and delicate that it can be drawn through a wedding ring. Wrapped in Lace shares the art of designing patterns and the characteristics of lace traditions from around the wor.
Author : Cheryl Oberle
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,80 MB
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1620332663
Knitters will delight in these 25 traditional and innovative vest patterns collected from around the world and through the ages. Both functional and decorative, these wonderful projects for men's and women's vests are accompanied by folk stories and regional histories from the country of the design's origin, including Tibet, Scandinavia, Guatemala, Japan, North America, and many others. More than a pattern book, readers will feel connected to the cultures behind the projects as they bring these native crafts to life.
Author : Threads Magazine
Publisher : Taunton
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 12,53 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781561580262
Learn various techniques for multi-coloured knitting, twisted, stranded and woven including patterns from around the world.
Author : Brandon Mably
Publisher : Sixth & Spring Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 39,35 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 193302707X
Throughout his years working as a knitwear designer, Brandon Mably has had the good fortune to journey around the world presenting his hugely popular “Color in Design” workshops. Wherever he went, Mably took inspiration from the local crafts and colors. Now, he shares some of the ideas he’s gathered in a collection of unique projects bound to tempt any knitter. Beautiful as these pieces are, they’re also straightforward, with most featuring a basic stockinette stitch and his own simple color technique. The 20 items include a Guatemalan bird-patterned slipover, Indian felted bag, Apache waistcoat, South African hands cushion, and Australian zebra swing jacket. In addition, Mably provides a lively account of his adventures in a visual travel diary that pays homage to the countries he’s visited.
Author : Rae Compton
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 20,23 MB
Release : 2010-06-17
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486476472
Knitters of all skill levels will find this volume an excellent source of inspiration as well as a guide that ranges from familiar Shetland and Fair Isle patterns to charming, lesser-known styles of Norway, Greece, Turkey, and other countries. Illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and charts, it also provides instructions for 13 traditional garments.
Author : Beth Brown-Reinsel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 14,3 MB
Release : 2018-07-31
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1632506165
Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years! This completely revised and update version of the perennial bestseller includes 100% new photography, new patterns, and more! This special edition celebrates with new patterns for sweaters in the traditional gansey style as well as new explorations of modern gansey-inspired patterns. Full-color, step-by-step photography walks you through a variety of traditional gansey techniques and construction methods, plus contemporary sources for traditional gansey yarns are shared, making this as vital to your knitting library as the original.
