Simple Knits with a Twist: Unique Projects for Creative Knitters - Softcover

Erika Knight

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1584793619 ISBN 13: 9781584793618

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, 2004

Synopsis

A new collection of creative knitting designs integrates classic stitches with other craft techniques and innovative materials including wire, beads, and recycled plastic to present twenty innovative projects including wire napkin rings, an Aran armschair cover, a patchwork throw, and a beaded silk scarf. Original.

About this title

About the Author:

ERIKA KNIGHT is the author of Simple Crochet, Simple Knits for Little Cherubs, Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, and Comforts of Home. In addition to writing books, she works as a fashion and design consultant. She lives in Brighton, England.

From Publishers Weekly:

Knight’s brand of knitting and purling only vaguely resembles the art form practiced by millions of grandmothers. Although she uses needles, in her projects yarn is a variable; it’s often replaced by such diverse materials as ribbon, wire, strips of plastic and gauze. And the patterns that do use yarn go way beyond the usual patchwork scarves and lumpy sweaters. The 20 patterns here range from simple to truly byzantine. Beginners might try their hand at the Woven Woolen Rug, which employs remnants of yarn and calls for a basic stockinette stitch. The Aran Armchair Cover, on the other hand, will probably intimidate newcomers, as it requires knowledge of the reverse stockinette stitch, seed stitch, raspberry stitch, twisted stitch, diamond panel and fat cable. To her credit, Knight (Simple Crochet; Simple Knits for Little Cherubs; etc.) does explain techniques up front and uses color photographs to demonstrate steps. If nothing else, her book will encourage knitters to think beyond hats and mittens, and consider using knitting techniques to create wall hangings, dog coats, wire bowls, napkin rings or boudoir slippers.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1584793619
• ISBN 13: 9781584793618
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128