Inspired Cable Knits : 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories

English

ISBN: 0307586391

EAN: 9780307586391

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Knitting

Publisher: Crown Publishing Group

Release Date: 01/26/2012

Synopsis: Internationally acclaimed knitwear designer Fiona Ellis shares the meditative power of mindful knitting in this collection of 20 stunning cable designs. Enriched by notes from the author about the spark behind her creative process, Inspired Cable Knitsis ideal for intermediate and returning knitters looking for a new approach to a traditional technique. Fascinated by natures wonderful variety of patterns and textures, Ellis offers new twists on cable knits. Inspired by the beauty of sand rippled by the tide, the grooves and ridges of tree bark, jagged lightning bolts, and yoga posesthese patterns are beautiful and unique. Ellis, whose designs have been acquired by many top names in the fashion industry, explains cable knitting thoroughly and offers step-by-step instruction and charts for each pattern. The books 20 unique patterns are grouped according to the four themes that have shaped Fionas design philosophy: change, nature, energy, and time. This book encourages knitters not only to create everything from sweaters to tank tops, yoga bags to pillows, and wraps to scarves, but also to experience and think

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Inspired Cable Knits : 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories

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Format: Paperback

Height: 0.45 inches

Width: 8.51 inches

Length: 10.97 inches

Weight: 21.16 oz

Pages: 144