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Knitting New Scarves: 27 Distinctly Modern Designs

by Lynne Barr

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Scarves are often the first garments beginning knitters try. Then, when they feel ready for a greater creative thrill, they move on to other types of garments. In Knitting New Scarves, Lynne Barr beckons all levels of knitters back to their humble beginnings and then wows them with 27 spectacularly modern designs, each created using an innovative new technique or a unique take on a traditional one.

This novel approach, which dares knitters to rethink what is possible by simply manipulating knits and purls, leads to a collection of flattering, functional, and fun-to-make accessories. Imagine a scarf that looks like a strand of black pearls or unfolds like an accordion, one that playfully draws inspiration from the famed Chanel jacket or a twisting futuristic high-rise.

Every scarf is shown in its finished form in beautiful still-lifes by photographer Tyllie Barbosa, and, when unusual techniques are called for, up-close step-by-step photos are provided as well. This means every scarf in this masterful collection is both captivating and accessible for all levels of knitters.

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This compilation features 27 scarf patterns, each with detailed step-by-step instructions and photos to make learning these new techniques easy and fun.
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About the Author

LYNNE BARR has led hand-knitting workshops in the U.S., taught machine knitting to factory workers in Haiti, and designed sweaters for upscale boutiques. With her husband she designed and produced a commemorative sweater for L.L. Bean and co-authored two books: Sweaterscapes of the North Country and Sweaterscapes of the American West. Barr lives in Maine.TYLLIE BARBOSA is a Chicago-based photographer specializing in food and product photography.
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umhmmihearu, February 26, 2009 (view all comments by umhmmihearu)
These scarfs are great! New and innovative designs abound. Directions are written well, easy to follow.
I'm sure anyone can find several to make for self or others.Definitely worth buying. The compliments received are an added plus. Fresh, new and enjoyable.
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Chris Wahlgren Edison, May 17, 2008 (view all comments by Chris Wahlgren Edison)
This is a really cool guide to making arty scarves. These aren't necessarily the kinds of scarves you'd wear on a super-cold day, but they're cool to look at -- one is woven out of i-cord strips in a loose basket weave and then held together with elastic thread, another is knit almost to look like chain links. If you're bored with normal-looking scarves and are willing to accept a challenge, this book is worth checking out. It's also very popular. My local yarn shop, String Theory, has samples of a couple of these scarves already, and the book has flown off their shelves.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781584796336
Subtitle:
27 Distinctly Modern Designs
Author:
Barr, Lynne
Photographer:
Barbosa, Tyllie
Other:
McKaig, Kelly
Author:
Barbosa, Tyllie
Publisher:
Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
Subject:
Knitting
Subject:
Scarves
Subject:
Needlework - Knitting
Subject:
Fashion
Subject:
Scarves; knitting; crafts
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
September 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
9.50 x 7.00 in
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