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Wrap Style Innovative To Traditional 24

by Pam Allen

Wrap Style Innovative To Traditional 24 Cover

ISBN13: 9781931499910
ISBN10: 1931499918
Condition: Standard
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Publisher Comments:

This contemporary collection of wraps showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers that include Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, and Jo Sharp. The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging and explore shape and silhouette possibilities in a host of techniques, including stitch patterns, color work, lace, beads, crochet, and felt. A glossary is provided, containing all the information necessary for even a novice knitter to successfully create one-of-a-kind fashions. The book also includes an in-depth section on designing and embellishing, making it a companion for future creativity. All knitters and crocheters, from the most demanding to those just embarking upon larger projects, will be inspired by these stylish designs that stretch the definition of a poncho.

Synopsis:

This contemporary collection of wraps showcases the work of 18 knitwear designers that include Lily Chin, Nicky Epstein, and Jo Sharp. The designs for these ponchos, capes, stoles, and capelets vary from simple to challenging.

About the Author

Pam Allen is the editor in chief of Interweave Knits and the author of Knitting for Dummies and Scarf Style. Her designs have been published in many magazines and were featured in Knitting in America. She lives in Dover, New Hampshire. Ann Budd is a senior editor of Interweave Knits magazine and the author of The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns and The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. In 2000 she received the Master Knitter certificate from the Knitting Guild of America. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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Krista Smith-Moroziuk, June 29, 2009 (view all comments by Krista Smith-Moroziuk)
This is a great book. Filled with timeless patterns by top designers it is a welcome addition to any knitting library. Beautiful pictures, and patterns for the beginner to the expect.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781931499910
Subtitle:
Innovative to Traditional, 24 Inspirational Shawls, Ponchos, and Capelets to Knit and Crochet
Author:
Allen, Pam
Author:
Budd, Ann
Publisher:
Interweave Press
Subject:
Knitting
Subject:
Crocheting
Subject:
Needlework - Knitting
Series:
Style
Publication Date:
September 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
9.02x8.56x.45 in. 1.22 lbs.

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