Synopses & Reviews
With patterns for felters of all levels of expertise, this project book offers more than 50 colorful, inspirational ideas for traditional garments with a northern European flair. Emphasizing warmth and durability, these sweaters, scarves, hats, slippers, and bags all demonstrate the wonderful qualities of felted knitting and make great gifts for both young and old. The simple and attractive felting techniques employed in the book will enhance the skills of even the most accomplished knitter. Additional ideas for embroidery, beads, and other embellishments allow for a variety of finishing touches so that reusing a pattern never yields the same results.
Review
"This book is based on the idea of knitting first and then felting the knitting." Workshop on the Web
Synopsis
Make beautiful bags, stylish sweaters, warm scarves and hats, soft slippers and more, then add embroidery and beads. These stylish garments and accessories show off the wonderful qualities of felted knitting, with many ideas for individual touches.
About the Author
Gerd Fjellanger is a former knitting designer for a Norwegian yarn company. She owns a knitting business that regularly supplies designs and instructions to yarn companies and magazines all over the world.