Synopses & Reviews
Arm knitting (in which big yarn loops are "cast on" just below the knitter's wrists, then woven without needles to make chunky scarves and cowls) is the latest knitting craze.
Synopsis
Arm knitting (in which big yarn loops are -cast on- just below the knitter's wrists, then woven without needles to make chunky scarves and cowls) is the latest knitting craze. Especially popular among the teen and tween set, arm knit scarves and cowls knit up quickly (an hour or less) and require just a skein or two or of yarn.
This booklet offers all the basics for arm knitting, and includes twelveprojects to knit:
Your Team Scarf. Pom Pom Pretty Scarf. Knit Wit Cowl. Fun Times Scarf. Animal Instinct Fabric Scarf. Super Cozy Throw. Evening Sparkle Tie-On Collar. Purple Passion Shrug. Blue Coral Cowl. Soft & Cuddly Blanket. Green Goddess Cape. Sedona Smile Capelet.
The booklet features popular new Lion Brand, Bernat, and Red Heart yarns, along with clear instructions for each project and trouble-shooting advice for new to the craft knitters.
About the Author
Linda Zemba Burhance is a natural born knitter. While in college, she won Outstanding U.S. Student Designer and shared the stage with Ralph Lauren, Gianni Versace, Perry Ellis and Alexander Julian. She was a National Student Fashion Award winner, and her work was the subject of a television spot on PM Magazine. After graduating with a degree in Fashion Design from Marist College, Linda became Fashion Editor for a national yarn and knitting needle company, Susan Bates, where she produced the book Learn to Knit as well as several patterns for corporate pattern books. She has also worked as Fashion Editor at Phildar and has produced pattern books for Plymouth. Her knit and crochet patterns have appeared in national women’s magazines such as Women’s Day and Family Circle. Linda was honored as Woman of the Year by her peers in the fashion business and her work has appeared in several fashion shows. Linda lives in Newtown, Connecticut in an historic house with her husband and son, and, of course, a great big stash of yarn!