- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Interweave Press Inc; illustrated edition edition (17 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1596680202
- ISBN-13: 978-1596680203
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 21.7 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 149,826 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"For intermediate knitters and up, or an adventurous beginner wanting to stretch his or her skills." --"Planet Purl" Inspired by techniques and motifs around the world, sixteen designers have interpreted folk knitting to produce designs for hats, scarves, mittens, socks, shawls and sweaters. By and large this works very well, I found a number of the designs made me wanted to knit them straight away. In addition you can discover how to work with colour or embellish plain knitting in the design notebook. The designs are beautifully photographed and the instructions and charts are easy to follow. You will need to substitute yarns in the UK, so make sure to match the tension.-KarenPlatt.co.uk
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"Folk Style" explores and celebrates the joys of living - and knitting - in an ever-shrinking world.Within the pages of "Folk Style", knitters will find items for women, children, babies, and the home. Patterns include a patchwork jacket, felted mukluks, a Slavic stovetop hat, a tribal baby carrier, Fair Isle socks, Nordic star pullover, shibori neck wrap, felted gauntlets, a Mexican floor pillow, Peruvian tunic, and much, much more. Filled with luscious lifestyle photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, "Folk Style" has everything the knitter needs to create amazing styles.Whether it be a simple one-colored, textured pair of mittens, or a multicolored tunic, "Folk Style" has it wrapped up in fabulous ethnic influence.It includes: patterns for women, children, babies and home; a Design Notebook with essential tips and techniques for working with color, motif, detail and embellishments; and, fresh interpretation of ethnic and global influences by today's top knitwear designers.
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Although I had followed the yarn particulars in the book Folk Style (to make a multi-coloured scarf = Modern Quilt Wrap), I now see that one yarn is incorrect - they list Rowan Kidsilk Haze 581 (Meadow) as being a pale blue; whereas it is in fact a pale green. If you use this yarn, the pattern won't work out well as there will be two similar greens next to another.
The yarn you do need is Rowan Kidsilk Haze 592 (Heavenly), which is a pale blue. Also Aqua (number unknown) would work out as well.
Many of the other patterns in the book require good embroidery techniques which might put some people off, but they are timeless pieces.
The yarn you do need is Rowan Kidsilk Haze 592 (Heavenly), which is a pale blue. Also Aqua (number unknown) would work out as well.
Many of the other patterns in the book require good embroidery techniques which might put some people off, but they are timeless pieces.
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
You can't knit just one . . .
7 Sep 2007
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You know a knitting book is a winner when you keep picking it up for just one more journey through the sensory delight of its pages. This is one of those books.
Folk Style is a lavish collection of stunningly beautiful designs. Sometimes folk elements from more than one culture or era are married with beautiful results, such as in The Grand Tour Waistcoast by Di Gilpin, which weds Greek, French, and Spanish inspirations. I particularly love Gilpin's careful placement of asymmetrical intarsia motifs so that the imbalance appears to be a natural growth. I also love how she incorporated some texture and a cable into both the background of the front and into the central motif in the back - what a lovely and fresh juxtaposition of elements! Plus the back armhole shaping . . .
I'd love to make and use Gina Wilde's Appalachian Gathering Basket, with its unusual shape, nubbly texture, faded southwestern colors, and haunting Pima Native American motifs. It's hard to stop gazing at it and turn the page. And yes, it is the perfect shape for gathering something.
Annie Modesitt proves yet again what a magnificent designer she is with her Shanghai Surplice. I got to see the original at TNNA (the industry show) and admired it there. And yes, it's given in lots of sizes - bust circumference from 30.5 to 52.5" - yay! Just looking at it makes a knitter's heart sing, because the directionality of knitting is used so well. The upper left front, with its diagonal curve from neck to midriff , sends the knitting sideways with an upward tilt, drawing the eye in a gentle and arousing manner. I love the two different armhole treatments - and the colors. This is one design that is so perfect that I'd want to knit in the original yarn and colors, and fortunately Annie chose something easily available and reasonably priced, Brown Sheep Cotton Fine.
Lisa B. Evans' Tribal Baby Carrier would be an amazing baby gift - once again, you cannot bear to turn the page.
Mags Kandis's softly felted Shibori-Esque Neck Wrap made me pause a long time to wonder if I might widen my own fashion sense to include this. It's just a little more "modern" than I usually wear, with elegant lines that are simple and graceful. If nothing else, it makes me think about doing something similar, combining Shibori and felting and weaving an end through a slit.
And it is just this kind of wondering that the editorial staff of Interweave encourages. Like the rest of books in their Knitting Style series, they include a Design Notebook in the back to inspire and guide knitters who'd like to venture down their own path of creating Folk Style garments. Twelve pages of guidance suggest how to find inspiration and develop it into working design, and show that this publisher recognizes the intelligence, eagerness to learn, and growing independence that characterizes today's knitters.
Folk Style is a lavish collection of stunningly beautiful designs. Sometimes folk elements from more than one culture or era are married with beautiful results, such as in The Grand Tour Waistcoast by Di Gilpin, which weds Greek, French, and Spanish inspirations. I particularly love Gilpin's careful placement of asymmetrical intarsia motifs so that the imbalance appears to be a natural growth. I also love how she incorporated some texture and a cable into both the background of the front and into the central motif in the back - what a lovely and fresh juxtaposition of elements! Plus the back armhole shaping . . .
I'd love to make and use Gina Wilde's Appalachian Gathering Basket, with its unusual shape, nubbly texture, faded southwestern colors, and haunting Pima Native American motifs. It's hard to stop gazing at it and turn the page. And yes, it is the perfect shape for gathering something.
Annie Modesitt proves yet again what a magnificent designer she is with her Shanghai Surplice. I got to see the original at TNNA (the industry show) and admired it there. And yes, it's given in lots of sizes - bust circumference from 30.5 to 52.5" - yay! Just looking at it makes a knitter's heart sing, because the directionality of knitting is used so well. The upper left front, with its diagonal curve from neck to midriff , sends the knitting sideways with an upward tilt, drawing the eye in a gentle and arousing manner. I love the two different armhole treatments - and the colors. This is one design that is so perfect that I'd want to knit in the original yarn and colors, and fortunately Annie chose something easily available and reasonably priced, Brown Sheep Cotton Fine.
Lisa B. Evans' Tribal Baby Carrier would be an amazing baby gift - once again, you cannot bear to turn the page.
Mags Kandis's softly felted Shibori-Esque Neck Wrap made me pause a long time to wonder if I might widen my own fashion sense to include this. It's just a little more "modern" than I usually wear, with elegant lines that are simple and graceful. If nothing else, it makes me think about doing something similar, combining Shibori and felting and weaving an end through a slit.
And it is just this kind of wondering that the editorial staff of Interweave encourages. Like the rest of books in their Knitting Style series, they include a Design Notebook in the back to inspire and guide knitters who'd like to venture down their own path of creating Folk Style garments. Twelve pages of guidance suggest how to find inspiration and develop it into working design, and show that this publisher recognizes the intelligence, eagerness to learn, and growing independence that characterizes today's knitters.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Modern Twist on Folk-Inspired Designs
10 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
For the modern knitter, this book provides a wealth of folk-inspired design that goes beyond the actual folk-style garment. For example, there is a Tribal Baby Carrier that has a Kilim pattern but looks hippy-chic and would make a beautiful gift for a young mom. There are color block scarves that look like abstract paintings based on Log Cabin quilts and some colorful socks. There is a Morroccan cap, but with big bright retro flowers.
Each design seems to apply traditional techniques you may have seen before but in a totally new way, so this is not a ho-hum, another Scandinavian or sock or bag or sweater book. For that alone, I give this book huge props. The trendy knitter is sure to find a wealth of ideas here to apply to other projects as well as plenty to do right from these patterns. The ideas incorporate applique and embroidery as well as colorwork and texture.
I liked best the Indian "silk" pillow and a simple lace pattern paisley inspired shawl as well as the bright Algonquin socks. There is something in here for any knitter and plenty to learn from. This could be a very valuable source book for a creative person.
Each design seems to apply traditional techniques you may have seen before but in a totally new way, so this is not a ho-hum, another Scandinavian or sock or bag or sweater book. For that alone, I give this book huge props. The trendy knitter is sure to find a wealth of ideas here to apply to other projects as well as plenty to do right from these patterns. The ideas incorporate applique and embroidery as well as colorwork and texture.
I liked best the Indian "silk" pillow and a simple lace pattern paisley inspired shawl as well as the bright Algonquin socks. There is something in here for any knitter and plenty to learn from. This could be a very valuable source book for a creative person.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Fresh and fun!
3 Dec 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is a creative inspiration! The color options are fresh and vibrant, and I can easily see making several of the small projects for my family without arousing that "Oh, no, where did Mom find this clunker?" response (I can see the Sunny Flowers Fez becoming an instant favorite with my granddaughter). Some of the body silhouettes are short trendy accent garments (patchwork jacket, Shanghai surplice) that would be easy to lengthen if coverage is an issue. The Algonquin socks and Bunad mukluks are adorable--just in time for winter!
I really like the suggested embellishments--embroidery touches, buttons, unexpected details--that add whimsy without overloading the designs. Mags Kandis has opened a window to fresh design and color choices.
I really like the suggested embellishments--embroidery touches, buttons, unexpected details--that add whimsy without overloading the designs. Mags Kandis has opened a window to fresh design and color choices.
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