- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd (27 Dec 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861265344
- ISBN-13: 978-1861265340
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 20.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 929,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This title celebrates this traditional craft with a bold approach to the opportunities that the knitted fabric presents. This book explores the qualities of knitting in a clear way to interest new and old knitters alike. The book explains the basic stitches and techniques and creative ways of using them, together with advice on how to design your own garments, cushions and throws. Projects to make a range of jumpers, jackets, hats and cushions are also included.
About the Author
Alison Ellen trained in textile design in the 1960s - she started her own business designing and making hand-knitted garments in the 1980s. For the past twenty-five years she has been teaching on a part-time basis textile groups around the UK. She is aware of the need to encourage people to rediscover hand knitting, which has slipped into a very low profile in the UK.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Knitting for Designers,
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This review is from: Hand Knitting: New Directions (Paperback)
This book will appeal to the more experienced knitter in that it makes you think about the things you have perhps always taken for granted, such as the effect of stitches and styles of knitting on the finished product. It is particularly useful if you are beginning to design your own pieces, though there are some patterns included to use the skills that are being introduced. Explanations are clear with helpful pictures and diagrams. I'm really looking forward to her next book!
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4.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
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Inspirations galore,
By T. L. Shea - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hand Knitting: New Directions (Hardcover)
If you're looking for directions on how to knit, this isn't the book you want. If you're looking for fresh ideas and new design directions, to take your knitting to the next level, you will find a plethora of ideas to inspire you. Some of the "new directions" include knitting in circles out from the center, modular knitting techniques (more than just mitered squares), different takes on intarsia and fair isle, several ideas for stripes, etc, etc, etc. This is not a manual for the "by the book" knitter - but if you're ready to take your own knitting path, you might enjoy the view. 34 of 45 people found the following review helpful:
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Interesting Book,
By Bonnie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hand Knitting: New Directions (Hardcover)
Like wat the editorial review says, the front portion of the book covers several techniques of knitting, the basics like increases, decreases, yarn overs, color knitting (fair isle, slip stitch), short row etc. There are samples given to illustrate the techniques and basic instructions as well. There are several projects at the back that covers knitting garments in unusual and challenging ways like top down, side to side etc. It has pullovers, vests, bedjackets, pillows and hats. But just a few projects are given. Have not tried them yet, so not sure if there are any mistakes. The book is pretty expensive to buy and if you are a frequent buyer of knitting magazines, you would have read similar articles relating to knitting techniques before. If you are an experienced knitting, then don't think you will need the book, rather borrow a copy from friends or the library to try the projects. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Reprint,
By Ursula "knit to live" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hand Knitting: New Directions (Paperback)
Beware, this is a reprint from 2002. I own it and think it is a good addition if you like to be inspired by books rather than be provided with patterns .
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