Kaffe Fassett, perhaps the most celebrated textile artist in the world today, is known above all for his mastery of color. In his first book collaboration with Brandon Mably, his studio design partner, Kaffe finds exciting inspiration in the textures, shapes, and patterns all around us, in nature and in everyday life, to create more than 35 vibrant, gorgeous knitting projects: scarves, sweaters, vests, pillows, afghans, all with the signature color flair that is the Kaffe Fassett trademark.
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Kaffe Fassett has a tremendous following all over the world as the premier color knit/quilt/needlepoint designe, who has authored more than 30 books. A true pioneer, he was the first-ever living textile designer to have a show at the Victoria and Albert museum in London. Brandon Mably tours the world conducting classes and seminars on knitting and the use of color in fashion. He has authored numerous books, including Knitting Color.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By I. Stratton
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There are some great things in this book - most of the best using the Regia Hand dyed effect yarns and the space dyed sock yarns. One could use other similar sock yarns though I am sure. I've taken the idea from the Hyacinth scarf and started on a blanket and ordered the yarn for the poppies stole. My daughter loves the striped scarves. However there are just as nice patterns in the booklet from Regia also designed by the same chaps.... Many of the ideas are not complicated but good use of yarns - though some will be very expensive, unless you have yarns in your stash some of the stoles and blankets are going to cost over £100 to make.
now a month later ...... makinng the poppies stole in the Regia Hand dye effect yarn, the yarn is a nightmare..... slippy and gets tangled all the time...
now a month later ...... makinng the poppies stole in the Regia Hand dye effect yarn, the yarn is a nightmare..... slippy and gets tangled all the time...
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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This is a beautifully produced book showing off not just the work of Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably but also gorgeous photographs of the things that inspire them - from nature, from pottery, from textiles. This is what I would term a coffee table book as it is wonderful just to look at the glorious photography and read about what inspires their design processes but often such books aren't really very practical with few if any patterns that you would really want to knit. This is what sets this book apart from the rest - it is full of some very doable ideas and patterns for both the beginner and the experienced knitter and encourages you to experiment and push your boundaries with the use of colour and texture. I am already on my second Hyacinth Scarf which is so easy, so quick to make but so effective using one 100g ball of Regia Stripe and one 20g ball of Rowan Kidsilk Haze. It is worth noting that the patterns are all for accessories such as scarves, stoles, throws, hats etc and not for actual garments.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Helen B
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I eagerly awaited this book and wasn't disappointed when it arrived .... Beautiful pictures , lovely stories behind the designs and well written patterns ..... So much warmth comes through on each page and you're literally inspired to knit with each page read .....
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The Fabulous Color Guys
A wonderful boost of energy and happiness comes from looking in this book - without even trying out the patterns - can't wait to get knitting!
Published 1 day ago by Lise Greve
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Inspirational
A gorgeous, inspirational book. Might give it five stars when I have had time to knit some of the projects and test the accuracy of the pattern instructions. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Poetic Planner
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Gorgeous Book
Really went for this book because of the authors, but it was even better than I expected. Great patterns from the easy to the more adventurous and really gorgeous photographs. Read more
Published 8 days ago by stella egan
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great ideas
as the book's subtitle says, inspiration. I probably won't knit any of the projects exactly as they are in the book but it gives you ideas and confidence to try your own creations... Read more
Published 12 days ago by SamuiD
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Wonderful ideas
A book to inspire anyone with poor color sense, wonderful ideas and patterns again my knitting group are green with envy
Published 3 months ago by murken
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Just love colors
Its a fantastic book to sit in your your best chair og couch to look at. Great pictures Fasset just know how to make things look at it's best. :-)
Published 5 months ago by Mette Koehler
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Knitting with the Colour Guys
This was bought as a present for a relative and I haven't received any 'feedback' as yet. But I had a look through it when it was delivered and found it to be good - as I am sure... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. C. N. G. Willis
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The Color guys
I have found this book extremely useful as a source of ideas for colour knitting and well worth the Amazon price. Will have fun with its ideas when I start a new project!
Published 10 months ago by Fairly idiot proof
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colour & design
Inspirational! Wonderful colours and some innovative ideas.The use of colour, the geometric patterns. Those narrow scarves were a whole new idea to me. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dixie
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Inspiration
A beautifully planned and presented book - lots of ideas to explore and admire. Colour is the magic ingredient, and skill the extra challenge for anyone embarking on a project from... Read more
Published 11 months ago by sparkling
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