Jan Messent opens up endless creative possibilities on a garden theme for knitters who wish to explore and experiment. There are hundreds of projects which are both functional and decorative such as bedspreads, wall hangings and pillows. There are also full instructions for delightful three-dimensional gardens: a Victorian kitchen garden, a friary garden and a row of cottage gardens complete with wildlife, flowers, shrubs and trees.
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Originally published in 1991 as Knitted Gardens, this is another reprint of a knitting classic from Jan Messent and Search Press. Jan's years as a teacher of school teachers combined with the work of her pupils has resulted in an abundance of ideas for knitted gardens worked in small units: ideal as a group project. Having been given a tour of the RHS's northern garden at Harlow Carr the night before reading Jan's book, it would be fair to say that the gardens are more traditional than the 21st Century, but that is hardly surprising in a book that was produced sixteen years ago and conceived well before that. The knitted bedspread with its rows of vegetables, formal parterre and herbaceous borders is a delighful example of patchwork knitting with embellishment that could be used for cushions and even garments. I particularly liked the concept of replicating seed packet designs in knitting as an exercise in interpretation. If you like small, compact projects, have a supply of numerous yarns and don't feel the need to make obviously 'useful' things, then this book might well appeal to you. --Lesley Fidler, SlipKnot No 117
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Jan Messent qualified as a teacher in the mid-50s and, after teaching Art, History and English, became deeply involved with embroidery as an art form. As a member of the Embroiderers' Guild, she taught embroidery design to its members, wrote and illustrated design books, and lectured worldwide. Her last embroidery book was about the Bayeux Tapestry. She became interested in the experimental use of knitting and crochet and hoped, by her books on the subject, to open up new dimensions in the creative use of yarn. Now, having retired from lecturing, Jan writes historical fiction full-time, embroidering as a side-line, reading, painting, and listening to good music.
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By H. Fisher
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Jan Messent presents her book in an unusual style. While there are projects which can be copied the instructions are laid out in such a way as to promote experimentation and encourage creativity. Her instructions are simple to understand and following them you can create some really unusual items for the home and for gifts. This is one of the best knitting books I have ever bought.
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Jan Messent's Knitted Gardens (Search Press Classics)
Fantastic book for using up odds and ends of yarn. These gardens are absolutely lovely & so easy to make with great instructions. Everything would be superb to make for children as the gardens can be changed around & added to, include people and animals, little trees & bushes. There is even a garden beadspread to make. There are so many possibilities and the best thing is there is no particular brand of wool required & amounts & colours are only limited by your imagination.
Fantastic book for using up odds and ends of yarn. These gardens are absolutely lovely & so easy to make with great instructions. Everything would be superb to make for children as the gardens can be changed around & added to, include people and animals, little trees & bushes. There is even a garden beadspread to make. There are so many possibilities and the best thing is there is no particular brand of wool required & amounts & colours are only limited by your imagination.
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By sally tarbox
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wonderful little book, with different horticultural ideas. from bedspreads, blankets & cushions to actual little gardens laid out on a knitted base. i love the friary garden, with monks tending the beehives & vegetable patch. you could very much use your own artistic flair to create your own garden, as instructions are given for all the individual features.....fences, spades, greenhouses, everything you could wish for. wonderful buy!
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By Jae
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I bought two copies of this book, one for my Mum who loves knitting. It gives you ideas and details of panels, etc, but also leaves you to work out some of the details yourself. A great book and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to do a bit more in knitting.
By Lees
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Very good value book with lots of variety and projects in. I haven't actually started on it yet but one day I will get round to it. If you like the idea of knitting a garden with little cottages in it with little sunflowers and bird baths then this is the book for you.
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i had the knitted farmyard and i decided to get this book to add to the growing collection of knitting books. i love just looking at the pictures and the knitted quilt looks so much fun i cannot wait to use up my stash on this project. good book just to own and read and be inspired by.
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