Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter

Name: Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419743979
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By Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans

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Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter by Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans offers adventurous knitters the tools to design and create shawls and wraps of all shapes and sizes. It covers technical aspects such as shaping, adapting stitch patterns, and making colour and fabric choices. The book includes a gallery of inspiring patterns using handspun and hand-dyed yarns, guiding knitters to personalise their creations.

With over a dozen patterns, the book caters to all skill levels: one-third for beginners, one-third for intermediate knitters eager to learn new skills, and one-third focused on creative customisation. Featuring a mix of luxury and classic fibres, it provides a comprehensive 360-degree view of the entire shawl-creation process, from design to finished garment.
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This book is ideal for knitters of all levels who are eager to expand their skills and creativity in shawl knitting. Beginners will find clear guidance, intermediate knitters will discover new techniques, and experienced knitters will appreciate the detailed advice on customisation and design.

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Custom Shawls for the Curious and Creative Knitter by Kate Atherley and Kim McBrien Evans aims to equip adventurous knitters with the skills to knit and create shawls and wraps of all shapes and sizes, helping them forge their own shawl-knitting paths.

Tips and tutorials address the technical aspects of shawl knitting, from shaping to adapting stitch patterns to making colour and fabric choices. A gallery of patterns using handspun and hand-dyed yarns provides knitters with inspiration for customising and creating their own designs.

More than a dozen patterns illustrate the featured knitting techniques. One-third of the patterns are aimed at beginning knitters, one-third teach intermediate knitters new skills for intriguing results, and one-third offer creative instruction in customising. The featured yarns are a mix: some luxury fibres, some classics.

Together, Atherley and McBrien Evans provide a comprehensive view of the shawl creation process, from designing to knitting to the completed garment.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Clara Parkes, acclaimed wool expert, praises the book as an essential resource that delves deeply into the why behind shawl knitting, empowering knitters to create uniquely personal projects. Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne of Mason-Dixon Knitting commend the excellent organisation and engaging graphics, highlighting how the book expertly guides readers through designing custom shawls with any yarn. The accessible, inspiring content encourages knitters to start a shawl project immediately.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419743979

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Illustration: 175 full-colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 251.0mm

Weight: 860g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Kate Atherley Kim McBrien Evans Non-Fiction

About the Author

Kate Atherley is a sought-after instructor and the author of many knitting books.
Kim McBrien Evans is a designer/yarn dyer known for her skill with color. Both live in Toronto.