Description
The first book to introduce knitting as an art form, this classic guide has been newly revised and expanded to offer even more suggestions and inspiration. Mary Walker Phillips shows how to use traditional stitches in original ways to produce highly decorative creations rather than strictly functional items. Scores of examples demonstrate methods for taking basic knitting skills into new and rewarding directions.
Clear, easy-to-follow diagrams and color photos supplement the text. In addition to serving as practical guides, the illustrations offer a vast gallery of ideas. Many of the pictures are accompanied by detailed analyses that provide a foundation for experimentation. Phillips discusses the use of a wide range of nontraditional materials, including linen, silk, and leather. A chapter on the history of knitting offers insights into the nature of the craft as well as further sources of creative vision.
Author: Mary Walker Phillips
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 02/20/2013
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780486499154
ISBN10: 0486499154
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Knitting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion
- Design | Textile & Costume
Clear, easy-to-follow diagrams and color photos supplement the text. In addition to serving as practical guides, the illustrations offer a vast gallery of ideas. Many of the pictures are accompanied by detailed analyses that provide a foundation for experimentation. Phillips discusses the use of a wide range of nontraditional materials, including linen, silk, and leather. A chapter on the history of knitting offers insights into the nature of the craft as well as further sources of creative vision.
Author: Mary Walker Phillips
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 02/20/2013
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.30w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9780486499154
ISBN10: 0486499154
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Knitting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Fashion
- Design | Textile & Costume
About the Author
American artist, author, and teacher Mary Walker Phillips (1923-2007) elevated knitting to an art form. Her creations are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution, the Art Institute of Chicago, and New York's Museum of Modern Art.
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