Reversible Knitting: 50 Brand-New, Groundbreaking Stitch Patterns + 20 Projects from Top Designers
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Book Overview
Most of the stitch dictionaries on knitters' shelves are remixes of familiar stitch patterns already published elsewhere. Not so for Lynne Barr's groundbreaking book Reversible Knitting. Not only is every one of the 50 stitch patterns completely new and never before seen, but each is also reversible--for a total of 100 different looks Reversible stitch patterns can be used to create projects where either side can be worn facing outward, or where two sides of the piece are visible simultaneously (such as a scarf or a garment with collar or cuffs that that can be worn up or down). In addition to stitch patterns, the book features 20 such projects--from accessories like scarves, hats, and socks to sweaters and dresses--designed by the author and by 12 top knitwear designers including STC authors V ronik Avery, Norah Gaughan, and Teva Durham. Rounding out the book are in-depth instructions for the specialized techniques required for reversilbe work.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:158479805X
ISBN13:9781584798057
Release Date:October 2009
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:192 Pages
Weight:2.39 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 8.7" x 10.0"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A New Window of/for Creativity
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book opens a new world for knitting one's own designs. My head is still spinning with all the possibilities ... However, it might not be adequate learning material for the very beginners; you have to be able to recognize your stitches perfectly well and not lose your count and orientation easily. Knowledge of backward purling might be of great help. Fantastic book!
Great reference, fun patterns
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
If you love to knit and design intrigues you, put this book right next to your Barbara Walker volumes. The fifty reversible stitch patterns in the book seem to me as indispensable (though admittedly not as prolific) as Walker's work, and get one's imagination racing in the same way. The stitch patterns include textures, cables, double-knits, and even some "faux crochet". If that weren't enough, twenty reversible patterns are also included. The patterns are modern (form-fitting; avant-garde) and delightful - and inspirational even for this knitter "of a certain age".
fell in love
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I am thrilled with this book. I fell in love with several of the patterns right away. I didn't want to preorder the book because I wasn't sure I'd like it. I didn't particulairly like the sweater on the front, all thought I thought it might be intersting, So I waited untill I could see it at the bookstore. I picked it up and was amazed at the unique and different stitch patterns, the pattern are so different from what I keep seeing else where, and that sweater on the cover, I fell in love with it in a different view. It's fantastic. The book is a nice thick, well photographed, piece of art. My new favorite.
This one is a WOW!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
If you are a serious knitter, you won't be disappointed in this book. The stitch patterns alone are worth the price! The techniques are intriguing, and the instructions are clearly written and illustrated. Even if you don't want to make all the projects, it's great fun to see how artists like Norah Gaughan and Cat Bordhi apply reversible techniques to their knitted designs. Highly recommended!
Incredible!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is the most unbelievably incredible book I've seen. Cat Bordhi's stuff is WOW. This rivals Cat's stuff easily. If you love texture and impossible patterns, you'll adore this. The projects are a mixed bag. Some are great and others are medium. But the stitches! Sweet EZ, the stitches!. More! Please give us more!
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