For the Love of Knitting
Title | For the Love of Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Kari Cornell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 164 |
Release | |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781610603881 |
One surviving cotton sock tells us that the Egyptians were knitting as long ago as the first millennium AD. Tenderly preserved shawls and sweaters bespeak our great-grandmothers handiwork. And colorful strands of yarn escaping from a basket in the corner show that the tradition lives on with us. That tradition, celebrated in the stories and essays in this book, knits together a world of warmth and memory, wisdom and camaraderie. These writings--sometimes amusing, sometimes moving, always entertaining--comprise a charming scrapbook reflecting the myriad cultural and historical aspects of knitting. Ranging from the days of World War II to our own time, they include offerings by Jamaica Kincaid, Melanie Falick, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg Swansen, Susan Gordon Lydon, Pam Allen, Lela Nargi, Perri Klass, Teva Durham, and many others. Artwork by Solveig Hisdal, fiber artists Debbie New and Karen Searle, and photographer Chris Hartlove, along with historical photographs, vintage advertising, and pattern booklets, brings the color and textures of these stories to vibrant life. Whether you ply knitting needles yourself or simply appreciate the art, this collection will enfold you in all the softness, warmth, and beauty of knitting today and yesterday.
For the Love of Knitting
Title | For the Love of Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Melanie Falick |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2004-04-09 |
Genre | Knitting |
ISBN | 9781552855829 |
'For the Love of Knitting' is an anthology of personal essays and stories that celebrates the appeal and love of this age-old art. The heart-warming, and sometimes sad tales of Jamaica Kincaid, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Melanie Falick, Meg Swansen, Perri Klass, Pam Allen, Naomi Dagen-Bloom, Susan Gordon Lydon, Lela Nargi, Teva Durham, Clinton W. Trowbridge, and Denyse Specktor touch on all aspects of knitting, from shearing the sheep and knitting the first stitch to giving the finely knitted hat, sweater, or socks as a gift.Historical photographs, vintage pattern books and advertisements, postcards, posters, artwork, and full-colour contemporary photographs by Chris Hartlove and others accompany the text.
For the Love of Knitting
Title | For the Love of Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Kari Cornell |
Publisher | Voyageur Press |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2009-03-15 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780760335123 |
One surviving cotton sock tells us that the Egyptians were knitting as long ago as the first millennium AD. Tenderly preserved shawls and sweaters bespeak our great-grandmothers handiwork. And colorful strands of yarn escaping from a basket in the corner show that the tradition lives on with us. That tradition, celebrated in the stories and essays in this book, knits together a world of warmth and memory, wisdom and camaraderie. These writings--sometimes amusing, sometimes moving, always entertaining--comprise a charming scrapbook reflecting the myriad cultural and historical aspects of knitting. Ranging from the days of World War II to our own time, they include offerings by Jamaica Kincaid, Melanie Falick, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Meg Swansen, Susan Gordon Lydon, Pam Allen, Lela Nargi, Perri Klass, Teva Durham, and many others. Artwork by Solveig Hisdal, fiber artists Debbie New and Karen Searle, and photographer Chris Hartlove, along with historical photographs, vintage advertising, and pattern booklets, brings the color and textures of these stories to vibrant life. Whether you ply knitting needles yourself or simply appreciate the art, this collection will enfold you in all the softness, warmth, and beauty of knitting today and yesterday.
Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting
Title | Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | Lorna Miser |
Publisher | Clarkson Potter |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0823099520 |
Inspired by the people she has met and the manner in which they touched her life, twenty beautiful patterns are accompanied by loving tales in this beautifully illustrated craft book for knitters of all levels.
All You Knit is Love
Title | All You Knit is Love PDF eBook |
Author | Debbie Harrold |
Publisher | Collins & Brown |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 2013-01-07 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 1909397083 |
What could be more romantic than a hand-knitted gift for the special person in your life? Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements or weddings, All You Knit Is Love contains twenty knitting patterns to show you care. Knitted characters include animals such as penguins (‘You’re P-p-p-perfect’) and chicks (‘You’re Tweet’) as well as chillies (‘Hot Stuff’) and of course the famous pea (‘Ha Pea Valentine’s’). So forget flowers and chocolates and say it with knitting. Word count: 12,000
Knit with Love
Title | Knit with Love PDF eBook |
Author | Lisa Bogart |
Publisher | Revell |
Pages | 176 |
Release | 2011-10 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0800719700 |
Through stories, tips, and spiritual truths this book captures the joy of knitting and inspires readers to share their beautiful creations with those around them.
Love of Knitting
Title | Love of Knitting PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 98 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Christmas decorations |
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