Literary Knits (eBook)

30 Patterns Inspired by Favorite Books

Nikol Lohr (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2012
208 Seiten
Turner Publishing Company (Verlag)
978-1-118-23127-2 (ISBN)

Infos

More than 30 projects inspired by classic literatureLiterary Knits features 30 knitting patterns inspired by beloved characters from classic books; from Pride and Prejudice to Moby Dick, The Catcher in the Rye to The Chronicles of Narnia-and many more in between.Inspired by some of the most beloved characters from favorite books, including an elegant Daisy Cloche inspired by The Great Gatsby and a late '50s-inspired Holly Golightly Dress imagined from Breakfast at Tiffany's, the more than 30 knitting projects in this unique collection will inspire knitters and book lovers alike.Each knitting pattern includes precise instruction and robust information on yarn selection and substitutionBeautiful photography throughout offers ideas and inspiration for all ages and skill levels, including supporting photos for tricky or less commonly-known techniquesDiagrams, assembly instructions, and schematic illustrations ease completion of each projectA generous mix of knitting patterns for women, men, and kidsIf you're a book lover who knits, or a knitter with an appreciation for vintage patterns, Literary Knits is a timeless collection of one-of-a-kind knitting projects.

Autor

Nikol Lohr is the creator of The Thrifty Knitter (thriftyknitter.com) and author of Naughty Needles. She contributes to many knitting books and e-zines, including Alt Fiber, Craftzine.com, Knitty.com, Vampire Knits, and Pop Goes Crochet. She and her sites have appeared in Playboy, Glamour, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Time Out New York, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and others.

Inhalt

Preface viiiPrologue  1Substitutions 1Tips & Tricks 2The Knitting Bag 8iKnit 101In Which We Knit Women’ sAccessories  12Catherine Bed Socks 15Kitty Muff 19Francie Nolan Tam 25Katie RommelyGaiters 29Meg Mittens 33Jo Mittens 38Daisy Cloche 43Tess Fingerless Gloves 482In Which We Knit Women’ sShawls and Garments  52Emma Shawl 55Elizabeth Bennet SummerBlouse 61Galadriel Hooded Dress 67Meme Shawl 75Lucy Honeychurch Shawl 81Jane Eyre Shawl 84Lady Brett AshleyPullover 91Anne Shirley Puff-Sleeve Top 9633In Which We Knit for Men  100Ishmael Sweater 103Gregor Sweater 111Sal Paradise Vest 117John ThorntonScarf 123Sydney Carton Cowl 127Dorian GrayFingerless Gloves 133Billy Pilgrim Socks 1384In Which We Knit for Children  142Laura Pinafore 145Oskar Pullover 149Edmund Crown/Hat 155Lyra Hood 159ScoutCardigan 167Phoebe Coat 172Eppie Bonnet 177Epilogue  181Special Techniques 181Recommended Reading 193Yarn & Materials Resources 194Abbreviations  197Index  198About the Author 200

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.11.2012
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself
• Schlagworte: assembly instructions • classic books • Classic Literature • Diagrams • Knitting • knitting patterns • knitting patterns for children • knitting patterns for men • knitting patterns inspired by books • knitting photos • knitting projects • knitting projects based on classic literature • literary knits • timeless books
• ISBN-10: 1-118-23127-9 / 1118231279
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-23127-2 / 9781118231272