Author: Barbara Levine
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616895403
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
People Knitting is a charming tribute in vintage photographs and printed ephemera to the ever-popular, often all-consuming, craft of knitting. When women posed with their knitting in the earliest nineteenth-century photographs, it demonstrated their virtue and skill as homemakers. Later, knitting became fashionable among the wealthy as a sign of culture and artistic ability. During the two world wars, images of nurses, soldiers, prisoners, and even knitting clubs composed of very serious small boys—all with heads bent down, intent on knitting items (especially socks) for the troops—abounded. In the 1950s and 1960s, as snapshots became ubiquitous, knitters took on a jauntier air, posing with handiwork held proudly aloft. People Knitting is a quirky and fascinating gift for the knitter in your life.
People Knitting
Author: Barbara Levine
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616895403
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
People Knitting is a charming tribute in vintage photographs and printed ephemera to the ever-popular, often all-consuming, craft of knitting. When women posed with their knitting in the earliest nineteenth-century photographs, it demonstrated their virtue and skill as homemakers. Later, knitting became fashionable among the wealthy as a sign of culture and artistic ability. During the two world wars, images of nurses, soldiers, prisoners, and even knitting clubs composed of very serious small boys—all with heads bent down, intent on knitting items (especially socks) for the troops—abounded. In the 1950s and 1960s, as snapshots became ubiquitous, knitters took on a jauntier air, posing with handiwork held proudly aloft. People Knitting is a quirky and fascinating gift for the knitter in your life.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616895403
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
People Knitting is a charming tribute in vintage photographs and printed ephemera to the ever-popular, often all-consuming, craft of knitting. When women posed with their knitting in the earliest nineteenth-century photographs, it demonstrated their virtue and skill as homemakers. Later, knitting became fashionable among the wealthy as a sign of culture and artistic ability. During the two world wars, images of nurses, soldiers, prisoners, and even knitting clubs composed of very serious small boys—all with heads bent down, intent on knitting items (especially socks) for the troops—abounded. In the 1950s and 1960s, as snapshots became ubiquitous, knitters took on a jauntier air, posing with handiwork held proudly aloft. People Knitting is a quirky and fascinating gift for the knitter in your life.
Icelandic Knitting
Author: Helene Magnusson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844483112
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Illustrated instructions to rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with twenty-six simple patterns and information on basic techniques and yarns.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844483112
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Illustrated instructions to rose-pattern knitting in Iceland, with twenty-six simple patterns and information on basic techniques and yarns.
Slow Knitting
Author: Hannah Thiessen
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683351584
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
“Thiessen has done her research, and talked to people who truly have insight into the process of making both yarn and clothing.” —Modern Daily Knitting Like the “slow food” movement, Slow Knitting encourages knitters to step back, pare down, and celebrate the craftsmanship of their work. In five chapters centered around the tenets of slow knitting—sourcing carefully, making thoughtfully, thinking environmentally, experimenting fearlessly, and exploring openly—Hannah Thiessen challenges knitters of all skill levels to view their practice in a new way. Each chapter contains explorations of fiber types; profiles of well-known yarn types, makers, and yarn suppliers; and garment patterns inspired by the featured fibers. With contributions from knitting superstars Norah Gaughan, Bristol Ivy, and many others, Slow Knitting proposes an approach to knitting that is both minimalist and all-encompassing, and emphasizes what makes knitting a meditation, a passion, and a unique necessity. “Promotes the concept of ‘slow knitting’ which discards the pressure to produce prolifically and instead, revolves around the idea that thoughtfully produced yarn will result in better projects for you-the crafter.” —MarthaStewart.com
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683351584
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
“Thiessen has done her research, and talked to people who truly have insight into the process of making both yarn and clothing.” —Modern Daily Knitting Like the “slow food” movement, Slow Knitting encourages knitters to step back, pare down, and celebrate the craftsmanship of their work. In five chapters centered around the tenets of slow knitting—sourcing carefully, making thoughtfully, thinking environmentally, experimenting fearlessly, and exploring openly—Hannah Thiessen challenges knitters of all skill levels to view their practice in a new way. Each chapter contains explorations of fiber types; profiles of well-known yarn types, makers, and yarn suppliers; and garment patterns inspired by the featured fibers. With contributions from knitting superstars Norah Gaughan, Bristol Ivy, and many others, Slow Knitting proposes an approach to knitting that is both minimalist and all-encompassing, and emphasizes what makes knitting a meditation, a passion, and a unique necessity. “Promotes the concept of ‘slow knitting’ which discards the pressure to produce prolifically and instead, revolves around the idea that thoughtfully produced yarn will result in better projects for you-the crafter.” —MarthaStewart.com
Embody
Author: Jacqueline Cieslak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916029552
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916029552
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Mostly Mittens
Author: Charlene Schurch
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579900595
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An exploration of the rich knitting traditions of the Komi people, an ethnic minority living in the northeast of European Russia. Here are complete instructions for 36 mittens, two socks, and two hats, accompanied by necessary charts and patterns. 70 color photos. 15 b&w illustrations.
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
ISBN: 9781579900595
Category : Knitting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An exploration of the rich knitting traditions of the Komi people, an ethnic minority living in the northeast of European Russia. Here are complete instructions for 36 mittens, two socks, and two hats, accompanied by necessary charts and patterns. 70 color photos. 15 b&w illustrations.
Loom Knitting for Little People: Filled with Over 30 Fun & Engaging No-Needle Projects to Knit for the Kids in Your Life!
Author: Bethany A. Dailey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615532073
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Filled with over 30 fun & engaging no-needle projects to knit for the kids in your life!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615532073
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Filled with over 30 fun & engaging no-needle projects to knit for the kids in your life!
Big Book of Knitting Stitch Patterns
Author: Sterling Publishing Co, Inc.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402727634
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Presents over five hundred and fifty basic and complex knitting stiches, which can be used to alter store-bought patterns or produce original designs.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402727634
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Presents over five hundred and fifty basic and complex knitting stiches, which can be used to alter store-bought patterns or produce original designs.
Knitting Around the World
Author: Lela Nargi
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610597788
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Here is the history of knitting around the globe, examining styles, techniques, and particular styles countries and regions—including England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Iceland, Japan, Australia, Canada, United States, Peru, Bolivia, and more. Highlighted are 20 profiles of historically significant knitters who are using particular techniques today—plus 20 patterns that exemplify knitting traditions from around the world.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610597788
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Here is the history of knitting around the globe, examining styles, techniques, and particular styles countries and regions—including England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Iceland, Japan, Australia, Canada, United States, Peru, Bolivia, and more. Highlighted are 20 profiles of historically significant knitters who are using particular techniques today—plus 20 patterns that exemplify knitting traditions from around the world.
The Power of Knitting
Author: Loretta Napoleoni
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593087194
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Purl and stitch: Empowering, healing, and reconnecting us to each other and ourselves In a fractured world plagued by anxiety and loneliness, knitting is coming to the rescue of people from all walks of life. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni unveils the hidden power of the purl and stitch mantra: an essential tool for the survival of our species, a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm us, and a powerful metaphor of life. This book is a voyage through our history following the yarn of social, economic and political changes - from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern Mongolia, from the spinning bees of the American Revolution to the knitting spies of World War II, and from the hippies' rejection of consumerism to yarnbombing protests against climate change. For the author it is also a personal journey of discovery and salvation, drawing on the wisdom her grandmother passed along as they knit together. Revealing recent discoveries in neuroscience, The Power of Knitting offers proof of the healing powers of knitting on our bodies and minds. Breaking through societal barriers, even nursing broken hearts, and helping to advance cutting-edge science, knitting is still a valuable instrument for navigating our daily lives. As a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593087194
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Purl and stitch: Empowering, healing, and reconnecting us to each other and ourselves In a fractured world plagued by anxiety and loneliness, knitting is coming to the rescue of people from all walks of life. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni unveils the hidden power of the purl and stitch mantra: an essential tool for the survival of our species, a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm us, and a powerful metaphor of life. This book is a voyage through our history following the yarn of social, economic and political changes - from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern Mongolia, from the spinning bees of the American Revolution to the knitting spies of World War II, and from the hippies' rejection of consumerism to yarnbombing protests against climate change. For the author it is also a personal journey of discovery and salvation, drawing on the wisdom her grandmother passed along as they knit together. Revealing recent discoveries in neuroscience, The Power of Knitting offers proof of the healing powers of knitting on our bodies and minds. Breaking through societal barriers, even nursing broken hearts, and helping to advance cutting-edge science, knitting is still a valuable instrument for navigating our daily lives. As a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.
America's Knitting Book
Author: Gertrude Taylor
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Contains complete step-by-step instructions for learning how to knit and crochet.
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Contains complete step-by-step instructions for learning how to knit and crochet.