ALICE STARMORE'S BOOK OF FAIR ISLE KNITTING

Starmore, Alice

ISBN 10: 0918804973 / ISBN 13: 9780918804976

Edité par Taunton Press, 1988

A propos de cet article

Clean and pristine, with no signs of prior use or wear. It was published without a jacket. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; 8.8 X 0.61 X 11.28 inches; 200 pages.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: ALICE STARMORE'S BOOK OF FAIR ISLE KNITTING
• Éditeur: Taunton Press
• Date de parution: 1988
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0918804973
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780918804976
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: First Edition.
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: No Dust Jacket As Issued

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Synopsis

This practical book looks at the Fair Isle technique. Rich in pattern and sumptuous in colour, it stresses sound technical information and creative innovation. The photographs, charts and drawings clarify the author's techniques, in an attempt to inspire the reader to start their own projects. There are 14 original patterns for sweaters, hats, gloves, mittens and vests for children and adults. Easy-to-read symbols are displayed with uniform grids. There is also a 17 page library of charted Fair Isle patterns.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Scotland's Fair Isle is celebrated the world over for its distinctive, stranded-color knitting, and Alice Starmore is famous for her expertise in designing and instructing knitters in this appealing regional tradition. This volume is profusely illustrated with color photographs, plus drawings and charts that illustrate the art's history, patterns, and techniques.