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| Knitting is very conducive to thought. It is nice to knit a while, put down the needles, write a while, then take up the sock again. Dorothy Day |
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Knitting from the Netherlands - Traditional Dutch Fishermen's Sweaters Henriette van der Klift-Tellegen Dryad Press 1st UK 1987 From the picturesque fishing villages of the Netherlands come the historic sweater designs collected for this treasury. The author spent three years travelling Holland's coastline, searching city archives and family albums for photographs of the classic fishermen's sweaters. These patterns have never before been written down, but were part of an oral tradition passed from mother to daughter. With the advent of inexpensive machine-made sweaters it became unnecessary for women to take time to knit the traditional ones, and a beautiful part of the Dutch heritage was nearly lost. The 40 patterns presented here were meticulously copied from historic photographs and have been reproduced in graph form, easy for the knitter to follow. Knitting instructions are given for all the traditional stitches, and photographs illustrate a knitted swatch of each. This charming book is not just a superb collection of patterns and lore for the devotee of historic hand knitting, but also a fine pictorial tribute to one of Holland's loveliest - and least known - traditions. 99 line illustrations 106 black and white photographs Square format 4to. VG++ in a VG++ wrapper. 455 gms £50.00 |
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from the British Islands - 30 original designs from traditional patterns Alice Starmore & Anne Matheson BCA 1983 A book of new, exclusive knitting patterns for all the family, inspired by traditional designs from the British coastline. From Arans with their ancient Celtic symbols to intricate Fair Isles to fishermen's gansys, hand knitting has flourished in Britain for hundreds of years, and is a favourite of modern fashion. Alice Starmore and Anne Matheson are sisters who grew up in the Outer Hebrides and have strong family links with the Scottish knitting heritage. For this book they have designed an exciting range of beautiful clothes - sweaters, dresses, jackets and much more. Taking traditional designs as their starting point they then interpret them in imaginative and inspiring new ways. There is a rich variety of patterns to make based on all the major styles of British knitting including gansys, Fair Isle, Aran and Shetland Lace. Each one is illustrated in colour or black and white and has complete instructions and charts. Alice Starmore's text explains how the different knitting traditions developed - and the patterns themselves are excellent proof of how they continue to thrive. 4to. Minor chips + slight dulling to the inside of the dustwrapper edges, otherwise Fine in a VG++ wrapper. 550 gms £60.00 |
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Hollywood
Knits Bill Gibb Pavilion 1st 1987 The chic knitwear
worn by a galaxy of Hollywood stars as they posed so perfectly for publicity
stills, can now be recreated for the first time as a reality. Any woman
can play the vamp in Dorothy Lamour's figure-hugging beaded sweater, or
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Knitting from Many Lands Alice Starmore Westbridge Books 1984 Knitting for children has many special pleasures. Because a child's garment is small, you can get exciting results quickly and cheaply. And there is plenty of scope for bright colours, original ideas and variety. Alice Starmore has here designed a collection of knitwear to suit all types and ages of children - and to suit all knitters, from beginners to people who want a challenge. Taking their inspiration from the traditions of countries as far apart as Iceland and Arabia, the patterns "are highly varied and original. From lacy summer dresses to chunky multi-coloured sweaters, there is something for everyone. Every pattern has its own colour photograph, and complete charts and . instructions for a wide range of sizes. Here is a storehouse of beautiful patterns to make for your children, your grandchildren, or your friends' children from their earliest years onwards. 4to. Fine in a Fine wrapper. 530 gms £75.00 |
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Machine Knitted Fabrics - Felting Techniques Janet Nabney B T Batsford 1st 1992 Take a piece of machine knitting, put it in the washing machine so the fibres shrink and matt together, and what do you get? Felt! Traditional felting used to be a long, messy and laborious task. But now, using Janet Nabney's exciting washing machine technique, it's quick and easy, and with the help of this book you will soon be producing some wonderful fabrics. First Janet Nabney helps you understand the technical principles of felting, and how different types of fibre have different characteristics which affect the felting process. She shows you how to felt by hand, and then how to use the washing machine to achieve remarkable results. It's important to know how to calculate the effect felting will have on any given piece of machine knitting, and the book explains all that in detail. After that, you're away! You can achieve a wide range of effects depending on which fibres and stitches you use, and the book takes you through single and double-bed fabrics, Fair Isle, thread lace, tuck and weave, handmanipulated techniques, decorative techniques, garment shapes, and construction techniques. Finally there are the projects - put your felting skills to the test with ties, jackets, waistcoats, capes and tops - and you can even try fabric painting on your felted fabrics. And once you have mastered the technique, there is no reason why you cannot try it out on other textiles - hand knitting, crochet ... 4to. Mint in a VG++ wrapper. 715 gms £75.00 |
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Up Crochet Sue Whiting Merehurst 1st 1994 Crochet is a surprisingly easy skill to learn, and even if you've never picked up a hook before, with Take up Crochet you'll be tackling your first pattern in next to no time. Designed to introduce you in easy stages to a variety of lovely textures and effects, it is packed with beautiful things to make as you go along. Projects range from lacy table mats and cushion covers to a chunky textured floor rug and bedspread. Right from the beginning you can try out the techniques you've learned. With such instant rewards, you'll find Take up Crochet the ideal way to master this versatile needlecraft. • Step-by-step guidance on crochet today, featuring the best of traditional techniques and modern yarns • Exclusive designs, ranging from irresistible baby shoes to a stunning patchwork bedspread • Easy-to-follow instructions illustrated in full colour throughout Square format 4to, glazed pictorial boards, small mark to front free endpaper, otherwise the book is in Fine+ condition. 430 gms £6.00 |
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