Shibori knitted felt : 20 plus designs to knit, bead and felt
Crowther-Smith, Alison200805UU
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Place reservation for Shibori knitted felt : 20 plus designs to knit, bead and feltFelting has become popular, as the fabric it creates is durable yet soft. Working with some of Rowan's pure wool yarns, the author offers charts of washing temperatures to obtain exact shrinkage results. Felting has become increasingly popular, as the fabric it creates is durable yet soft. Alison Crowther-Smith's extensive experience with knitted felt and her love of Japanese shibori techniques has led her to experiment with these crafts. The result is an innovative book full of beautiful things to make and some very down-to-earth advice. Alison has created an exciting collection of garments, bags, scarves and home-ware, using combinations of textural stitches, beads and embroidery to embellish and enhance the felted knits. Knitted felt is particularly attractive but it can be hard to get reliable results. Working with some of Rowan's beautiful pure wool yarns, so Alison offers charts of washing temperatures to obtain exact shrinkage results.
Main title:
Shibori knitted felt : 20 plus designs to knit, bead and felt / Alison Crowther-Smith.
Author:
Imprint:
Holmfirth : Rowan Yarns Ltd : [distributor] Orca Book Services, 2008.
Collation:
112 p. : 30 col.ill., 60 col., photo., . ; 24x22 cm.
Notes:
Paperback. With flaps.
Biography/History:
Alison Crowther-Smith has been designing and knitting for many years and has worked as one of Rowan's design consultants teaching highly successful workshops in knitting and felting. She lives in the West of England.
ISBN:
9781906007331 (pbk)1906007330 (pbk)
Dewey class:
746.0463
Language:
English
BRN:
46306
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