Knitting Scarves from Around the World
Author | : Kari Cornell |
Publisher | : Quarto Publishing Group USA |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2011-10-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781610597791 |
ISBN-13 | : 1610597796 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Create twenty-three stylish scarves using techniques from all over the world with this collection of patterns. Knit an heirloom scarf from all four corners of the globe with Knitting Scarves from Around the World as your guide. Featuring patters from Nancy Bush, Lily Chin, Donna Druchunas, Teva Durham, Candace Eisner Strick, Melissa Leapman, Lucy Neatby, and more, this book collects twenty-three stunning scarf patterns from countries with rich knitting traditions, like Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Scotland, and Estonia. Patterns for elaborate lace shawls, double-knit colorwork scarves, and a sampling of cabled scarves are included, along with a brief history of scarves and scarf knitting by Donna Druchunas, and full-color charts and photography. This is the one scarf book you won’t want to be without!