The Art Of Knitting.The Art Of Knitting Francoise Tellier-Loumagne Thames & Hudson 500--5th Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of NY 10110 www.thamesandhudsonusa.com 0500285578 $39.95 1-800-233-4830 An unusual organization by fabric types, from knits to openwork and ribbed rib n. 1. Anatomy a. One of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum. b. A similar bone in most vertebrates. 2. fabric, offers the first clue that The Art Of Knitting: Inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. Stitches, Textures And Surfaces is not your average knitter's project handbook. Another clue: over 600 color illustrations along with hundreds of diagrams to gather representative samples of hundreds of ways of working with different types of wools. Patterns serve as the point here, encouraging knitters to move beyond to experiment with techniques based on the nature of the fabric. Stitches are matched to textile properties and different yarns encourage unique yarn yarn, fibers or filaments formed into a continuous strand for use in weaving textiles or for the manufacture of thread. A staple fiber, such as cotton, linen, or wool, is made into yarn by carding, combing (for fine, long staples only), drawing out into roving, then combinations and knitting techniques. Even the most experienced knitter will find plenty of new concepts to learn in The Art Of Knitting. |
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