Literary Knits: 30 Patterns Inspired by Favorite Books
Autor Nikol Lohren Limba Engleză Paperback – 22 noi 2012
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1118216067
Pagini: 200
Dimensiuni: 204 x 229 x 12 mm
Greutate: 0.59 kg
Editura: Wiley
Locul publicării:Hoboken, United States
Descriere
More than 30 projects inspired by classic literature Literary Knits features 30 knitting patterns inspired by beloved characters from classic books; from Pride and Prejudice to Moby Dick, The Catcher in the Rye to The Chronicles of Narnia —and many more in between. Inspired by some of the most beloved characters from favorite books, including an elegant Daisy Cloche inspired by The Great Gatsby and a late ′50s–inspired Holly Golightly Dress imagined from Breakfast at Tiffany′s , the more than 30 knitting projects in this unique collection will inspire knitters and book lovers alike. Each knitting pattern includes precise instruction and robust information on yarn selection and substitution Beautiful photography throughout offers ideas and inspiration for all ages and skill levels, including supporting photos for tricky or less commonly–known techniques Diagrams, assembly instructions, and schematic illustrations ease completion of each project A generous mix of knitting patterns for women, men, and kids If you′re a book lover who knits, or a knitter with an appreciation for vintage patterns, Literary Knits is a timeless collection of one–of–a–kind knitting projects.
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Inside, you'll find gorgeous knitting projects inspired by favorite literary characters from: The Great Gatsby Wuthering Heights Anna Karenina Tess of the d'Urbervilles A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Madame Bovary A Room with a View One Hundred Years of Solitude Pride and Prejudice The Sun Also Rises Anne of Green Gables The Lord of the Rings Moby Dick The Metamorphosis On the Road The Call of the Wild A Tale of Two Cities Slaughterhouse-Five To Kill a Mockingbird The Tin Drum The Golden Compass The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe And More
Cuprins
Preface viii Prologue 1 Substitutions 1 Tips & Tricks 2 The Knitting Bag 8 iKnit 10 1 In Which We Knit Women’ s Accessories 12 Catherine Bed Socks 15 Kitty Muff 19 Francie Nolan Tam 25 Katie Rommely Gaiters 29 Meg Mittens 33 Jo Mittens 38 Daisy Cloche 43 Tess Fingerless Gloves 48 2 In Which We Knit Women’ s Shawls and Garments 52 Emma Shawl 55 Elizabeth Bennet Summer Blouse 61 Galadriel Hooded Dress 67 Meme Shawl 75 Lucy Honeychurch Shawl 81 Jane Eyre Shawl 84 Lady Brett Ashley Pullover 91 Anne Shirley Puff–Sleeve Top 963 3 In Which We Knit for Men 100 Ishmael Sweater 103 Gregor Sweater 111 Sal Paradise Vest 117 John Thornton Scarf 123 Sydney Carton Cowl 127 Dorian Gray Fingerless Gloves 133 Billy Pilgrim Socks 138 4 In Which We Knit for Children 142 Laura Pinafore 145 Oskar Pullover 149 Edmund Crown/Hat 155 Lyra Hood 159 Scout Cardigan 167 Phoebe Coat 172 Eppie Bonnet 177 Epilogue 181 Special Techniques 181 Recommended Reading 193 Yarn & Materials Resources 194 Abbreviations 197 Index 198 About the Author 200
Notă biografică
Nikol Lohr is the creator of The Thrifty Knitter (thriftyknitter.com) and author of Naughty Needles. She contributes to many knitting books and e-zines, including Alt Fiber, Craftzine.com, Knitty.com, Vampire Knits, and Pop Goes Crochet. She and her sites have appeared in Playboy, Glamour, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Time Out New York, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and others.