American Knitting Book
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No Idle Hands
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Author : Anne L. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2010-11-17
No Idle Hands written by Anne L. MacDonald and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-17 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
“Fascinating . . . What is remarkable about this book is that a history of knitting can function so well as a survey of the changes in women’s rolse over time.”—The New York Times Book Review An historian and lifelong knitter, Anne Macdonald expertly guides readers on a revealing tour of the history of knitting in America. In No Idle Hands, Macdonald considers how the necessity—and the pleasure—of knitting has shaped women’s lives. Here is the Colonial woman for whom idleness was a sin, and her Victorian counterpart, who enjoyed the pleasure of knitting while visiting with friends; the war wife eager to provide her man with warmth and comfort, and the modern woman busy creating fashionable handknits for herself and her family. Macdonald examines each phase of American history and gives us a clear and compelling look at life, then and now. And through it all, we see how knitting has played an important part in the way society has viewed women—and how women have viewed themselves. Assembled from articles in magazines, knitting brochures, newspaper clippings and other primary sources, and featuring reproductions of advertisements, illustrations, and photographs from each period, No Idle Hands capture the texture of women’s domestic lives throughout history with great wit and insight. “Colorful and revealing . . . vivid . . . This book will intrigue needlewomen and students of domestic history alike.”—The Washington Post Book World
Knitting America
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Author : Susan M. Strawn
language : en
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Release Date : 2011-05-13
Knitting America written by Susan M. Strawn and has been published by Voyageur Press (MN) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-13 with History categories.
Enhanced with more than three hundred images, a comprehensive history of knitting in America includes twenty historical knitting patterns.
American Knitting Book
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Author : G. Taylor
language : en
Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company
Release Date : 1987-05
American Knitting Book written by G. Taylor and has been published by MacMillan Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-05 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
American School Of Needlework Presents The Great Knitting Book
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Author : American School of Needlework
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
American School Of Needlework Presents The Great Knitting Book written by American School of Needlework and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Native American Designs Knitting And Crochet Patterns
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Author : Angela M. Foster
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2011-12-22
Native American Designs Knitting And Crochet Patterns written by Angela M. Foster and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-22 with Crocheting categories.
Knit or crochet 138 unique gifts to give away or keep them for yourself! The cover shows all 33 Native American designs that are included in this book. This book also includes written instructions on how to read and use it's graphs/ charts to make knitted or crochet wash/ face/ dish cloths, bath mats, place mats, throw pillows and blankets of all sizes. These graphs can also be used for cross stitch, plastic canvas, beading and/or anything else that needs or uses a graph.
America Knits
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Author : Melanie Falick
language : en
Publisher: Artisan Books
Release Date : 2005-01-01
America Knits written by Melanie Falick and has been published by Artisan Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-01 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Highlighted by profiles of a number of artisans and farmers, this beautifully illustrated handbook presents thirty original knitting patterns, ranging in difficulty from basic to advanced and in style from traditional to contemporary. Originally published as Knitting in America. Reprint.
The Close Knit Circle
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Author : Kerry Wills
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 2007-04-30
The Close Knit Circle written by Kerry Wills and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-30 with Social Science categories.
Knitting has recently exploded in popularity. Professionals, punks, and feminists are embracing this ancient craft, an activity that was previously relegated to the realm of the traditional woman, the mother and homemaker. While knitting books featuring such hip projects as iPod cozies and yoga mat bags abound, few explore the subculture of knitting in any depth. Who are these people? Why knitting, why now? Wills takes the reader on a fascinating tour of this subculture, complete with lively anecdotes and revealing interviews. Those who are new to the craft will enjoy a fascinating introduction to the knitting community, while those who have been unable to put down their needles since knitting that first scarf will glean new ideas for their next blog session, online shopping spree, or knitting group get-together. Knitting has recently exploded in popularity. Professionals, punks, and feminists are embracing this ancient craft, an activity that was previously relegated to the realm of the traditional woman, the mother and homemaker. Books that cater to this new generation of knitters are flooding the market with patterns for such contemporary projects as iPod cozies, yoga mat bags, and laptop covers. The attitude of these publications is decidedly hip, featuring models sporting tattoos or piercings. Missing from the avalanche of knitting books, until now, is one that fully explores the subculture of knitting. Who are these people? Why knitting, why now? Intrepid journalist and avid knitter Kerry Wills set out to find out. She takes us on a fascinating tour through the history of knitting, exploring the lives of such women as the revolutionary Elizabeth Zimmermann, whose strong opinions and classic book, Knitting without Tears, popularized knitting in the 1970s, anticipating current trends. Wills visits knitting groups that meet at such places as a feminist vegetarian restaurant, churches, pubs, and senior centers. She describes political activists who knit tree cozies to protect the trees against developers, groups that knit afghans for Afghans, and knitters who make shawls for people with cancer. She also explores online knitting communities. Those who are new to the craft will come away feeling more connected to the history of knitting as well as to their place in today's universe of knitters, while those who have been unable to put down their needles since stitching that first scarf will glean new ideas for their next blog session, online shopping spree, or knitting group get-together.
New American Knits
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Author : Amy Christoffers
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2014-07-11
New American Knits written by Amy Christoffers and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-11 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Practical and stylish pieces for daily life! New American Knits offers garments that are casual but polished, equally appropriate whether running errands, at the office, or socializing with friends. Author Amy Christoffers takes her inspiration from the clean lines and elegant functionality of American sportswear and creates projects that have a classic nostalgic feel. In designing her fashionable modern uniform, Amy focuses on beautiful everyday sweaters, tops, and pretty accessories. Included are sections on texture and lace and pops of colorwork to add visual and knitterly interest. Projects feature traditional, seamless, and semi-seamless construction as well as detailed finishing. New American Knits has a "country house" feel with touches of heather grays, tweeds, slubby textures, and muted tones. The book is visually elegant with a streak of casual bohemian style, much like the projects themselves.
The Power Of Knitting
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Author : Loretta Napoleoni
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2020-10-13
The Power Of Knitting written by Loretta Napoleoni and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-13 with Social Science categories.
Purl and stitch: Empowering, healing, and reconnecting us to each other and ourselves In a fractured world plagued by anxiety and loneliness, knitting is coming to the rescue of people from all walks of life. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni unveils the hidden power of the purl and stitch mantra: an essential tool for the survival of our species, a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm us, and a powerful metaphor of life. This book is a voyage through our history following the yarn of social, economic and political changes - from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern Mongolia, from the spinning bees of the American Revolution to the knitting spies of World War II, and from the hippies' rejection of consumerism to yarnbombing protests against climate change. For the author it is also a personal journey of discovery and salvation, drawing on the wisdom her grandmother passed along as they knit together. Revealing recent discoveries in neuroscience, The Power of Knitting offers proof of the healing powers of knitting on our bodies and minds. Breaking through societal barriers, even nursing broken hearts, and helping to advance cutting-edge science, knitting is still a valuable instrument for navigating our daily lives. As a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.
Vogue Knitting American Collection
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Author : Trisha Malcolm
language : en
Publisher: Sixth & Spring Books
Release Date : 2002-03
Vogue Knitting American Collection written by Trisha Malcolm and has been published by Sixth & Spring Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03 with Knitting categories.
“Designs by today’s most talented American designers.”—Publishers Weekly. “From ten of this country’s best knitwear designers...four or five patterns [each]... along with an essay on their careers and how they entered the field of knitwear design...patterns have been reworked to include yarns available now. Good selection.”—Library Journal. “Fabulous collection.”—Vogue Knitting International.