Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories

Inspired Cable Knits: 20 Creative Designs for Making Sweaters and Accessories

by Fiona Ellis (Author)

Synopsis

This is an easy-to-understand guide to cable knitting from an internationally renowned knitwear designer. It features 20 clearly written patterns for stylish jumpers, pillows accessories and more. Fiona Ellis' inspired designs appear regularly in leading magazines and on the racks of Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren. Internationally acclaimed knitwear designer Fiona Ellis shares the meditative power of 'mindful' knitting in this collection of 20 stunning cable designs. Enriched by notes from the author about the spark behind her creative process, Inspired Cable Knits is ideal for intermediate and returning knitters looking for a new approach to a traditional technique. Each pattern is combined with easy-to-follow instructions, charts and pointers to keep the mind engaged while the fingers are knitting. The four themes: change, nature, energy and time, present a range of captivating styles for the family; from sweaters to tank tops, yoga bags to scarves and more.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Potter Craft
Published: 07 Nov 2009

ISBN 10: 0307586391
ISBN 13: 9780307586391

Media Reviews
Inspired Cables is a must-have for all those who knit with their hearts and minds, as well as with their hands. --Trisha Mlcolm, Vogue Knitting magazine Fiona Ellis's fresh and imaginative take on traditional cable patterns will inspire novice knitters to master the simple process of crossing stitches and will give experienced knitters plenty of opportunity to fall in love, all over again, with this timeless technique. These sweaters are inspired indeed! --Pam Allen, Interweave Knits magazine From the Hardcover edition.
Author Bio
Fiona Ellis has been designing fashion knitwear professionally for more than ten years. Her designs have been published in premier knitting magazines, such as Vogue Knitting International. She designs for leading yarn and her original design concepts are sold to major fashion houses in New York, London and Paris and are in great demand for mass-market production.