TYPOGRAPHIC KNITTING
by Rüdiger Schlömer
For knitters and designers
interested in the art of
typography, this
handsome book shows
how modern typefaces
can be converted to knitting patterns in
creative and surprising ways. As you’d
expect, there are plenty of stranded
colourwork alphabets to play with, but
more unexpected techniques include
slip stitch pixelated patterns for a
‘dot matrix’ effect, modular patchwork
to build large-scale lettering, diagonal
stripes, and illusion knitting.
£19.99, Princeton Architectural PressTRUE COLORS
by Keith Recker
Celebrating world-leading
artisans working with
natural dyes, this is a
magnificent book offering
insights into both ancient
and modern textile traditions. There are
interviews with practitioners in Mali,
China, Bangladesh, Mexico, Uzbekistan
and India, who use materials such as
indigo, woad, ochre, cochineal, and
tixinda sea snails to create incredible
dye effects. This book is a visual feast
for anyone in love with colour.
£33.99, Thrums BooksFA I R ISL E K N I T T I NG
by Monica Russel
This practical guide to Fair
Isle offers easy-to-follow
techniques and inspiration
that will be invaluable to
beginners or improving
colourwork knitters. As well as photo
tutorials on all the essential techniques,
there is a stitch dictionary filled with
design ideas, plus 14 knitting projects
including garments and accessories
for men, women and children.
£14.99, Search PressNEW BOOKS
Cosy Knits
by Stolen Stitches
Carol Feller has added an inspiring new book
to her yarn and design brand, Stolen Stitches.
Called Cosy Knits, the book features nine
projects in Carol’s Nua Worsted yarn, from
designers including Bristol Ivy, Louisa Harding,
Jiminez Joseph, and Rachel Coopey.
‘Ballintemple’ is a design by Carol, and is a
swingy cardigan with sideways-knit cables for
a sophisticated look. ‘Tuckle’ is an oversized,
funnel-neck sweater with delicate textured
details which will be ideal for chilly days.
Other garments include a pretty jumper with
a textured yoke, and a sleeveless vest with
chunky cables and a removable cowl.
Bristol Ivy’s ‘Rutland Cowl’ is a playful,
modern take on entrelac, while the ‘Moín’
cabled cowl by Eimear Earley was inspired
by Aran stitch patterns. The collection also
includes a colourwork hat, an elegant cabled
wrap, and a contemporary shawl.
€22 from http://www.stolenstitches.com. For other
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