Folk Bags
Ref:
193149925X
AuthorVicki Square
Vicki Square of Fort Collins, Colorado, learned to knit from her grandmother more than 30 years ago and has been designing her own garments ever since. Her designs have been both self-published and featured in Spin-Off and Fashion Knitting magazines. She won the 1990 National Knitting contest sponsered by Fashion Knitting and has shown her pieces in juried art shows in Colorado, Oregon and Illinois. Vicki has taught knitting for more than ten years, as well as painting and drawing at Colorado State University.
SummaryBags are essential for living and Vicki Square's contemporary interpretations of these 30 folk designs are truly extrordinary. Each one is inspired by traditional folk bags or folk art from 23 different countries including Nepal, Tibet, Japan, Ireland, Ecudor and Guatemala. You'll find bags in all shapes, colours, textures and sizes for work, play, or for a special evening on the town.
A brief cultural history and how it inspired Vicki's design preface each pattern, all of which are accompanied by step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations. Knitters of every skill level are sure to be intrigued by the versatile and imaginative designs in this unique collection.
No of pages144pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherInterweave Press
ISBN193149925X
EAN9781931499255
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Price:
£15.99