Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Cool Creativity Excercises by Leigh Radford

Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Cool Creativity Excercises by Leigh Radford

AlterKnits is a collection of nearly 30 projects, each one introducing an alternative way of thinking about the construction and application of knitting. For example, some projects call for unusual materials (such as bracelets and necklaces knitted with leather and silver). Some projects blend different craft techniques into the design or construction (such as a skull cap with a crocheted border). Some projects apply knitting in unexpected places (knitted lanterns and bulletin boards). Scattered throughout the book are AlterExercises, which are creativity exercises for readers to try on their own or with knitting friends, as well as inspirational quotes from such diverse sources as Albert Einstein, Martha Graham, and Benjamin Franklin. While the projects are all innovative, they are not difficult. The design of the book AlterKnits also supports the alternative, experimental theme. The book is constructed as a three-part case, consisting of paper over board for the front and back cover and a cloth spine. Attached to the inside front cover is a large pocket holding the AlterKnits workbook.

Leigh Radford is the art director of Interweave Knits magazine and an award-winning graphic designer with over twenty years of experience in graphic design and corporate marketing.

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ISBN 13	9781584794554
ISBN 10	1584794550
Title	Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Cool Creativity Excercises
Author	Leigh Radford
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc
Year published	2005-09-01
Number of pages	125
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.