Book Description
Here’s a fresh take on the crafts of rugmaking and knitting—the very first book of its kind. These 21 stylish rug projects are so eye-catching that it’s hard to believe that even novice knitters can create them. But they can, thanks to a thorough section on knitting basics, sumptuously illustrated with more than 60 how-to photographs; advice on embellishments, including embroidery, fringes, and tassels; and instruction on finishing touches, such as weaving ends, sewing seams, blocking, backing, and lining. Put this knowledge to work on a multicolored Big Needle Garter Stitch Rug, Knit and Purl Oval Rug, Thunderbird Wall Tapestry, and others. Every rug is beautifully photographed in a home setting, and includes patterns and ideas for modifying the design. The author lives in Longmont, CO.
The Knitted Rug: 21 Fantastic Designs FROM THE PUBLISHER
Here's a fresh take on the crafts of rugmaking and knitting, as well as the very first book of its kind. These 21 stylish rug projects are so eye-catching that it's hard to believe that even novice knitters can create them. But they can, thanks to a thorough section on knitting basics, sumptuously illustrated with more than 60 how-to photographs; advice on embellishments, including embroidery, fringes, and tassels; and instruction on finishing touches, such as weaving ends, sewing seams, blocking, backing, and lining. Put this knowledge to work on a multicolored Big Needle Garter Stitch Rug, Knit and Purl Oval Rug, Thunderbird Wall Tapestry, and others. Every rug is beautifully photographed in a home setting, and includes patterns and ideas for modifying the design.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Knitted rugs? While woven and hooked and even crocheted rugs are no secret to the needle worker, who knew that strikingly beautiful rugs could be created with only a pair of knitting needles? In her first book about rug knitting, Druchunas begins with a historical overview of knitted rugs and a photo gallery of rugs produced by contemporary rug knitters. The beginning knitter interested in making rugs need not go elsewhere to learn the skill of knitting, as the author includes an excellent introduction to knitting that covers all the skills and special technique needed to complete the 21 rug projects that follow. Each rug is photographed in a home setting, and patterns are graded for level of difficulty. Even some of the more spectacular rugs, like the Mitered Square Patchwork and Handspun Spiral rugs, are suitable for beginning knitters. Warmly recommended for large public libraries. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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