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Knitprovisation: 70 Imaginative Projects Mixing Old with New
Over 70 Creative Projects to Make, Remake and Remix
It's more important to be cool and look good than to stick to the rules! This is a book on knitting and crochet that will inspire knitters and crocheters to think outside of the box. It challenges them to experiment and break with tradition-- to mix new methods, material, techniques and designs and enjoy the relationship that develops between design, texture, color, and shape.
Knitters and crocheters are encouraged to create new combinations with what they already have on hand--left over yarn, lacy placemats, and even vintage-style pot holders mixed with things bought new or second-hand. Or to try transforming something old into something completely new! To work on a whole garment--to embellish with embroidery or pom-poms, to mix plastic and fabric with rivets and sequins--or to just add little touches to finished garments. To explore the possibilities of mixing, matching, and restitching with yarn and fabric to create brand new garments and accessories.
Knitprovisation is an invitation to all crafters to create a style that is their own. The possibilities are endless and the creative urge grows once you get started. It's a must have for all adventurous knitters, crocheters and sewers!
It's more important to be cool and look good than to stick to the rules! This is a book on knitting and crochet that will inspire knitters and crocheters to think outside of the box. It challenges them to experiment and break with tradition-- to mix new methods, material, techniques and designs and enjoy the relationship that develops between design, texture, color, and shape.
Knitters and crocheters are encouraged to create new combinations with what they already have on hand--left over yarn, lacy placemats, and even vintage-style pot holders mixed with things bought new or second-hand. Or to try transforming something old into something completely new! To work on a whole garment--to embellish with embroidery or pom-poms, to mix plastic and fabric with rivets and sequins--or to just add little touches to finished garments. To explore the possibilities of mixing, matching, and restitching with yarn and fabric to create brand new garments and accessories.
Knitprovisation is an invitation to all crafters to create a style that is their own. The possibilities are endless and the creative urge grows once you get started. It's a must have for all adventurous knitters, crocheters and sewers!
128 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2007
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July 2, 2007
I really like this book because instead of publishing stich by stitch patterns, it just shows pictures and a rough rundown of techniques required to generate a similar garment.
I think the finished garments are cute and it has inspired some ideas for future projects. Great use of contrasting color, stitch techniques, fabric juxtoposition and unexpected construction techniques. Highly recommended.
I think the finished garments are cute and it has inspired some ideas for future projects. Great use of contrasting color, stitch techniques, fabric juxtoposition and unexpected construction techniques. Highly recommended.
January 15, 2009
Not at all what I expected. When it comes right down to it, the ideas are sound. Take found secondhand pieces and make them your own. Embellish with stitchery. Reuse and recycle. Construct interesting clothing that is as unique as the indie craftster you are. I get this.
The pieces in the book, on the other hand, are pretty rough. Asymmetrical clothing constructed of clashing patterns and colours modeled on pale, sickly looking children. The absolute dredges of thrift store culture. Ouch. If I had paid for this book instead of receiving it as a gift, I would have been pissed off.
The pieces in the book, on the other hand, are pretty rough. Asymmetrical clothing constructed of clashing patterns and colours modeled on pale, sickly looking children. The absolute dredges of thrift store culture. Ouch. If I had paid for this book instead of receiving it as a gift, I would have been pissed off.
August 8, 2008
Inspirational if not informative, this book gives you a plethora of ideas for ways to incorporate that growing collection of half-knitted things you keep shoving into places to hide from your spouse or housemates so they won't know that you're starting your 243rd project this week. Ramnek's projects are super Scandinavian, fun-looking stuff that most people wouldn't really wear. No patterns here, but there are a few projects with detailed guidelines. More often, you are encouraged to go wild on your own, which was good enough for me. A great b-day present from my Mom. Thanks, Mom!
April 12, 2010
I get that the author is trying to inspire people to use objects and create unique items. That is fine. But to be inspired I have to say, gee, I would love to make something like that. Not, my god, can you believe someone wasted thier time doing that. These are without a doubt some of the ugliest, most random things I have ever seen. Maybe a doily should just be a doily.
October 18, 2015
This just didn't interest me as much as some of the others, but I will look at it again before I return it to the library.
April 26, 2017
5 stars for innovation and explanation, but YIKES! As much as I have a penchant for unique, inspired clothing, I wouldn't want to be caught dead in any of them, and sad to say, the styling and lighting on the children really seems as if they were—or pitifully malnourished, perhaps. Is this an attempt at making post-Communist Romania a fashion statement? In a different setting there might be some redemptive value...I'm curious to determine what that setting could be...
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