Creative Knitting: A New Art Form

by Mary Walker Phillips

This classic book on knitting as an art form demonstrates the many creative possibilities of knitting structure. Charts, diagrams, and photos will inspire any knitter.

Genres: Knitting, Art, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference

Paperback

First published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Ami · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is a massive amount of info tucked between these pages. This is more a book of stitch references for exploration than a pattern book and
I had to check it out from the library multiple times this summer to truly appreciate it. I may have to eventually buy it.

[Cookie M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a reference book than anything else, I bought this when I was contemplating getting a Master Knitter designation.
At one time, if you were a lace knitter, this book was an important part of your library.
It does have close-up illustrations of knitted stitches and some nice black and white photos of the author's lace sampler work.

[Linda]

It would seem that the author has a different interpretation of "creative" than I do. The book is rich in historical detail, but I don't feel creatively inspired by the possibilities of knitting after reading this.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting. Stitch patterns for art knitting. (No clothes)