Knit: Dynamic patterns and techniques for creative making

by Alice Hoyle

The slow, mindful craft of hand knitting is good for the planet and good for the mind. Meditative and fulfilling, it gives crafters a sense of accomplishment as well as a unique final product. In Knit, knitwear designer and ROWS founder Alice Hoyle shows you how to create dynamic pieces with creative and inspiring techniques. Along with 16 gorgeous projects, this book

· Choosing How yarn choice and colour can transform projects.
· Working with your yarn How to easily use leftover half balls of yarn from other projects to create amazing things.
· Working with scrap Thrumming technique to use up tiny scraps leftover from other projects.
· Reusing Cutting up existing materials to create yarn.
· Turning fabric into How to unwind an existing jumper to reuse the yarn.
· Interesting and inspiring stitch techniques to use in the projects.
· How to take care of your knitwear, such as blocking and storing.

Knitting allows people to consciously slow down and make a connection to each piece they make, creating unique stories and imperfections that will be carried around for years to come. There is something incredibly exciting and freeing in the ability to make anything with just your hands, needles and yarn.

Genres: Knitting

176 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 24, 2024

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this a weird mix of knitting patterns: modern, retro, homey, graphic, oversized, and revealing. The author shows how to make our own yarn from fabric, how to reuse yarn from old sweaters, and even how to work with yarn scraps. There is a short 20+ page section of different stitches. The patterns are strangely organized. There are stitch charts in the back of the book, separate from the text instructions. Additionally, I found the color palette odd. All in all, not a book for me, as I didn't flag one item to knit, but surely someone will like this...

[tisasday · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting patterns with unique texture and a creative spin on the typical stitch patterns.

[Susan Eubank · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the approach, especially using leftover yarn. Loved the stitch guide. My favorite patterns were Upstream sweater, Static mittens, Scrappy cushion, Drift Jacket, and Anni cloth set.