Knitting out of Africa
Inspired Sweater Designs

by Isager Marianne
$29.99 CDN
$24.95 US
142 pgs, colour photos, softcover
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Category: knitting books

In the Author's Words.....
"For me, however, the excitement of designing doesn't come from simply copying patterns - it comes from developing a design that captures the feeling of a motif or pattern and adapting it to grace the body in a garment. I have travelled to Africa to experience firsthand the way the country's textiles reflect the landscape, wildlife, and cultural traditions."Introduction

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From inside cover..... " Beautiful land historic African carpets, baskets, and other fiber and textile arts inspired Danish designer Marianne Isager to create these 16 sumptuous and sophisticated handknitted sweaters. The knitting techniques, including entrelac, double knitting, intarsia, domino, and Fair Isle are used in traditional and contemporary ways.

You’ll love the intriguing designs including a Shoowa vest and Kuba pullover, and relish the patterns echoing other regional African textiles, such as the mud-dyed fabrics from Bamana in Mali and the block design from the Asante people in Ghana. You’ll also find reflections of African wildlife in some projects, from the leaping antelope to the flocks of birds to the showy giraffes and zebras.

Isager provides full instructions and charted patterns for each exquisite design in at least two adult sizes. These sweaters—all presented with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photographs—are worked in fingering-weight yarns.

They’re not quick to knit, but they will be timeless classics, sure to make stunning additions to your wardrobe or lifelong gifts for the most special people in your life. Experienced knitters will enjoy trying some of the more involved shapes and designs, and may be inspired to take up the challenge of designing their own African-inspired garment!"

Size ranges - Many of the garments are sized up to 48" and some up to 52".

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