Overview
Eight techniques, sixteen patterns—infinite combinations, and endless inspiration! Vivian Høxbro, the knitting expert behind Traditional Danish Sweaters, is back with a brand-new collection of basic pattern figures—but don't let their simplicity fool you! Stripes, squares, triangles, angles, stairs, chevrons, circles, and shells are some of Høxbro's favorite foundational design elements, undeniably classic and endlessly flexible; these elementary shapes, reimagined and dynamically combined, form sixteen delightful projects, for knitting that's fun, playful, and undeniably clever. - Patterns for blouses, vests, shawls, scarves, pillow covers, and more - Step-by-step instructions for each fundamental shape, with accompanying full-color photographs - An inspirational toolset you can use to create new design combinations of your own
Full Product Details
Author: Vivian Hoxbro
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
Imprint: Trafalgar Square
ISBN: 9781646011353
ISBN 10: 164601135
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 14 August 2022
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""In her latest book, Danish knitting expert Hoxbro goes beyond domino knitting and explores space and shape in other kinds of modular knitting. ... The directions are clearly written and Hoxbro seems to anticipate questions that might arise ... each pattern is thoroughly explained and well-illustrated. ... Her stated goal is for knitters to use the book to play and experiment further, and she has given us the tools and inspiration we need.""--Mary Skoy for Norwegian Textile Letter ""This book is an exciting workshop featuring eight different modular techniques. ... Who wouldn't want to knit in all directions? This book is going to perfectly scratch that itch.""--Jillian Moreno, Knitty.com ""This book is the perfect addition to the bookshelf of any knitter who wants to explore the many ways garter stitch fabric can be created using different modular shapes.""--Cast On magazine ""If you haven't done modular knitting before, you may be interested in learning its secrets from this book. ... Once I had cracked the basics, I found it fun to do--and a little addictive!""--Yarn Geeks
If you haven't done modular knitting before, you may be interested in learning its secrets from this book. ... Once I had cracked the basics, I found it fun to do--and a little addictive! --Yarn Geeks This book is an exciting workshop featuring eight different modular techniques. ... Who wouldn't want to knit in all directions? This book is going to perfectly scratch that itch. --Jillian Moreno, Knitty.com
Author Information
Vivian Høxbro has worked as a knitwear designer for over 35 years, both self-employed and for yarn companies. She has written 12 knitting books, some of which have been published in Norway, Japan, and the USA— including Traditional Danish Sweaters, published in 2019 by Trafalgar Square Books. Since then, she has taught and given lectures in Scandinavia, as well as in the USA and Japan, and is working to make Denmark's first knitting museum in Stubbekøbing a reality. Vivian currently resides in Stubbekøbing, Sweden.
