Ethnic Knitting Books
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Ethic Knitting Discovery $16.95
Ethnic Knitting Exploration $16.95
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Page 105, Ethnic Kitting Discover – correction to upper illustration.
Page 120, Ethnic Kitting Discover – correction to second full paragraph.
Come join Craft Cruises on my popular knitting vacation – Musk Ox & Glaciers! Join fellow knitters along with knitting expert Beth Brown-Reinsel and Donna Druchunas, author of “Arctic Lace – A book of patterns and stories of native Alaska knitters” on this Alaskan knitting adventure. Successful Lace Knitting is the sequel to Arctic Lace which I think you will also enjoy.
Ethnic Knitting Discovery & Exploration
Do you ever get tired of blindly following patterns? Ever wish you could design your own sweaters from scratch? Ever want to learn about knitting techniques from around the world? If you’ve answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, then Ethnic Knitting Discovery & Ethnic Knitting Exploration are for you.
Choose from three different styles of worksheets-quick notes, a visual plan, or detailed guidelines:
1) For adventurous and advanced knitters, I have a schematic where you can fill in your measurements and stitch counts as you go.
2) For those who want more details, I have a spreadsheet to help you do all of the calculations you’ll need for your project.
3) For those who have never designed a sweater, or who want a little more hand-holding, I have step-by-step instructions for working up each project (with your numbers).
Check out the new video introduction to Donna’s Ethnic Knitting Books.
Ethnic Kitting Discovery
ISBN 978-0-9668289-3-3
Designing your own sweaters using techniques from Denmark, The Netherlands, Norway, and The Andes.
Beginning with four simple, skill-building projects and eight master patterns for drop-shoulder pullover sweaters, learn how to:
- knit in the round
- understand charts
- center patterns
- manage repeats
- use texture patterns
- start with welts
- shape half-gussetsdesign with color patterns
- handle multiple colors
- stitch-and-cut armholes & necklines
- knit in the Andean style
- have fun with puntas
- tackle steeks
See pages from each option. (NO LINK)
See a Gallery of Project Photos. (NO LINK)
Review the Blog Book Tour.
Ethnic Kitting Exploration
ISBN 978-0-9668289-9-3
This is an unusual knitting book, because you’re an unusual knitter. These pages don’t contain lots of inspiring color photos because there’s heaps of inspiration at your favorite yarn shop or spinning wheel.
What you’ll find here is solid information on how to build three classic sweater shapes-raglan, circular yoke, and saddle-shoulder-in the yarn that’s caught your fancy. You’ll also discover ways to use color patterning, build an Aran-style design, and turn a pullover into a cardigan.
This book’s goal isn’t to give you one sweater idea and then sit on the shelf. It’s to help you discover the joy and satisfaction of knitting without patterns when you want to. And to increase your understanding and sense of control and pleasure when you do use patterns.
Take the leap. Come exploring:
Look inside the book on Amazon
Download a free PDF pattern excerpt
Praise for Ethnic Knitting Discovery
Ethnic Knitting Discovery awakens old-world resourcefulness in modern knitters by revealing the skills and understandings our ancestors used to create beautiful, unique ethnic garments without
referring to written patterns. Beautiful, airy drawings make techniques and ethnic designs so clear and accessible they seem almost familiar. My favorite chapter is the one on Andean knitting, because it includes instructions for this culture’s incredibly speedy thumb-purled stockinette in the round with the yarn tensioned around the neck (with 1 or 2 colors). This ingenious method is so far known to only a handful of North American knitters and deserves to become part of every serious knitter’s repertoire. This carefully crafted book will invigorate today’s growing community of highly intelligent knitters who are eager to learn and fly solo like those who preceded us.
– Cat Bordhi, author of New Pathways for Sock Knitters, Book One; A Treasury of Magical Knitting; A Second Treasury of Magical Knitting; Socks Soar on Two Circular.
Needles; and Treasure Forest
Donna has created another engaging book, full of technique and enjoyable projects targeting all levels of knitting. Whether you are a timid beginner or a seasoned knitter, you’ll find instructions that fill your needs and inspiration to fill your hours of knitting pleasure.
– Beth Brown-Reinsel, author of Knitting Ganseys, well-known designer, teacher, and contributor to major knitting magazines
Ethnic Knitting Discovery fills a need for many knitters, carefully taking the process, step by step, of adapting an existing design or to creating a design of one’s own. Each step, from knitting a swatch to completing the garment, is clearly explained, in both words and visuals. If one knows the basics of knitting, one can take that first big step in developing the skills to create a beautiful garment which truly fits. The twelve projects, all based on ethnic designs proven by the test of time, are presented within the general format of a good workbook. Donna leads the way through each and every step—with this book in hand, one need not fear getting lost!
–Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, author of Knitting in the Old Way, Spinning in the Old Way, Ethnic Socks and Stockings, Simple Socks, High Whorling, and Salish Indian Sweaters
Traditional knitting techniques and stories from Norway.(PDF)
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