Knitting Architecture: 20 Patterns Exploring Form, Function, and Detail Contributor(s): Gray, Tanis (Author), Gray Tanis (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596687800 ISBN-13: 9781596687806 Publisher: Interweave Press OUR PRICE: $21.21 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework - Knitting |
Dewey: 746.432 |
LCCN: 2013002145 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.2" (1.30 lbs) 159 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Explore the true foundations of knitting design: construction, form following function, stability, and ornamentation. The parallels between knitting a sweater and constructing a building seem obvious when considered. Sweaters suspend from yokes and shoulders; vertical planes are shaped to provide fit and allow movement; necklines, sleeves, and hems are adapted for specific purposes. Stitch patterns and textures elaborate design themes, and new and unusual materials can be used to striking effect. Tanis Gray has curated a collection of designs from some of today's most innovative designers, all inspired by architectural themes. From accessories based on art-nouveau ironwork to a sweater that mimics Bauhaus style to a dress based on Greek sculpture, Knitting Architecture celebrates design through history. |