
Inca Knits: Inspired by South American Folk Tradition
Author(s): Marianne Isager (Author)
- Publisher: Interweave
- Publication Date: 4 Sept. 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 96 pages
- ISBN-10: 1596681160
- ISBN-13: 9781596681163
Book Description
Take a knitting journey through Latin America with Danish knitwear designer Marianne Isager.
Marianne’s name is synonymous with modern Danish design, and Inca Knits is no exception. Every project has a striking feature, be it an interesting combination of yarns, a clever use of stitch pattern, or an unusual form of construction.
Part knitting book, part travelogue, Inca Knits: Designs Inspired by South American Traditions showcases 15 stunning projects for women, men, and children inspired by the art and culture of the high Andes and South America.
Choose from sweaters inspired by ancient Peruvian pottery, the baskets of Ecuador, Peruvian hats and belts, even the animals of the region. Each project is beautifully photographed, and accompanied by easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with charts and diagrams. In drawings, photos, and essays, learn about Marianne’s inspiration for each piece.
With Inca Knits you will learn:
New and innovative uses of color and pattern
Interesting construction and texture techniques
How to find inspiration in various landscapes, wildlife, textiles and more
Bring the stunning colorwork, vibrant stripes, and geometric motifs of ancient Incan textiles to the twenty-first century with Inca Knits.
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About the Author
Marianne Isager is the author of Classic Knits, Japanese Inspired Knits, and Knitting out of Africa. She is a textile artist whose knit garments are sold throughout Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Germany. She has had numerous exhibitions of her work in Europe as well as in Japan and the United States and has taught at design and craft schools.
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