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Shibori Knitted Felt
by Alison Crowther-Smith
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Knitters who already love knitted felt for its softness and durability, can take their skills
to new heights with these wonderful projects for garments, accessories, and home fashions,
by learning Shibori, the Japanese art of manipulating fabric to create unusual
textures and color effects. These projects delight with their fanciful bobbles, pleats,
ruffles, and embroidery stitches. Designs include a delicate frilled scarf embellished
with beads, a pair of Turkish shoes, an embossed throw, a pleated cape, a water-bottle cover,
and even a unique bag made by tying marbles into the fabric before washing to create
a bubbled texture. A guide to felting basics, lists of yarn types and equipment, and
washing-temperature charts to ensure exact shrinkage are included. Beautiful photos,
step-by-step instructions, full-color illustrations, and sidebars filled with tips
and techniques make these projects easy to envision and complete.
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112 pgs., Softcover, $24.95
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