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Andean Inspired Knits
Designs in Luxurious Alpaca
By Helen Hamann
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Lush fiber and dazzling design are the focus of this collection of patterns
inspired by pre-Columbian textiles from the culturally rich Andes in South America.
Adapted for modern knitters, the ambitious designs offer eye-catching patterns,
unique silhouettes, and a palette of techniques ranging from intarsia and
Fair Isle to embroidery and beading. Skilled knitters will find plenty of
contemporary flair in projects such as a boldly striped geometric scarf,
a showy lace cardigan with ruffled trim, and a crocheted poncho embellished
with beads. Photographs of the stunning Peruvian landscape and stories
about the tradition of Andean craft and the vital alpaca enrich this
tour of beautiful art from a beautiful country.
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Softcover, 138 pgs., $24.95
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