Author: Arne & Carlos

Brand: Trafalgar Square Books

Features:

• Trafalgar Square Books
• 499991628209
• TRA-66435

Binding: Hardcover

Number Of Pages: 140

Release Date: 01-09-2013

Details: Product Description Knitting sensations Arne and Carlos present 36 gorgeous patterns that evoke the simple joy of gardens no matter the time of year or location. Hydrangeas, roses, violets, and fluttering critters are among the bucolic countryside delights that are transformed into knit and crochet projects in this image-laden book, ranging from the small and decorative to the larger and more practical, including afghans and throws. Arne and Carlos go out of their way to share their imagination and inspiration, once again providing unique and diverse ideas for handmade décor in their characteristic style that honors traditional Scandinavian knitwear, while ensuring every crafter’s amusement, comfort, and all-around happiness. Review “The projects are delightfully unexpected and unusual … There are dolls, throws, bags, and household items galore … lushly illustrated with Victorian scraps, flowers, and photos of [Arne & Carlos’s] wonderful garden. A gorgeous book with a lot to recommend it.”—MyShelf.com From the Inside Flap &;Welcome to our little world&;&;&;Arne & Carlos 36 unique handmade projects, ranging from small, easy, and quickly made to larger, more complex pieces to take pleasure in creating over time. Step-by-step instructions, patterns, and full-color photographs. Plus a delightful visual story of nature&;s ability to inspire, with dozens of images of various elements of a country garden, including things that grow, flutter, fly, and crawl. Knitting sensations Arne and Carlos present 36 gorgeous patterns that evoke the simple joy of gardens no matter the time of year or location. Hydrangeas, roses, violets, and fluttering critters of all kinds are among the bucolic delights that are transformed into knit and crochet designs in this colorful, image-laden book. Projects range from the small and decorative to the larger and more practical, including placemats, coasters, trivets, sachets, pillowcases, afghans, and throws, to name just a few. Along the way readers are entertained by the charming handmade dolls and mice Arne and Carlos have made popular in their other books, and who here become characters in their own garden adventure. &;We want to welcome you into our little world,&; say Arne and Carlos. &;In this book you see our garden and some of the projects it inspires us to make. Some of the projects are small and take no time at all &; the larger projects you can make when it rains or is cold &; or if you just want to sit still and let your thoughts fly while your hands work.&; In this delightful book, Arne and Carlos go out of their way to share their imagination and inspiration, once again providing unique and diverse ideas for handmade décor in their characteristic style, which honors traditional Scandinavian knitwear while ensuring every crafter&;s amusement, comfort, and all-around happiness. From the Back Cover “Welcome to our little world…”—Arne & Carlos 36 unique handmade projects, ranging from small, easy, and quickly made to larger, more complex pieces to take pleasure in creating over time. Step-by-step instructions, patterns, and full-color photographs. Plus a delightful visual story of nature’s ability to inspire, with dozens of images of various elements of a country garden, including things that grow, flutter, fly, and crawl. About the Author Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison—Norwegian and Swedish, respectively—established Arne & Carlos, a clothing design company, in 2002. Drawing on their traditional Scandinavian influences and their natural environment, they create original and visually striking knitwear. They are the authors of the international best-selling books 55 Christmas Balls to Knit; Easter Knits; Knitted Dolls; and Norwegian Knits with a Twist, also available from Trafalgar Square Books. Their creative base is in the Valdres region of Norway, north of Oslo.

Package Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.0 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English