Inca Knits

Inspired by the art of the high Andes and of South America, featured these 25 garments combine knit and purl techniques that add texture to stunning colorwork. With projects featuring vibrant stripes, zigzags, and geometric motifs, Marianne's collection brings ancient Incan textiles to the twentieth century. The knitter-friendly patterns featured in "Inca Knits" are knitter-friendly, as none of the projects do not require extensive knitting experience, and all pattern information is provided in the detailed instructions, charts, and a Technique Glossary. Knitters will learn new and innovative uses of color and color patterns; how to combine lightweight yarns together to create new textures and colors; and how to find inspiration in various landscapes, wildlife, textiles, and even the pottery of the high Andes. Marianne Isager'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. The photos alone are a lesson in inspired sweater design.

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Bli först med att recensera och betygsätt boken Inca Knits - du kan vinna 200 kr varje månad i tävlingen "Månadens recension".

As I have said before about Marianne Isager's books, she does not tend to use the designs that immediately spring to mind. When I think of Incas I think bright colours, images of Peruvian gods, llamas and more. There's some of that in here and a lot more besides yet the colours have been adapted to a more sophisticated colouring and lost their authenticity as Peruvian into the bargain. I think this is Marianne's best book. Lots of pattens for men, women and children. Small format, take anywhere size. You'll need to convert the yarn and tension for knitting outside the USA.-KarenPlatt.co.uk

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Marianne Isager grew up in Vendsyssel, Denmark. She earned her degree as a textile designer from Copenhagen's School of Design and Handicrafts. She divides her time between living in A...rhus, Denmark, and Tokyo, Japan. Her previous books include Knitting out of Africa (Interweave, 2005). Marianne Isager's knit garments are sold at many places in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Germany. She has had numerous exhibitions of her work in Europe as well as in Japan and the United States. She has taught at design schools, vocational colleges, and at Denmark's Teacher's College. Her signature yarn line is distributed in the United States by TUTTO Opal-Isager.

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