Everyone is so excited about this book - Felicity's idea is inspiring many people to pick up a few strands of yarn.
Text by Meri
KNITSONIK
Stranded Colourwork Sourcebook
By Felicity Ford
Full color, 104 page. £18.99
The biggest reason why I kept a distance from Fair Isle / Shetland colorwork knitting (there are tons of books published in Japan with various traditional patterns and their variations) is its difficultyto customize. I rarely find a design where I like both its shades and stitch patterns (except Kate Davis designs). On top of that, it is hard to collect all the yarn colors used in the pattern. I am not confident enough to choose different colors, and know whether the color combination still works or not.
With Knitsonik, you can create your own color work patterns. This book shows how to pick a motif in your surroundings and turn it into a beautiful stitch pattern -- how to pick colors, how to chart it and perfect it. The resulting swatches are genuine artwork.
And, you can do it too! The book will surely give you the courage and knowledge to try.
