The Best of Jane Austen Knits presents 27 of the most popular projects from the magazine. The projects are inspired by the characters and places of Jane Austen's novels and the period in England in which they were written, the Regency Period. Well-known and up-and-coming designers, including Vicki Square, Annie Modesitt, Heather Zoppetti, Karen Joan Raz, have translated their love for Jane Austen's novels and characters into a stunning tribute to the beloved author. The gorgeously evocative pieces include cardigans, shawls, bags and other accessories, and projects for men and children. While the projects are inspired by the fashions of 200 years ago, they are every bit as relevant today. Knitters obsessed with Jane Austen (and there are quite a few) as well as stitchers just looking for wonderfully appealing projects with fall in love with the beautiful designs. Essays on fascinating aspects of Austen's life and the period round out this inspiring collection. Topics include where Austen lived, knitting during the time period, the yarns available to Austen and her contemporaries, and dressmaking in Regency England.|What would Jane Austen knit? Enter the world of Jane Austen through timeless knitting patterns inspired by the places and characters in her beloved novels. Designers including Susanna IC, Vicki Square, Annie Modesitt, Heather Zoppetti, Karen Joan Raz, and Kathleen Dames have translated their love for Jane Austen's novels into a stunning tribute to the beloved author. The gorgeously evocative pieces include cardigans, knitted shawls, bags and other accessories, and knitted projects for men and children. While the knitting projects are inspired by the fashions of the regency era, they are every bit as relevant today. Knitters obsessed with Jane Austen as well as stitchers just looking for wonderfully appealing projects will fall in love with the beautiful knitting designs. Essays on fascinating aspects of Austen's life and the regency era round out this inspiring collection. Topics include the places where Austen lived, knitting in Regency England, the yarns available to Austen and her contemporaries, and dressmaking during the time period.|Knitters obsessed with Jane Austen as well as stitchers just looking for wonderfully appealing projects will fall in love with the beautiful knitting designs.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Interweave Press INC International Concepts
ISBN-13
9781620338810
eBay Product ID (ePID)
212966080
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Best of Jane Austen Knits: 27 Regency-Inspired Designs
Author
Amy Moore
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Knitting
Publication Year
2015
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
260mm
Item Width
216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Amy Moore
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Amy Moore
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