Kaffe Fassett's Pattern Library: an inspiring collection of knitting patterns from one of the most recognized names in contemporary craft and design - Hardcover

Fassett, Kaffe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0091889170 ISBN 13: 9780091889173

Publisher: Ebury Press, 2003

Synopsis

Brought together here for the first time ever, a collection of over 190 of Kaffe Fassett's most accomplished and successful knitting designs. With close up photographic swatches and detailed colour charts, you'll be recreating these iconic designs in no time!

'He's a genius' -- Sonia Rykiel
'Stunning. Wonderful. If you want your socks blown off, buy this book' -- ***** Reader review
'Amazing, inspirational book' -- ***** Reader review
'A mouth-watering feast of colour and ideas' -- ***** Reader review
'An inspirational book and one to treasure for many years!' -- ***** Reader review
'A beautiful book with beautiful pictures and patterns - I just drooled by looking at it all' -- ***** Reader review
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Kaffe Fassett has been producing some of the world's most exquisite knitting designs for over 30 years. He has worked with everyone from Missoni to Bill Gibb, designing diverse and beautiful knitwear that is worn all over the world.

Now Kaffe Fassett's Pattern Library provides in one volume a collection of over 190 of his most inspiring pieces. Each design is illustrated with a close-up photographic swatch, accompanied by a detailed colour chart so you can copy the pattern.

A general chapter on creating your own designs, covering issues such as scale, repeats and borders, enables you to share in Kaffe's creative process and benefit from his unique tips in designing your own pieces.

For Kaffe Fassett fans and anyone who loves the art of knitting, this book is an absolute must-have.

About this title

About the Author

Kaffe Fassett has attracted huge audiences worldwide to the knitting and needlepoint crafts. A bestselling author, he has also presented his own TV series, Glorious Colour, and a major exhibition of his work has travelled the world after forming the first one-man show of a living textile artist ever to show at the V&A in London. Kaffe also designs wallpapers and fabrics for companies such as Designers Guild.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ebury Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091889170
• ISBN 13: 9780091889173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160