In the Loop: Knitting Now - Softcover

Jessica Hemmings

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906155968 ISBN 13: 9781906155964

Publisher: Black Dog Publishing Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

In the Loop: Knitting Now explores the progression of knitting, a craft which has come a long way from its fuzzy image of thick socks, long shawls and embarrassing motifs on Christmas jumpers. Now there are knitting groups that meet in quirky venues throughout the country, as well as hundreds of clubs and contemporary artists intent on reclaiming the craft. In the Loop maps knitting's journey from retro hobby to mainstream, contemporary trend. The book includes essays from numerous academics, artists and designers analysing contemporary knitting practice, illustrated throughout with a variety of exciting images - including artists who use knitting in their work, knitting's progression through the past few decades and other developments within the craft. Providing the reader with a fresh look at the subject, In the Loop is an essential book for anyone with an interest in contemporary knitting.

About this title

About the Author

Jessica Hemmings studied textile Design at the Rhode Island School of Design and Comparative Literature at the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. She has written many articles for publications such as Bloom, Crafts and Selvedge. Currently she is associate Director if the Centre for Visual and Cultural Studies at the Edinburgh College of Art.

Sandy Black is the author of Eco-Chic (Black Dog Publishing, 2008) and Fashioning Fabrics (Black Dog Publishing, 2006) and is Professor of Fashion Design and Technology at the London College of Fashion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Black Dog Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906155968
• ISBN 13: 9781906155964
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192
• Editor: Jessica Hemmings