The Manly Art of Knitting

David Fougner

ISBN 10: 158423556X / ISBN 13: 9781584235569

Published by Gingko Press, Inc, US, 2014

Seller Inventory # LU-9781584235569

Synopsis:

A cult classic, The Manly Art of Knitting was originally published in 1972, but has been out of print for decades. Fougner initially published this book in the hope that it would encourage men to take up knitting, or those who did, would openly embrace it. In this amusing, yet practical guide to knitting, Dave Fougner provides a step-by-step guide for beginners as well as those taking up the needles again. Containing all of the original black and white illustrations and photographs, you can't help but smile at the shots of well-worked hands delicately knitting a blanket for a dog, horse or female companion. Chapters include: basics, pattern stitches (garter, stockinette, purl, rib, moss, rise, and basket weave), projects, and problems. Fougner proclaims, "Only a man would knit a hammock with shovel handles for needles and manila rope for yarn." Who are we to argue.

Review: 'I fell upon it like a hyena on a carcass! And even today, though I can't remember anybody's name, where I left the car keys, or who is the Secretary or State, I can still knit and purl with the best of them!' - --Baxter Black, NPR

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Manly Art of Knitting
Publisher: Gingko Press, Inc, US
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardback
Condition: New