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Knitting Stories: Personal Essays and Seven Coast Salish-inspired Knitting Patterns
by Olsen, Sylvia
- Used
- Near Fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/No Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 1550392328
- ISBN 13
- 9781550392326
- Seller
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Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Winlaw, BC: Sono Nis Press, 2017. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 9 1/4" x 8 1/4", 144 pages, colour illustrations, knitting patterns. Ask Sylvia Olsen author, knitter and expert on the world-famous Cowichan sweaters whether there's any more to be said about knitting, and her answer is a resounding 'Yes! Of course, yes. Knitting stories are as varied as the things we knit and, like all good stories, they tell us about ourselves and what it means to be a human being. We will never grow tired of stories like that'. In 'Knitting Stories', Sylvia's storytelling talents are in full evidence as she shares her musings and insights about knitting, design, community, family and the creation of narratives from both wool and words. Full of delightful personal anecdotes, this collection of essays also reflects on the author's knowledge of, and experience with, creating and marketing traditional Cowichan sweaters. She also describes her more recent forays into Salish fusion designs. Knitters will love the gorgeous examples of Olsen's work, stunningly photographed by Joshua Lawrence Studio. Seven original patterns are included for items including a snuggly infinity scarf, bolero, sweater, skirt, toque, poncho and fingerless gloves. Readers can learn how Margaret Atwood came to own a pair of Sylvia's gloves in the essay titled Am I Knitting Stories or Writing Sweaters? and then pick up needles and wool to make a pair by following the instructions provided. These essays and knitting patterns are, by turn, inspiring, thought-provoking and entertaining. Like the knitted items themselves, the stories collected here are warm and reassuring products of a generous spirit that are timeless, beautiful and perfect for sharing. Soft covers, a near fine copy. .
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- Bookseller
- Trinder's Fine Tools
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008148
- Title
- Knitting Stories: Personal Essays and Seven Coast Salish-inspired Knitting Patterns
- Author
- Olsen, Sylvia
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1550392328
- ISBN 13
- 9781550392326
- Publisher
- Sono Nis Press
- Place of Publication
- Winlaw, BC
- Date Published
- 2017
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
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About Trinder's Fine Tools
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