Every copy of the book includes a unique code look inside the back cover and scratch off the silver coating that allows you to download a copy of the electronic book. Graph paper and blank pages notebook,knitting patterns llama book. All fourteen of the original patterns are here, each revised with current style and with extra sizes added that includes sizing them all for both fingering weight yarn and dksport weight. In between big books, ive kept busy with smaller collections like rabble rousers and neerdowell knits. I got the book because i love to knit socks and because i love beautifully made books. All fourteen of the original patterns are here, each revised to fit current styles and with extra sizes added including sizing for both fingering and dksport weight yarn. The patterns are gorgeous and dont look too difficult. The historical background she offers on rugs from the ancient silk road region makes a delightful backdrop to her beautiful sock designs. The ancient silk road winds into the shah foladi valley near bamiyan in afghanistan.
The silk road, a series of ancient trade routes stretching across central asia to europe, evokes exotic images of camel trains laden with bales of fine chinese silk, spices, and perfume, of desert oases surrounded by snowcapped mountains, of bustling markets thronging with travellers buying and selling grapes, coriander, baltic amber, and mediterranean coral. Hunter hammersen the firstever book targeted to designers of all experience levels who want to create, communicate and sell their work professionally. All fourteen of the original patterns are here, each revised to fit current styles and with extra sizes added including sizing. Shown with terrywinkle, wipe out, and showroom open hours, 2020. Paperback verified purchase i was so excited that ms. Then why not enter our special sock themed competition. Silk road socks will be a welcome addition to any sock knitter or textile artists library. We were tipped off to the brand new silk road socks by the author themselves, hunter hammersen our outreach director stacey knows a lot of delightful fiber people. Colorful knit soxx by kerstin balke, silk road socks by hunter hammersen, more super socks by christine perry, and 30 slippers to. Work the decrease round 5 more times, 18 18, 18, 18 stitches. And of course along the way all the fun bits new photos, new charts, beautiful illustrationsall the things that help make a book lovely have been upgraded. He called it a persuasive and bracing work and said peter frankopan is not yet well known, but he deserves to be. Nov 29, 2017 the dalekanium socks which make clever use of beads could be worn to the office without ruffling corporate feathers. Pdf silk road socks download full pdf book download.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Sep 19, 2017 join marly bird and guest hunter hammersen on the yarn thing podcast at 10am mst on tuesday september 19th. My books include shoreland socks silk road socks curls, curls 2, curls 3, fine things for plain occasions, and the knitters curiosity cabinet volumes i, ii, and iii. Youll also find a wealth of information on the history of the silk road and the beautiful textiles produced in the region. Basic instructional books as well, for dpns, two circular needles and magic loop. There is a brief, informative history of rugmaking, which inspire the patterns. Favorite knitting books old and new knitpicks staff. Sparrow hill road ghost roads book 1 by seanan mcguire 4. Visit the silk road socks website for more information on the socks in this book, knitalongs and other bonus features. This product is all 16 kcdesigns from silk road socks 2nd edition. What to pack for travel along the silk road mir corporation. Silk road socks features 14 sock patterns inspired by oriental rugs and when you think about the rich colors.
On the cuff chart, row 5, stitch 2 should be a knit through the back loop. All fourteen of the original patterns from the first edition are here, each revised to fit my current style and with extra sizes added that includes sizing them all for both fingering weight. Silk road socks by hunter hammersen, arabella proffer. Jul 30, 2014 nearly everyone at the mir seattle office has been on one of our signature trips along the silk route. Silk road socks socks inspired by oriental rugs home. Hand made and hand dyed vintage clothing and costuming, scarves shawls and hats. All fourteen of the original patterns are here, each revised to fit my current style and with extra sizes added that includes sizing them all for both fingering weight yarn and dksport.
Author hunter hammersen is a prolific and talented sock designer whose designs have found their way onto countless knitters needles. The book opens with a periodic table of fake elements that lays out the socks, shawls, and scarves within, each based on a substance amazonium, mithril, carbonite found only in the nerds alternate universe of science fiction and fantasy. The silk road, a series of ancient trade routes stretching across central asia to europe, evokes. In the toe instructions, the first two sentences of the last paragraph should read work these 2 rounds 3 6, 7, 11 times, 38 38, 38, 38 stitches remain. Instead of color, the beautiful sock patterns in this book use twisted, travelling, and lace stitches to create fancy cables and allover textured patterns. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Each sock is also offered as an individual kcdesign if you would prefer to buy just a few. Author hunter hammersen sets the scene with an introduction and a brief history of the silk road and oriental rugs. We see a lot of knitting books around here, but there are always a few that stand out. Silk yarn knitting patterns crochet, carving, patterns. If you would like the physical book purchase it before purchasing a kcdesign or the ebook on ravelry. You can also go to silk road socks to order a copy if youre so inclined. The patterns are quite challengingi would rate most of them as being appropriate for an intermediate or advanced knitter.
Join marly bird and guest hunter hammersen on the yarn thing podcast at 10am mst on tuesday september 19th. Volume ii in the series followed in 20, and volume iii in 2014. If youve seen the back cover of this book, youll know that this wasnt my first look at the book. Silk road socks, socks inspired by oriental rugs hunter. Updated, expanded, and finally back in print, this delightful new edition of silk road socks features sixteen intricate patterns inspired by oriental rugs. Completely revamped edition of this popular book on knitting socks using the silk road as inspiration. Ill go into all the details of the preorder later this week, but for now i wanted to answer any questions you might have about the book itself.
Silk road socks by hunter hammersen, revised and updated. I got a copy of the new book silk road socks by hunter hammersen this week if youve seen the back cover of this book, youll know that this wasnt my first look at the book. Knitting books full of sock patterns, from intricate ethnic designs to hiking boot socks and easy footlets. If youve ever dreamed of being whisked away on a magic carpet to a. The second, the knitters curiosity cabinet, came out in 2012. Jan 15, 2011 youll also find a wealth of information on the history of the silk road and the beautiful textiles produced in the region. Silk road socks, socks inspired by oriental rugs hunter hammersen.
By clicking one of these links and making a purchase a. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Jan 15, 2011 silk road socks will be a welcome addition to any sock knitter or textile artists library. Okey takes an unflinching look behind the scenes that no knit or. She follows this with 15 patterns for socks and one slipper pattern inspired by different oriental rugs, providing useful margin notes, full instructions and the pattern charts. Every copy of the book includes a unique code look inside the back cover. Hammersen was able to rerelease this great book of socks. Oh and there are lots and lots of individual patterns too.
I got a copy of the new book silk road socks by hunter hammersen this week. Ill come back and bore you to death with each of the individual socks over the next few days, but for now, you can go to ravelry to see information and pictures right now. Imagine my surprise, when i discovered that not even one pattern in silk road socks uses more than one color. Besides the usual advice about comfortable shoes and versatile wardrobe pieces, weve compiled a collection of tips on what to pack and what not to bother with for a caravan along the silk road. If you want to keep up with me, you can always visit the blog or join my group here on ravelry.
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