| It seems that almost every knitter has tried shrinking
her knitting in the washing machine over the past few years, and why not? Knitted
felt knits up quickly and creates fun, stylish projects. In Felt Forward,
Maggie Pace—proprietor of Pick Up Sticks—shares 20 stylish, contemporary
projects that will find everyday use for the most modern crafter.
These sophisticated designs in an elegant color palette feature
a range of fibers from alpaca, angora, and acrylic. Pace uses innovative felting
techniques, like knitting onto rings or hoops then felting to create unique shapes
and quilting knitted pieces together and cutting away shapes to reveal negative
space. Projects include soft and comfortable felted tops, purses and tote bags,
colorful embossed hats, jewelry and accessories, slippers, pillows, modern home
accessories, and even a strand of felted lights.
With clear instructions and tips on making, shrinking, and
using knitted felt, Pace gives anyone with basic knitting skills the tools to
create one of a kind pieces. Beautiful photographs, step-by-step instructions
and illustrations walk the first-time felter through all the processes. While
the techniques and tools are simple, the shapes, colors, and materials of these
pieces give them a sophisticated, urban feel that brings felt into the twenty-first
century.
Paperbound, 8½ x 9, 128 pages
60 photographs, 15 illustrations
ISBN 978-1-59668-039-5 |