King E. 25 Bags to Knit: Beautiful Bags in Stylish Colors

Collins & Brown, 2009. — 128 p. В издании представлены модели 25 сумок в модных цветовых сочетаниях и стилях. Помимо прочего, включает в себя раздел, в котором описаны основные приёмы и техники исполнения. Предлагаются различные сочетания цветов и варианты декора для каждой модели . В Великобритании книга была продана 8000 тиражом. В ней - уникальная коллекция из 25 современных сумок ручной вязки, созданных дизайнером Эммой Кинг. They range from big stripey hand-held bags, to small clutch bags, to super-functional baby bags, to chic evening purses. The designs use a wide range of techniques, including intarsia, embroidery, crochet, Fair Isle and entrelac. Each bag is illustrated with a stunning full-colour photograph, plus a close-up detail of the patte, and comes with full knitting instructions and accurate charts. There are details of alteative colourways and added embellishment options. A workshop section focuses on the best yas to use, how to add linings and inspirational ideas for eye-catching handles and fasteners to add those all important finishing touches to your work. This original collection of contemporary hand–knitted bags ranges from big, stripy carry–alls and super–handy baby bags to petite clutches and elegant evening purses. The techniques employed in the designs also range widely and include intarsia, embroidery, crochet, Fair Isle, and entrelac. All the bags are displayed in stunning color photographs, and each project includes a close–up detail of the patte, full knitting instructions, and clear charts; there are also details on alteate colorways and added embellishment. 25 Bags to Knit is complete with an indispensable workshop section focusing on yas, linings, and fashionable ideas for those all–important finishing touches: handles and fasteners. Emma King, a consultant for Rowan Yas, is an exciting new knitting designer, whose passion for color, texture and uniquely mode designs will inspire all knitters.