AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister

AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister
by Renee Rigdon, Zabet Stewart

AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister
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Author: Renee Rigdon, Zabet Stewart
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2007-11-30
ISBN: 1600610307
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: North Light Books

Book Reviews of AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister

Book Review: woah
Summary: 3 Stars

I bought this book a few weeks ago. I really love knitting books that are different and edgy. I must say too I like trendier looking clothes. I got it mainly for the crochet and knitting patterns. There is some good info in the book and even a few recipes and random quips. I like the fact it gives you a bio on the designers. I haven't made anything yet but I am fairly new to knitting, although, I would feel pretty comfy with most of the projects. I also think that even though I wouldn't wear the most of the things in the book (real short skirts or low cut tanks), I feel like they provide good guidelines to tinker with your own projects and just get the feel of doing things differently. My favorite being the mohair sweater which I will make for sure. There are many numerous good reasons to buy this book and the creators seem really informed on their craft and witty to boot.
On a more personal level I was a bit uncomfy with the fact it has a small pagan event calendar in it. But, that was my only reasoning for not giving it 4 stars, and that may not be an issue for most folks interested in these types of patterns.
That being said, I feel it was a worthwhile purchase.

Summary of AntiCraft: Knitting, Beading and Stitching for the Slightly Sinister

"You are about to embark on a wondrous journey, full of flowers, and light, and--wait, wrong book. This book is about the darker side of craft.

If you are familiar with our website, this will be like an old friend, except it won't call you at three in the morning asking for bail money."

More than just a hip knitting/crochet book: Fiber enthusiasts, DIY fashion designers and other dark-minded crafters alike will be inspired by the wide variety of cool, nontraditional projects, to try something new.

Filled with projects such as the Tough Baby Sweater, the I [Skull] Trouble Tote and a sleek, black duct-tape corset, Anticraft takes an approach much sought after by the growing audience of hot publications like BUST, Ready Made and Craft: transforming traditional crafts into quirky wearable fashion. Featuring a variety of knitting, crochet, stitching and beading projects the book instructs, inspires and entertains. Includes quirky sidebars such as "How to tap into your dark side" and "The top five reasons it's good to be an AntiCrafter", plus comic strip art, recipes and more.

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