Punk Knits: 26 Hot New Designs for Anarchistic Souls and Independent Spirits
by Share Ross, Bam Ross
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Author: Bam Ross, Share RossEdition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03-01
ISBN: 1584795832
Number of pages: 136
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Book Reviews of Punk Knits: 26 Hot New Designs for Anarchistic Souls and Independent Spirits
Book Review: A little different from the rest
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this book hoping for some different patterns and I did get that. There are 3 patterns that I am working on: Woodstock Waistcoat, Banshee Over the Knee Hi's and Mother's DM Warmers. The instructions are clear and I have had no problem following the patterns.
Most of the "punk" effect comes from drop stitching and yarn overs.
There are some basic wrist and arm warmers, a few sweaters, scarves and bum warmers. There are also patterns for a tie, a pillow and a guitar strap.
One downside of the book is that most of the yarn used is wool. Trying to substitute for non-animal fibers can be difficult.
This is not a book for beginners. There are no knitting instuctions with the exception of how to do a drop stitch, a yarnover hole and button holes.
Overall I would say that this book is a keeper.
Summary of Punk Knits: 26 Hot New Designs for Anarchistic Souls and Independent Spirits
Rocker/knitter/author: Share Ross personifies the indie spirit driving both knitting and music todayShare Ross is addicted to the needle-the knitting needle. A few years back, this punk guitarist and singer wouldn't have given knitting a second thought. She is a dyed-in-the-wool rocker, and knitting . . . well, knitting was for grannies. Then a friend showed up at her house wearing a scarf that she found totally amazing. When Ross asked her where she'd gotten it, she said she'd knit it herself. Ross was hooked.
With Punk Knits, Ross shares her passion and unorthodox approach to the ancient craft she's so grateful our grannies preserved. All of the 26 designs-beginner- to intermediate--level projects that include arm- and leg-warmers, scarves, miniskirts, hats, and sweaters-draw their inspiration from the style and independent spirit of rock 'n' roll legends like Sid Vicious, Debbie Harry, Patti Smith, and the New York Dolls, and they're all modeled by pierced and tattooed Hollywood rock 'n' rollers and scenesters.
If you think knitting can't be punk, consider this from Ross: "Knitting can be as artistic as you want. You can make a statement. And by knitting garments instead of buying them, you can snub the corporations that strip away your individuality." So what's not punk about knitting?
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