num_pages: 136
description: Theres something magical about felting knits: You start with a piece of fabric that looks and feels a certain way and by exposing it to water and agitation finish with one that looks and feels completely different. This fascinating transformation is what led author Leigh Radford to begin felting years ago and has kept her intrigued by the process ever since.Now in AlterKnits Felt Radford pushes the boundaries of traditional felting as she did with traditional knitting in her earlier book AlterKnits. Through 30 colorful vibrant projects she shows readers how to knit and then felt their own handiwork as well as how to create gorgeous felted objects from recycled knits and unspun fiber. An introductory chapter on felting basics explains everything you need to know to make the fabulous clothes accessories and home decor that follow.The projects range from a quick and easy circle coin purse to a shibori bag to a reverse-appliqu rug each unusual in its own way distinguished by a special surface texture an innovative mix of techniques or a quirky combination of yarns. AlterKnits Felt provides every crafter with the tools to exploreand expandthe art of felting.Photographer: John Mulligan
language: English
title: AlterKnits Felt: Imaginative Projects for Knitting & Felting
publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang