The Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet Volume III: 18 Patterns Inspired by Vintage Marine Illustrations
Hunter Hammersen has done it again. In this, the third volume ofThe Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet, she translates vintage marine illustrations into a beautiful collection of socks and accessories. Less eclectic and more refined than objects in a standard curiosity cabinet, these fresh and inventive designs beg to be put on display --Anne Budd: editor, author, designerHunter Hammersen'sKnitter's Curiosity Cabinet Volume IIIis a knitterly, esthetic, and sensual delight on every level. I found myself reveling in her history of curiosity cabinets and their collectors and the fascinating and very beautiful vintage prints of marine life. And then, there is the knitting! There are 18 gorgeous pieces, all inspired by prints of sea creatures and plants, each as interesting and varied as the fantastical prints themselves. One could do some serious deep-sea diving here. And not come up for a very long time! --Sivia Harding: designer, teacherFling open the doors of this collection and fidn yourself pulled into its elegant, finely drawn details. You'll feel the same fascination looking at Hunter's stitch patterns as examining the fine hairs on a marine plant or discovering the ever-deepeing detail of a tidepool. Hunter Hammerseen' brings us both a precise historical exploration and surprising, delightful knitting inspiration perfect for modern knitters. A bravura third act. --Jala Spiro: Creator of the Knitcircus podcast, magazine, and yarn lines