Meg Swansen's Knitting
When Swansen's mother, Elizabeth Zimmermann, died last November, knitters all over the world mourned the passing of an influential author and teacher who introduced the concept of the "thinking knitter" to a whole new generation. Swansen carries on her mother's delight in traditional styles knitted in wool with great attention to the construction details. Like her mother, she also turns a pretty phrase. In addition to 21 designs for pullovers, cardigans, vests, and stockings appropriate for experienced knitters, Swansen introduces readers to techniques rarely discussed in other knitting books--like crocheted steeks and knitting backwards. Highly recommended for public libraries and academic textile collections.Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.