The knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook is the exciting sequel to the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. Ill link here to the new books page where you can currently find them. There has been lots of excitement about felicity fords fantastic new project, the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. Please note, this is an ebook and not a print book. Some of the swatches and their sources of inspiration. Meet the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook earlier this year, i took part in felicity fords blog tour to promote her happily crowdfunded knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. Felicity fords knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook edited march 7, 2015 to add. Buy knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook 1st by felicity ford, kate davies, nic blackmore, fergus ford, tom van deijnen isbn. I loved this book for the inspiration and for the affirmation that i receive from it in my creative processes. It is about seeing the everyday world through a specific, knitterly lens. Aug 30, 2015 knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. And it is in that spirit that she published the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook.
This book builds on this with some wonderful examples. Explore the many different articles we have gathered for you here. Knitsonik stranded colorwork sourcebook the woolly thistle. And thats exactly what this book does, through fords knitsonik system. Now that the book is out and currently available, i had the chance to ask her a few more questions about both the work and her process. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook wild and woolly. I was so relieved when the target was reached because this is.
The official blurb from felicitys website the knitsonik stranded colourwork source book shows you how to translate everyday things into stranded colourwork. The print edition of the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is now available to buy from the official knitsonik online shop. Felicity fords knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is such a book. A knitting book that shows you how to turn everyday inspirations into gorgeous stranded colourwork.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In her brandnew book, the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook, she gives you a stepbystep process for creating beautiful and original colorwork patterns in palettes inspired by the everyday things around you. I have already read and enjoyed the previous book knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook which is a remarkable work highlighting the local studies potential of knitting. Knitsonik stranded colorwork playbook the woolly thistle. Nov 04, 2014 well, im here to tell you that knitsonik, aka felicity ford, has created the answer to your problem. Meet felicity fords knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook a sequel of sorts to her knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook of a few years ago, this playbook picks up where she left off, transforming the imagery of daily life into stranded colorwork projects fords colorwork is surprising, whimsical, and often collaborative, like the knitted correspondence above, or the tarmac. If you have ever marvelled at the beautiful color stranded garments of the fair isle tradition, you will enjoy and benefit from fords exposition of the process that produces such ingenious knits. Nov 28, 2014 the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook explains in clear and easy to understand steps how to create your own stranded colourwork patterns, inspired by everyday things. My dear friend, the very talented and wonderful felicity ford has recently embarked on a campaign to produce a new knitting book unlike any knitting book that has ever come before.
Ive loved following the campaign and reading the blog posts about the project. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook explains in clear and easy to understand steps how to create your own stranded colourwork patterns, inspired by everyday things. Try the simple color knitting book by erika knight it features 20 accessible designs that all teach you something new about colourwork, from intarsia, to stranded, to weaving in color once a project has been cast off. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook by felicity ford. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is based on a workshop called quotidian colourwork. This knitting book celebrates such everyday things as bricks, biscuit tins and fruitcake, and show you how to turn them into things you can wear and admire. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook kickstarter campaign. Knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook by felicity ford. The talk will include brightly coloured knitting plus baas and sheep bells. For new and experienced color work knitters alike, this book will offer you a path to interpreting your own color work inspirations. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook by felicity. The complete process is laid out, with heaps of examples, ideas and detailed guidance in her first book, knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook first published in 2014 by knitsonik isbn. This enriching extra content enables you to easily customise each pattern to reflect your unique sense of style, and the things and places that matter to you.
Buy knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook 1st by felicity ford, kate davies, felicity ford, nic blackmore, fergus ford, tom van deijnen isbn. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook this is knit. Earlier this year, felix launched her second book knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook and third a colouring companion. Knitsonik now in its third printing the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook shows you how to design your. Her books, the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook and the knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook, empower knitters to unlock their own creativity by. The kickstarter campaign has reached and exceeded its target with 424 backers when i last checked. We have been friends for a few years now and i have always really enjoyed seeing how she turned seemingly ordinary. Design your own stranded colourwork with the knitsonik system.
The code is stuck on the inside cover of the book rather than being emailed on completion of purchase. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook should be on every knitter and designers bookshelf. If you have ever marvelled at the beautiful colorstranded garments of the fair isle tradition, you will enjoy and benefit from fords exposition of the process that produces such ingenious knits. Artist and designer felicity ford shows you how to translate ordinary subjects into extraordinary stranded colourwork with her playful and inventive knitsonik system. Now in its fourth printing the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook first published in 2014 shows you how to design your own stranded. Felix is a knitter and sound artist who translates the joy and beauty of the everyday into amazing stranded colourwork knitting. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook arnallculliford. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook shows you how to design your own stranded colourwork. This video was produced by fergus ford for the kickstarter campaign launched april 2014 to raise funds for the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook by felicity ford. Design your own stranded color work with the knitsonik system. I was very excited when my dear friend felicity, also known as felix, told me she wanted to write a knitsonik stranded colourwork source book. I suspect many of you will now know that my good friend felicity fords fabulous new tome, the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook.
There are lots of working examples to show how to approach this, and plenty of suggestions and exercises to help you if you feel a bit stuck. A native of the pacific northwest, she shares a wee little house there with her husband, two children, some scottish terriers, and more yarn than is strictly necessary. Add the knitsonik playbook colouring companion to you order and take advantage of this unique colouring book specifically designed to help you make the. Here are the shownotes to accompany the podcast, published on the knitsonik website in january 2015. This is the official facebook channel for all knitsonik ventures. Felicity ford, 9780993041501, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook ysolda ltd. Kyle kunnecke has a series of courses on stranded knitting. This is the special episode of the knitsonik podcast created especially for the kickstarter backers who funded production of the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook now on sale. If you dont believe it, take a look at this lovely book by felicity ford.
Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook, by felicity ford, aka felix, is all about color in the uk as seen through her eyes in finding ways to incorporate the landscapes around her, as well as the daily objects she is drawn to by color and design and pattern, into the mesmerizing patterns of fair isle, also known as stranded colorwork. Both the book and the workshop build on a passion for celebrating daily life and are firmly focused on translating everyday inspirations into stranded colourwork. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mary scott huff, a nationally recognized knitting designer and teacher, is the author of the new stranded colorwork.
Announcing the knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook. Felicity fords knitsonik stranded colourwork proves the point in grand and glorious detail. Currently entitled the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook, this tome aims to be the goto resource for taking those everyday things and places that make up all our little worlds and turning them into colourwork. The playbook offers inspiring opportunities for applying patterns found in daily life to celebratory hand knits. Well, im here to tell you that knitsonik, aka felicity ford, has created the answer to your problem. Apr 25, 2014 the knitsonik audible textures resource explores the theme of being present to everyday life that inspires the knitting in the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. It contains five indepth creative stranded colourwork projects for you to take forward in your own individual way. If you wish to buy an electroniconly version of the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook, you can do so here on ravelry. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook paperback. Knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook book depository. A knitting book that shows you how to turn everyday inspirations into gorgeous stranded colorwork.
The book shows you how to celebrate your world in stranded colourwork. A knitting book which shows you how to turn everyday inspirations into gorgeous stranded colourwork. Using two strands of yarn at a time enables the knitter to create designs, or motifs, in the knitted fabric. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is now available to buy directly from my online shop. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is felicitys most recent project. Felicity fords knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is now one of the wonderful books including kate davies and elizabeth lovicks and more available in the u.
Join artist and designer felix and friends in this brand new book for more adventures in stranded colourwork. Thanks again steve your visit came at the perfect time. As its name hopefully suggests, it will be full of inspiring textures, and a sense of witness or presence to daily life. The knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook builds on concepts from the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is now available to buy directly from me through my online shop the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook first published in 2014 by knitsonik isbn.
In this inspiring book, artist and designer, felicity ford shows you how to translate ordinary subjects into extraordinary stranded colourwork with her playful and inventive knitsonik system. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook bombella. Taking an enthusiastic approach to shading, colours, and shetland wool, it celebrates making deeper connections with everyday life. Add the knitsonik playbook colouring companion to you order and take advantage of this unique colouring book specifically designed to help you make the most of the knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook. Every printed copy of the book contains a unique download code. Exhibitions, publications and launches by felicity ford will be announced here. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook shows you how to translate everyday things into stranded colourwork. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook kickstarter. The blanket has been officially recognised as an example of best practice and i feel incredibly honoured to have been involved. Now in its fourth printing the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook first published in 2014 shows you how to design your own stranded colourwork. Thomas edison once said that genius is one percent inspiration and ninetynine percent perspiration. The knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook youtube. It also creates fabrics that are warmer and more durable than singlecolor knitting. Every printed copy of the book contains a unique download code, allowing you to access a digital copy of the book through ravelry.
May 01, 2014 this video was produced by fergus ford for the kickstarter campaign launched april 2014 to raise funds for the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook by felicity ford. If this is 99% perspiration, then it looks pretty good to me. Mar 11, 2015 the official blurb from felicitys website the knitsonik stranded colourwork source book shows you how to translate everyday things into stranded colourwork. Her books, the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook and the knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook, empower knitters to unlock their own creativity by observing the world around her. Joy from the everyday the knitsonik stranded colourwork. In its pages youll learn how to draft your own knitted correspondence. Apr 11, 2014 welcome to the next stop of the knitsonik blog tour. The print edition of the knitsonik stranded colourwork sourcebook is now available to buy from the official. Knitsonik stranded colourwork playbook colouring companion. The secret behind knitting the beautiful designs in stranded colorwork is in the stranding. Artist and designer felicity ford aka felix shows you how to translate ordinary subjects into extraordinary stranded colourwork with her playful and inventive knitsonik system.
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