Long time no blog post here but the latest baby to arrive has now received his Fair Isle jacket, which I really loved knitting. A huge welcome to him...
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About Me
About this Blog
My main blog is now Susanna Helen's Blog. On this occasional blog I'm posting information about my current knitting projects and items that interest me in the world of knitting and textile design. My knitting inspirations come from many sources, especially 20th century British and American design, textiles and ceramics; Native American art; Central Asian textiles; and the landscape and knitting traditions of the Shetland Isles. I’m fascinated by colour and texture, particularly enjoy lace knitting, and am interested in exploring the interface between knitting as a craft and as an art form. I’m also interested in the history of knitting, and its place in fashion and in women’s lives.
Favourite Knitting Books
Knitter's Almanac by Elizabeth Zimmerman, The Art of Shetland Lace by Sarah Don, Finishing Techniques for Hand Knitters by Jane Crowfoot, Arctic Lace by Donna Druchunas, Design Your Own Knits by Debbie Abrahams, Knitting your own designs for a perfect fit by Montse Stanley, The Handknitter's Design Book/Hand Knitting - New Directions by Alison Ellen, Step-by-Step Knitting Workbook by Debbie Bliss, Inspired Cable Knits by Fiona Ellis, Indigo Knits by Jane Gottelier