The modular aspect of domino knitting makes it versatile for more than just garments. Domino knitting by vivian hoxbro, 9781931499118, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With triangles, squares, and variations of both shapes of knitted fabric, you can create oneofakind pieces by joining them together, hence the name domino knitting. Vivian hoxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of eyecatching two and threedimensional projects. Its deceptively simple and simply dynamic, this clever technique, and has been the rage among european knitters for several years. With a track record ranging from designs for yarn compagnies development of special techniques such as domino knitting to the most recent books with denmarks history of knitting star sweaters. Featuring small projects that are perfect for the beginning knitter, this book covers how to make modular squares that can be connected to create a variety of. Billedresultat for garnkits fra perlestrik knitted cape, knitted shawls, crochet shawl, knit crochet. Since 1985 i have made my living from knitting design, books, teaching etc. This book is definitely an asset to your knitting library.
The basics of domino knitting, such as casting on for this special technique. When dominos was translated from danish to english, the publisher put it into a small format. One thing i like about the book are the learn while you knit pages. Through classes and workshops, she has enriched others with her enthusiasm, creativity, and knowledge. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Each kit includes a plastic bag with photos, instructions, and sufficient yarn to make the largest size. Introducing an exciting new technique called domino knitting, this book teaches both beginners and experts the patterning technique that became a craze among scandinavian knitters. And to my surprise, i found the book shadow knitting by vivian hoxbro in my collection, and this shawl was in the book. Vivian hoxbro has been designing knitwear for more than 20 years and is the author of domino knitting. Domino knitting by vivian hoxbro overdrive rakuten. Read knit to be square domino designs to knit and felt by vivian hoxbro available from rakuten kobo.
She invented and popularized the domino knitting technique. Combine these geometric patterns with felting and you get gorgeous results. Most of the projects are garterstitch based, leaving little excuse to keep from trying them. Knit together learn all you need to know about this technique in vivians book. Vivian hoxbro introducing an exciting new technique called domino knitting, this book teaches both beginners and experts the patterning technique that became a craze among scandinavian knitters. I got it from an american knitter who use them as the bump at one end of double pointed needles so that they become domino needles. Introducing an exciting new technique called domino knitting, this book. She is the author of knit to be square and shadow knitting both from interweave. This year vivian hoxbro became the international posterchild for domino knitting. Domino knitting by vivian hoxbro now this book is mine.
Her kits are packaged with harrisville designs new england shetland or tweed 2ply shetland yarn. Introducing an exciting new technique called domino knitting, this. The 200 star motif patterns in the book have their origin in carefully preserved sweaters that were part of womens traditional dress in the 1800s. Dominofirkanter knitted dishcloth patterns free, knit dishcloth. Buy domino knitting by vivian hoxbro from waterstones today. Vivian hoxbro s designs use domino and shade knitting techniques. She makes the mitered square modern and sometimes even elegant. Domino knitting by hoxbro, vivian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vivian hoxbro is a danish designer who was very smitten with horst schulz patchwork knitting. Vivian hoxbro has been professionally designing knitwear for many years. Explore books by vivian hoxbro with our selection at. Home books knitting books traditional danish sweaters. This style represents one of her many design oeuvres. Domino knitting knitting technique series 9781931499118 by vivian hoxbro and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available.
Join knitwear designer and teacher vivian hoxbro and learn the rich history and techniques of domino knitting. Domino knitting ebook by vivian hoxbro rakuten kobo. Domino knitting was hoxbro s previous book about a modular knitting technique. Cast on this year vivian hoxbro became the international posterchild for domino knitting. Knit to be square, vivian hoxbro shop online for books. Being scandinavian, she uses simpler designs and more understated color. Cast onthis year vivian hoxbro became the international posterchild for domino knitting. Featuring small projects that are perfect for the beginning knitter, this book. Domino knitting knitting technique series hoxbro, vivian on. From a littleknown chapter of knitting history comes the danish night sweater part of womens traditional dress in the 1800s, these sweaters have long been overlooked in surveys of scandinavian handcrafting and design. Beginning with basic instructions and progressing to sophisticated projects, this guide shows how domino knitting allows for easy designing by allowing knitters to. Join the domino craze with the knit to be square ebook. This workshop dvd takes you stepbystep through domino knitting and includes four free patterns to practice your skills.
I think that i might have too many books, i kind of dont really want to have people see how many i. She attended his seminar in berlin, and went back to denmark to adapt it to her own ideas. Vivian hoxbro shows you how to combine modular squares into blocks of varying sizes that become the base for a variety of eyecatching two and th knitting designs knitting patterns crochet patterns mitered square knitting for charity go pink knitting books felt patterns scrappy quilts. Scandinavian knitwear designer hoxbro domino knitting presents another collection of eyecatching and colorful modular knitting patterns. After i finished this shawl, i had to move my knitting books for the 2nd time in 3 months. Join knitwear designer and teacher vivian hoxbro to learn the stepbystep process of domino knitting, a knitting technique with a rich history. Traditional danish sweaters usd 200 stars and other classic motifs from historic sweaters by vivian hoxbro. Being scandinavian, she uses simpler designs and more understated color schemes than the bright colorways schulz favors. Knit to be square ebook by vivian hoxbro rakuten kobo. Called domino knitting because of its modular nature, this inventive method provides color and pattern intrigue for sweaters, afghans, and projects of all kinds. The mysteries of shadow knitting a simple technique of alternating rows of dark and light yarn to produce a subtle patterning that appears and disappears depending on the angle from which it is viewedare explored and refined here by a professional knitwear designer. For us customers, please purchase via our affiliate link. Youll learn all about domino knitting from the master herself. Knitting daily dvd workshop domino knitting with vivian hoxbro.
Learn all you need to know about this technique in vivians book. Vivian hoxbro has been professionally designing knitwear for twenty years. Shadow knitting by hoxbro, vivian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Beginning with basic instructions and progressing to sophisticated. Hoxbro points out, domino knitting is slower than standard knitting. Vivian hoxbro has been designing knitwear professionally for many years. And also, the small projects are useful to learn patience, for, as ms.
This time, shadow knitting is published in a bigger sized book meaning. Library journal mitered squares can look big and clumsy, but not in the hands of vivian hoxbro. Hoxbro, vivian acceptable book 0 domino knitting knitting technique series hoxbro, vivian acceptable book 0. Most of the projects in this book are small, appropriate for learning a new technique. Follow knitting daily domino knitting instructions and free patterns to test. Domino knitting knitting technique series paperback september 1, 2002 by vivian hoxbro author. She designs for various scandinavian yarn companies and magazines and spends her days giving workshops on knitting techniques. To learn how to make different types of domino squares, how to join them, and how to weave in endsplus lots morecheck out the new knitting daily dvd workshop domino knitting with vivian hoxbro. She has developed and popularised the domino knitting technique in the scandinavian countries.
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