Inspired to Knit: Creating Exquisite Handknits - Tapa blanda

March 2009 This is an attractive collection of 19 patterns for women, based on the seasons in the country, and mostly worked in single colours at a time. All the patterns are detailed and complex and the book concludes with an ensemble in fine white cotton for a wedding dress. Each pattern carries a small section about the inspiration for the design, and then there are separate sections encouraging readers into designing for themselves, from developing a theme through to the styling and fitting of a knitted item. Lesley O'Connell Edwards * SlipKnot *

Get inside the artistic mind of talented knitwear designer Michele Rose Orne and discover her secrets to creating beautiful handknits for any season of the year. Inspired to Knit features four mini workshops with twenty-four patterns and spectacular photography conceptualized to help knitters think creatively, find inspiration in their surroundings, and shape those elements into garment design. Along the way knitters will pick up invaluable tips and tricks of the trade plus a wealth of inspiration. Stunning patterns are arranged by season, reflecting the colors and beauty of nature that inspires Michele's feminine designs. From an amber beaded cardigan that captures the feeling of hay fields drying in the sun to a long, belted coat with a spray of feminine coral roses inspired by flowers in her local market to an intarsia jacket that evokes memories of a fall hike in a forest, each pattern is rich with color, detailing, and romantic knitting style. The design workshops throughout the book guide and challenge readers to find inspiration in their surroundings, build color palettes, swatch creatively through knitting and sketching, and finesse their style and fit. Think more creatively about knitting and unleash your inner designer with Inspired to Knit!