Look out for my first collection of knitting patterns, westknits book one, in october accompanied by a brand new website and blog. Exploration station, dotted rays, the doodler, vertices unite, striped bolting, starburst, color craving, askews me shawl, knit n slide, garter breeze, boardwalk, holey chevrons, and briochevron wrap. He now lives in amsterdam and travels frequently teaching knitting workshops throughout the united states and europe. Willing to put in a little time and energy for something you dont know what the final product will look like. This fabulous book has a multitude of fantastic, inspirational creations that are just longing for you to take them on. So im still quite hands on with the knitting of everything, designing patterns, and working on the books. The largest selection of hand dyed and exclusive yarns, pattern books and knitting and crochet supplies. The exploration of color, drape, texture, and movement are the. Westknits bestknits is a must for any stephen west fan or for those knitters with an addiction to knitting shawls. Knitting books, scandinavian knitting designs by pauline chatterton scandinavian knitting stitch patterns designs basic knitting techniques.
Jul 26, 2017 stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma. He also selfpublishes his own series of popular knitting books. Stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. Fabs amazing online knitting bookstore featuring patterns and pattern books for all your favorite yarns with patterns for beginning to expert knitters. West knits book three by stephen west skip to main content. His shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him become a widely recognized and respected designer around the world. Rockefeller is a fingering weight shawl worked in two colors. The creative atmosphere of that local shop spurred stephen to start designing knitting patterns and he was quickly featured in knittys fall 2009 issue. He creates his own series of popular selfpublished pattern collections at and also designs for malabrigo yarns and. Westknits books westknits book 3 shipping early february westknits bestknits.
This new book is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. Jul, 2017 stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma. Apr 01, 2015 stephen west travels frequently teaching knitting workshops throughout the united states and europe. Stephen west proves that good pattern design is more a matter of good tase than complicated knitting. After moving to the chicago area, he caught the knitting bug and started designing patterns.
Stephen s designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. Books of patterns offer great value, with a whole collection of knitting designs for one price. After moving to the chicago area, he caught the knitting bug and started designing patterns while epic amounts of wool infiltrated into his life. The creative atmosphere of that local shop spurred stephen to start designing knitting patterns and he was quickly featured in knittys fall 2009 issue with his colonnade shawl. Stephen west westknits bestknits number 1 shawls knitting book. Then youre ready for the mystery knit along by stephen west. To date, ive made three of stephens shawl designs, and each one pushed my comfort level eversoslightly to allow me to knit up an amazing shawl. Thankfully i have a few of nancy marchants books as well as having subscribed to her classes over at craftsy explorations continue reading stephen west westknits mystery knit. The men unpicking knittings ultimate stereotype abc. Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him become a widely recognized and respected designer around the world. Wests signature design sensibility includes garter stripes and angular chevrons, with neutralwithapop color choices. Stephen west westknits mystery knit along 2018 men knitting. After beginning to publish his own patterns in 2009 on sites like knitty and ravelry, west has also published a number of knitting books under his design brand westknits.
Find the gorgeous designs by stephen west right here. This fabulous book has a multitude of fantastic, inspirational creations that are. Most of the unisex accessories are quick knits while a large circular blanket and felted bag will have you knitting contently throughout the chilly fall months. Westknits books westknits book 3 at jimmy beans wool. Stephen wests most popular book is the last black cat. Stephen west books are available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. Book three contains 10 new knitting patterns with stephen s signature colorwork and clever construction details. Urbana nine years ago, stephen west worked at klose knit, a yarn and knit shop in urbana owned by brigitte pieke. Hiberknitting is a publication by stephen west from our other collection. Sep 29, 2010 stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands.
He will return in early april to teach knitting workshops and to show his. When he left school, he studied dance at the university of illinois where he encountered his first yarn store, klose knit in urbana, il. See more ideas about knit crochet, knitted shawls and knitting patterns. Made for movement west knits book 4 by stephen west. The men unpicking knittings ultimate stereotype abc news. Books by stephen west author of inside 25 cromwell street. Made for movement west knits book 4 stephen west on. This week, the pattern being released is the shawl he originally designed for loop the westloop shawl. Before we start, id quite like to avoid the whole isnt knitting is a grannys pursuit. Knitting books stephen west west knits, best knits. Shawl evolution workshop with stephen west tribe yarns. The cover shows two wonderful projects with a great knitting technic and inside there are mostly scarfs, hats and gloves. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission.
Thankfully i have a few of nancy marchants books as well as having subscribed to her classes over at craftsy explorations. Stephen west has 34 books on goodreads with 2184 ratings. Stephen west is an american knitter, fashion designer, educator, and author known for his knitting patterns and strong use of color. Made for movement is the fourth pattern collection from beloved knitwear designer stephen west. We have handpicked the very best knitting titles that are packed with stunning knitting patterns from our favourite designers. Download your free copy of our guide, substitute yarn in 5 easy steps, and we will lightly pepper your inbox with more creative inspiration. Patterns incude hats, mitts, scarves, shawls, and a blanket. From ionia to antiquity is an attempt to understand the legacy and historical significance of the western philosophical tradition, beginning with thales of miletus 624 bc 546. Number 2 sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with colorful photography representing westknits inspiring style. Vertices unite pattern by stephen west vertices unite pattern by stephen west purchased ravelry record of knitting yarn spinning, weaving and sewing ca.
It begins with garter stitch and stockinette stitch short row shaping following by picking up stitches for a larger field of stockinette, yarn over shaping and little contrasting garter strips. Striking photography and clear, concise patterns fill this 68page reference that is sure to keep. We dont share your credit card details with thirdparty sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Once he caught the knitting bug he started to design and publish his patterns.
Stephen west travels frequently teaching knitting workshops throughout the united states and europe. Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him. Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative use of color have helped him. West has collaborated with german visual artist stefan gunnesch to reimagine the knitwear of hiberknitting in mixedmedia collage, opening the book with a gallery of lush, striking images that give westknits fans new insight into the designers multidisciplinary creative practice. His accessory designs are flattering and the patterns well written and easy to follow. The designs include a mixture of existing patterns reworked with expanded instructions plus a few brand new designs. The exploration of color, drape, texture, and movement are the focus of this new body of work by one of the most original contemporary designers today. Westknits stephen west hiberknitting knitting book. Books by stephen west all formats hardcover paperback sort by. Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative use of color have helped him become an internationally recognized and respected designer. Do you like spooky things with lots of personality. Sermons on the mosaic account of the creation, the serpents temptation to our first parents, and on their exclusion from the garden of eden 01sep2015. Stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma.
Texture time for me its been a huge learning curve. Stephens designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. For those who want to take their knitting to the next stage. Stephen west books we hope you enjoy browsing our entire selection of stephen west books.
Read about westknits pattern and book updates here. Breathtaking crochet so you can comprehend patterns ideas. Follow stephen on his amazing, colorpacked journey. Just wanted to share some of my experience participating in stephen wests westknits mystery knit along. Follow my channel for unisexy knitting education and inspiration. After beginning to publish his own patterns in 2009 on sites like knitty and ravelry, west has also published a number of. Stephens designs have now been knitted by thousands of knitters all around the. Mar 08, 2015 get some westknits patterns in your life here. The collection is a mixture of 10 new accessories and garments knit with yarns distributed by skacel. Stephen wests latest collection, hiberknitting, features six patterns to inspire and comfort. Dear kay, this weeks picks are fieldtested entertainments for the avid knitter. Stephen west is rapidly becoming a fashion icon, and this wonderful book will definitely open eyes to his unique, quirky style of knitting. Nov 03, 2015 join the westknits mystery shawl kal 2015 here. In 2019 stephen and his business partner malia mae joseph realized a longheld dream by launching their first yarn brand, west wool.
Stephens designs have now been knitted by thousands of knitters all around the world. He studied dance at the university of illinois where he encountered his first yarn store, klose knit in urbana, il. Sep 17, 2019 before we start, id quite like to avoid the whole isnt knitting is a grannys pursuit. Westknits best knits by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west, filled with inspiring photos.
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