Knit colorful hats, gloves, and sweaters in the Shetland tradition.

    Shawls, a baby's christening robe and various stoles are included in the collection, as well as a skirt, cape and shawl set.

    Clear step-by-step instructions and color photography included.

    Electrifying colors and contemporary designs will motivate you to knit any or all of these 24 designs. With complete patterns and instructions for children three months old to age ten, there are boldly colored sweaters, jackets, party dresses, rompers, and even a skating outfit.

    The most complete survey yet published on the scope and influence of this vital art form in America, the book profiles many of this country's most fascinating artisans and farmers, and features more than thirty original patterns for adult and child-sized garments designed especially for Knitting in America. In addition to the designer profiles, the book includes special features on locations such as a musk-oxen farm in Montana, a school in Detroit where children learn to knit before they learn to read, and a New Mexico yarn shop that supplies many of this country's top gallery artists with handspun, naturally dyed fibers.The thirty-plus patterns in the book range in difficulty from basic to advanced and in style from traditional to contemporary. The patterns are clear, the charts easy to read, and a complete listing of mail-order sources ensures that the patterns can be executed to perfection.

    Detailed patterns are given for each flower. There are projects for both hand and machine embroidery and scope for fabric painting.