This book is not only a delight to knit, it is also filled with gorgeous pictures and a treat for the eye. Were one of a select few stops on his brief upcoming u. The weather was grey and gloomy all this week, but for a couple of days we had the pleasure of seeing an extravaganza of knitted colour a human yarn bomb making his way around a few knitting stores in paris brightening things up a bit. Stephen wests latest book, westknits bestknits, is available now. Stephanie of asylum fibers has created a few kits for speckle and pop, stephen wests mystery kal, which launches sept. Knit with attitude westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters. I hope that you enjoy this snapshot into the life and career of stephen west. In this book he explores sweater design in a way only stephen can, with a creative and fresh look. And when stephen west is nearby hello, he lives in amsterdam you must find a way to see him. Westknits autumn 2018 is an e book that contains 8 brand new westknits shawl and sweater designs. The book is stuffed with inspiration for creating your own fab shawls, either by following stephen s patterns, or following him over the edge for your own avant garde creations.
This new book by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. The creative atmosphere of that local shop spurred stephen to start designing knitting. One of the kits is already sold out, so grab yours if you want stephen to take you on a. Stephen west westknits bestknits number 1 shawls knitting. Sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with. Stephen west is a wellknown knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today. Known for his ability to beautifully showcase yarns and.
I have not touched the languishing and growing pile of wips. Follow my channel for unisexy knitting education and inspiration. Westknits bestknits number 1 shawls by stephen west 152 pages this new book is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. Follow stephen on his amazing, colorpacked journey. Exploration station dotted rays the doodler vertices unite striped bolting starb. Marlys all male revue continues with stephen west of westknits. His shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him become a widely recognized and respected designer around the world. My parents met when my mom was at her cousins house smoking weed.
Oct 31, 2019 i have not touched the languishing and growing pile of wips. Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative use of color have helped him become an internationally recognized and respected designer. Thankfully i have a few of nancy marchants books as well as having subscribed to her classes over at craftsy explorations. This is the first in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of the 2019 rhinebeck trunk show. After the smashing hit of his first book westknits bestknits number 1 shawls, stephen west has come with a second edition of westknits bestknits. Just an after the fact question that i am dying to know. Look out for my first collection of knitting patterns, westknits book one, in october accompanied by a brand new website and blog. Westknits westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters by stephen west. Aug 20, 2019 this is the first in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of the 2019 rhinebeck trunk show. This fabulous book has a multitude of fantastic, inspirational creations that are just longing for you to take them on. A dci daley thriller book 1 large measures, dark hearts. Jul 26, 2017 stephen west is a wellknown knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today. Number 2 sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with colorful photography representing westknits inspiring style. Westknits books westknits book 2 shipping early february westknits.
Texture time for me its been a huge learning curve. As youd expect from stephen west colour and texture play a big part in each and every one of his fabulous designs. We are also hosting a trunk show of his patterns accompanied by a book signing which will take place on the sunday 4 5pm and all are welcome to join. Stephen s designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. Stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. One square is knit in the round from the center out with stockinette stitch and garter ridge stripes.
I found my way by deciding to turn the shawl into a jacket. All designs are available as individual downloads as well if you prefer only one or two patterns. You really do awesome work and i know that everyone is proud of you. 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. If i were asked to write a book cataloging the different instances and types of abuse. Westknits books westknits book 1 at jimmy beans wool. Stephen will teach two classes on the 9th and 10th may knit a topdown shawl and colour play the westknits way.
Stephen west westknits mystery knit along 2018 men knitting. This book contains 10 new knitting patterns that feature stephens signature colorwork and construction details. Book one coverby stephen west about westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen west. So i moved all the way to europe with nothing but the yarn on my back. Follow stephen west and explore their bibliography from s stephen west author page. Apr 16, 2015 king of colour and specialist stitch master stephen west is coming to loop in may. Come witness the colorful world of westknits and try. The cables in row 25 are crossing the opposite way of how they are supposed to be worked. Exploration station dotted rays the doodler vertices unite striped bolting starburst color craving askews me shawl knit n slide garter breeze boardwalk holey chevrons. Knit a topdown shawl and colour play the westknits stephen wests metalouse ee pattern on knitty. The shawl calls for a speckled fade of three colors, along with five mini pop skeins. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen wests popular design style. This series is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos.
If you were asked to compile a list of rockstar knitwear designers, stephen west would most likely be at the top of it. Westknits books westknits book 1 shipping early february westknits bestknits. When you purchase this e book you will receive automatic pdf updates throughout augustoctober as all the new designs are released. And that sweater steek i was going to finish for christmas dinnerobviously i meant christmas 2017.
Westknits bestknits number 1 shawls by stephen west this new book by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. The patterns in this book are well written and carefully thought out. Jul, 2017 stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma. Stephen west is rapidly becoming a fashion icon, and this wonderful book will definitely open eyes to his unique, quirky style of knitting. Pretty sure i wont be getting 12 pairs of socks done this year. Stephen west westknits bestknits number 3 shawl evolution and stephen west hiberknitting are both similar books. Patterns include three hats, one cowl, three scarves, one pair of mitts, a felted bag and a large circular blanket. Stephens designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. By the way, you remind me of myself 20 years ago except that i crocheted everything. Sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with colorful photography representing westknits inspiring style. Come witness the colorful world of westknits and try on samples from stephens most popular designs. May 03, 2014 i love philosophy, but i wonder if i love it as much as stephen west. Westknits bestknits shawls by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs filled with inspiring photos. This book is not only a delight to knit, it is also filled with gorgeous pictures and a treat for.
Loxley pattern by stephen west loxley is one of the patterns featured in westknits book two, available here. Westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen west s popular design style. Stephen showed off a colorful array of westknits designs while encouraging our guests to look at yarn in a new way. Sep 29, 2010 stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. Westknits bestknits number 1 shawls discontinued at jimmy. Join us for a lecture and book signing from stephen west. Stephen joined marly from right here in denver, however due to our crazy spring weather, they missed doing the interview face to face. Right before i left for my trip for work i signed up for a stephen west book signing at my local yarn shop, fibre space for his new book westknits bestknits 2.
We are also hosting a trunk show of his patterns accompanied by a book signing which will take place on the sunday 4 5pm and all are welcome to. This book contains 10 new knitting patterns that feature stephen s signature colorwork and construction details. Stephen west designer, knitter, and dancer currently based in amsterdam. Photography and direction, wkbk3 book for designer stephen west. I love philosophy, but i wonder if i love it as much as stephen west. Description stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma. The designs include a mixture of existing patterns reworked with expanded instructions plus a few brand new designs. Westknits mystery shawl kal 2015 gebreide sjaals, gehaakte.
Westknits books westknits book 3 at jimmy beans wool. Loxley is one of the patterns featured in westknits book two, available here. Westknits best knits by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west, filled with inspiring photos. Just wanted to share some of my experience participating in stephen wests westknits mystery knit along. Read about westknits pattern and book updates here. Lottery signups open at 10 am on friday, september 9 speckles, bold color, lines, stripes and zigzags. 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. Stephen west s shawl designs and innovative use of color have helped him become an internationally recognized and respected designer.
Textured stripes flow into a wavy border that is easy and quick to knit. Choose four colors of worsted or aran weight yarn and fade them together for this simple topdown shawl. Find the gorgeous designs by stephen west right here. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. See more ideas about knitting, knitted shawls and knit crochet. Westknits book one is available as an e book download. He studied dance at the university of illinois where he encountered his first yarn store, klose knit in urbana, il. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters by stephen west. The tulsa, oklahoma, native, who has a background in dance, brings a performers creativity to his work, and has seen bowieesque transformations, starting with. One of the kits is already sold out, so grab yours if you want stephen to take you on a colorful journey. Sweaters by stephen west 172 pages ebook download code included with each copy. Available to ship midjanuary, 2018 westknits bestknits number 2.
Daybreak pattern by stephen west one of my favorite designers may have to make this. A stockinette stitch rectangle forms the the sides and collar of the vest after making three seams. After the book signing, stephen was on hand to help our guests shop for colors and yarns for their next westknits project. If you are a westknits fan, this collection is going to be packed with all the things you love about westknits. This pattern is part of the bundled in brioche ebook consisting of 11 new. Apr 24, 2009 stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. Its going to be the third westknits bestknits book. It was partially why i knit his briogarter hat, just because i knew id meet him.
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