Westknits Bestknits 3 : Shawl Evolution by Stephen West

Westknits Bestknits 3 : Shawl Evolution by Stephen WestWestknits Bestknits 3 Shawl Evolution contains thirteen shawl patterns that represent the colorful and evolving Westknits style. Seven previously published shawls are accompanied by six new designs ranging from crisp, clean, and geometric lines evolving into more splashy displays of color and fluffy textures. The six new designs elaborate on techniques like slipped stitches, short row wedges, large yarn over holes, & brioche stitch. Color tricks like

or make into a brooch

Show your laundry some love

Opal sweater and sock yarn 4-ply

scarves and other garments worn next to the skin

self-striping

Woven book cover

for its versatility

reaching from size 1 (30” / 75 cm bust circumference) to at least size 8 (or 65” / 165 cm bust circumference)

Painting Stripes

Scotland also serves as a wonderful backdrop and we draw design inspiration from the beautiful textures and colours of the nature and built environment surrounding us

the book introduces you to the basics and teaches you techniques as and when you need them

Felicity (Felix) Ford explores the communal and historical relationship between craft and rhythm