Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Creativity Exercises

Alterknits: Imaginative Projects and Creativity Exercises

Coloring inside the lines, thinking inside the box, knitting the same-old scarf--those days are over. For knitters looking for something new to spark their imaginations, <I>AlterKnits</I> is the answer. Featuring 27 imaginative projects, 10 creativity exercises, and thought-provoking quotes from Albert Einstein, Martha Graham, and many more, <I>AlterKnits</I> inspires knitters to expect the unexpected, to enjoy the rewards of experimentation, and to see the possibilities of knitting with broader vision.<br><br>Some projects call for unusual materials-plastic tubing (for a bag handle) or sterling silver wire (for a necklace). Others blend different craft techniques-a pullover with sewn-on velvet cuffs, a baby blanket with painted-on polka dots. Still others apply knitting in unexpected places, such as laptop cases and bulletin boards. The creativity exercises-called AlterExercises-challenge knitters to try out new ideas and to ask provocative, sometimes amusing questions. Tucked into a pocket on the inside front cover is the 32-page <I>AlterKnits</I> notebook, the perfect place for readers to work on their <I>AlterKnits</I> exercises and do their own creative doodling .<br><br>With <I>AlterKnits</I>, our concept of what we can knit will be forever altered!