Typographic Knitting
Author | : Rudiger Schlomer |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2019-10-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781616898915 |
ISBN-13 | : 1616898917 |
Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Learn to knit a variety of typefaces modeled on digital designs by well-known type foundries including Emigre, Lineto, and Typotheque, and emblazon your hats, scarves, and sweaters with smartly designed monograms, letters, or words. Beginning with knitting basics, tips, and resources, and progressing through more advanced techniques, Typographic Knitting provides a systematic introduction on how to construct a variety of letter designs using different knitting techniques. This book bridges the gap between craft and design in a new way, and will delight typography connoisseurs, avid knitters, and makers looking for a novel medium.