From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master
knitter Lisa Hoffman comes Faerie Knitting, a magical melding of words
and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where
imagination becomes creation.
The magic of storytelling and the magic of knitting--woven together in
14 original patterns inspired by each story.
"How fairy tales are told and remembered has a great deal in common
with knitting traditions. It is no mistake that we describe storytelling
as knitting a tale, or weaving a story, or spinning a yarn."--Alice
Hoffman, from the Introduction of Faerie Knitting
Featuring fourteen original fairy tales, Faerie Knitting is an
entrancing collection of stories of love and loss, trust and
perseverance. Seamlessly woven into the plot of each tale is a magical
garment or accessory inspired by the bravery and self-reliance of the
tale's heroine and brought to life through an imaginative and bespoke
knit pattern.
From the Blue Heron Shawl and the Love Never Ending Cowl, to the Three
Wishes Mittens and Amulet Necklace, each project is as wearable as it is
magical. Lush, atmospheric photography captures the enchanted faerie
domain while beautifully rendered charts and instructions are well
suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike.
Presented in an elegant linen case with foil accents that evoke the
fairy tale tradition, Faerie Knitting is a rare gift for creators--and
lovers--of magic.
