Knitting and Tea: 25 Classic Knits and the Teas That Inspired Them [Hardcover]

Jane Gottelier (Author), Patrick Gottelier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 24, 2009

Crisp lace table linens.
Tinkling silver spoons on saucers.
The billowing steam of freshly-brewed tea.
Skeins of fine yarn on delicate needles.

Knitting and Tea brings together these two hallowed traditions in all their beauty, charm, and poise. The author takes you on a journey from the lush tea plantations of Sri Lanka to the tearooms in the United Kingdom to explore the intertwining history of these two passions. The luxurious photographs of each location entice you to sit and sample the delectable teatime recipes included and to knit designs that evoke classic elegance. From a stately Cricket Sweater to lovely Tea Cozies, an embellished Cupcake Cardigan, and timeless Argyle Socks, the author shows you how knitting and tea can go hand-in-hand anywhere.

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About the Author

JANE AND PATRICK GOTTELIER started the ARTWORK fashion line in 1977 and have since become one of the United Kingdom’s premier knitwear brands. With backgrounds in fashion design and product design respectively, the husband-and-wife team currently teach at University College Falmouth, Cornwall, where they are Heads of Department for Fashion Design and Performance Sportswear Design. The Gotteliers are also consultants for various fashion companies.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (February 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307352218
• ISBN-13: 978-0307352217
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.6 x 11.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,232,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay, March 26, 2009

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Elizabeth Pickup "Head in a book" (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knitting and Tea: 25 Classic Knits and the Teas That Inspired Them (Hardcover)

I was excited about this book, but there aren't many things I want to actually make. The photography is lovely and the recipies look delicious. Great eye candy but there are better knitting patterns and books out there.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Glad I bought it, could have done without it, May 7, 2009

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This review is from: Knitting and Tea: 25 Classic Knits and the Teas That Inspired Them (Hardcover)

I bought this book because I am looking for a top down cricket sweater pattern which this isn't. I do however like the pattern of the one on the cover. I was very happy when the book came and the tea recipes were really an added bonus.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning photos and great knitting patterns too!, April 2, 2009

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Mary Lowery-nelson (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Knitting and Tea: 25 Classic Knits and the Teas That Inspired Them (Hardcover)

This was an impulse purchase. I was in the middle of reading Mason-Dixon Knits blog when this book was mentioned. They (Kay and Ann) kindly provided a link to Amazon, and within minutes I had purchased another knitting book. Upon its arrival, I first leafed through looking for the photos of finished knitting items, but ended up making time for reading the entire book. The photos were stunning, the text was well written, and those patterns! Yum! If you're a knitter, at whatever level there are patterns in here that will appeal to you. And if you're a knitter that enjoys a cuppa tea while plying your needles, this book will enlighten and entertain as well! Go get it!!!