The Gentle Art of Knitting: 40 Projects Inspired by Everyday Beauty [Hardcover]

Jane Brocket (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 2011

There is a timeless beauty in the simple things of life. The Gentle Art of Knitting captures that everyday loveliness with 40 patterns for practical, easy-to-knit projects made with gorgeous fibers in colors that reflect nature's bounty. Notes and photographs document the sources of inspiration, from a flower to a favorite wine to a treasured book. Here is an unhurried celebration of the stitch, a joyful affirmation of the process of knitting that emphasizes the meditative as well as the creative. 

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jane Brocket is the author of The Gentle Art of Domesticity (2007), Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer (2008), Ripping Things to Do (2009), and The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making (2010). She created her blog, yarnstorm, in February 2005, where she writes about all manner of crafts, and has recently launched her own website: www.janebrocket.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Collins & Brown (August 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843405326
• ISBN-13: 978-1843405320
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 0.8 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #723,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Brocket is the acclaimed author of four books including The Gentle Art of Domesticity (STC Craft, 2007) and The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking (C&T Publishing, 2010). She started writing about, and photographing, colour, pattern, quilting, knitting, cakes and the texture of everyday domestic life in 2005 on her blog Yarnstorm (www.yarnstorm.blogs.com).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars For any knitter - a must-have book July 22, 2011

By L. Dowling

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Just as with her other "gentle art" books, Jane Brocket has filled this book with beautiful photos, readable prose, and patterns that anyone can use and be satisfied with the end result. Her tone is that of a friend conversing with another friend, her basic idea is that anyone can knit (or crochet) and enjoy it AND enjoy the finished product without stress or worry along the way. Her lovely combinations of color and texture in knitting and crochet will encourage anyone to buy yarn and needles and get started. What would you like to knit? Scarves, blankets, rugs, socks, tea cosies (my favorite) and more are here. Forget rules and regulations and revel in this gentle art.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Book by Jane Brocket March 22, 2013

By Jane F. Stewart

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Full of exciting projects and beautiful colors. Another Great Book by Jane Brocket. A book that I will use over and over.
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4.0 out of 5 stars For any knitter's library November 14, 2012

By Meredith

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I especially appreciated that the book is British and contains lovely patterns
and illustrations. Jane Brocket's books are for the true nest builder and
lover of domestic arts.

4 of 24 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Gentle art of knitting August 20, 2011

By M. K. Hodges

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The book is okay, but given what I had read about it I was expecting it to be much better.