Heavily influenced by quality yarns and rustic textures, stephen introduces crisp patterns that utilize simple stitches with an. Stephens designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. You may unsubscribe via the link found at the bottom of every email. Nov 03, 2015 join the westknits mystery shawl kal 2015 here. Westknits autumn 2018 is an ebook that contains 8 brand new westknits shawl and sweater designs.
This pattern is part of the bundled in brioche ebook consisting of 11 new. Stephen west delivers another collection of fun wooly accessories in westknits book two. To date, ive made three of stephens shawl designs, and each one pushed my comfort level eversoslightly to allow me to knit up an amazing shawl. This book contains 10 new knitting patterns that feature stephen s signature colorwork and construction details. Come and meet stephen and have a look at his new shawls from his new book, shawl evolution.
Stephen s designs have now been knitted by thousands of knitters all around the world. Westknits bestknits number 1 shawls by stephen west. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters at jimmy beans wool. Westknits bestknits number 1 shawls by stephen west this new book by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. This circular blanket begins in the center with the star shape. His shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him become a widely recognized and respected designer around the world. Westknits books westknits book 3 shipping early february westknits bestknits. The pattern is stephen wests dotted rays, one of my favorites. Known for his ability to beautifully showcase yarns and. Exploration station dotted rays the doodler vertices unite striped bolting starburst color craving askews me shawl knit n slide garter breeze boardwalk holey chevrons. Westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen wests popular design style. Stephen west westknits bestknits number 1 shawls knitting. The 11 new designs range from various hats and scarves to cabled mittens and a blanket.
Westknits best knits by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west, filled with inspiring photos. Just in time for his upcoming arrival, stephen wests westknits bestknits number 2. Every pattern has many colorful photographs, giving you a 172page. Before i get to that though, im doing a little knitting for myself. See more ideas about knitted shawls, shawls and wraps and knitting patterns. I think this is my fourth one and it wont be the last. Stephen west is a wellknown knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today. Westknits in the right colors, i think i could like this asymmetrical enchanted mesa sweater.
The designs include a mixture of existing patterns reworked with expanded instructions plus a few brand new designs. The project is available as a free download from ravelry. The tulsa, oklahoma, native, who has a background in dance, brings a performers creativity to his work, and has seen bowieesque transformations, starting with. Stephen has once again created a range of fresh shapes and textures using his unique colourwork style and interesting construction details. Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative use of color have helped him become an internationally recognized and respected designer. Stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. Westknits westknits bestknits number 1 shawls by stephen west. Read about westknits pattern and book updates here.
Much like his first book which focused on shawls, this book features 9 of his most fun sweater patterns bound together in one beautiful book. Eight patterns including chadwick, urbana, flagstone and more. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Our fibre friend, stephen west will be visiting us for a day of classes and a special book singing event for the release of his new book. See more ideas about knitting, knitted shawls and knit crochet.
Marlys all male revue continues with stephen west of westknits. As youd expect from stephen west colour and texture play a big part in each and every one of his fabulous designs. Sep 29, 2010 stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. Description stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma. Stephen west is rapidly becoming a fashion icon, and this wonderful book will definitely open eyes to his unique, quirky style of knitting. Stephen joined marly from right here in denver, however due to our crazy spring weather, they missed doing the interview face to face. Sjaler westknits bestknits, turbine, aarhusdenmark, jan 2018. Westknits bestknits shawls by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs filled with inspiring photos. Jul 26, 2017 stephen west is a wellknown knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today. Follow my channel for unisexy knitting education and inspiration. Aug 30, 2009 stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. Knit with attitude westknits bestknits number 1 shawls.
Stephen west is a wonderful example of a male knitter who has broken out of the conforms of society and made a lot of money with his passion for knitting. This new book by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters is the second volume of stephen wests most popular patterns, collected into one book. Lebenslustiger enjoys curious traveling through daily life as well as more far.
West knits, book one paperback january 1, 2010 by stephen west author 5. Stephen wests newest pattern collection westknits book three has arrived. He studied dance at the university of illinois where he encountered his first yarn store, klose knit in urbana, il. When you purchase this ebook you will receive automatic pdf updates throughout augustoctober as all the new designs are released. Aug 26, 2019 our fibre friend, stephen west will be visiting us for a day of classes and a special book singing event for the release of his new book. Midgard paperback january 1, 2014 by stephen west author, cirilia rose author 4. On tuesday, september 27th from 7 to 9 pm, were having a cocktail reception for mr. In 2019 stephen and his business partner malia mae joseph realized a longheld dream by launching their first yarn brand, west wool.
Known for his ability to beautifully showcase yarns and color, stephen combines simple stitch patterns with clever shapes to create accessories that are a joy for both men and women to knit and to wear. Shawl evolution we will be happy to host you at my cafe, loisivethe for the book singing on saturday september 28th from 79pm. Westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen west s popular design style. Patterns include three hats, one cowl, three scarves, one pair of mitts, a felted bag and a large circular blanket. This book contains 10 new knitting patterns that feature stephens signature colorwork and construction details.
This is the first in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of the 2019 rhinebeck trunk show if you were asked to compile a list of rockstar knitwear designers, stephen west would most likely be at the top of it. West has collaborated with german visual artist stefan gunnesch to reimagine the knitwear of hiberknitting in mixedmedia collage, opening the book with a. Hiberknitting is a warm and woolly minicollection of knits perfect for winter nights from knitwear designer stephen west. September 12, 2016 by stephen west 152 pages ebook download code included with each copy. Number 2 sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with colorful photography representing westknits inspiring style. May 24, 2015 posts about stephen west written by keiryberry. The creative atmosphere of that local shop spurred stephen to start designing knitting patterns and he was quickly featured in knittys fall 2009 issue with his colonnade shawl. Rouse 3c, bozeman, montana, 59715, united states, permission to email you. Follow stephen west and explore their bibliography from s stephen west author page.
Knit with attitude westknits bestknits number 1 shawls by. I hope that you enjoy this snapshot into the life and career of stephen west. Its going to be the third westknits bestknits book. A colourful selection of stephen west s popular patterns, westknits bestknits number 1 collects of his shawl designs with full knitting instructions and photographs as well as hints, tips and an introduction from the man himself.
Mar 19, 2012 stephen west s newest pattern collection westknits book three has arrived. Westknits books westknits book 3 at jimmy beans wool. The weather was grey and gloomy all this week, but for a couple of days we had the pleasure of seeing an extravaganza of knitted colour a human yarn bomb making his way around a few knitting stores in paris brightening things up a bit. This new book is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters this series is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. To date, ive made three of stephen s shawl designs, and each one pushed my comfort level eversoslightly to allow me to knit up an amazing shawl. Stephen s designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. Stripes, brioche, short rows, and eyelets continue around the star to form the large cozy size. Were one of a select few stops on his brief upcoming u. Westknits bestknits number 1 shawls is the first volume of stephen wests most popular patterns, collected into one book. Bill murray and i are going to see groundhogs day this afternoon talk about friyay.
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