Shibori Knitted Felt by Alison Crowther-Smith, Review and Giveaway!

This is one book a do not want to offer in a giveaway, but I will because I want one of our readers to experience this beautiful designer book that is a graphical work of art.Â The pictures and illustrations are marvelous.Â We can depend on Interweave Press to publish books we fall-in-love-with.

When you go to Interweave Press you can see this preview of what is in this lovely book.Â Â

This book is filled with outstanding designs that you will want to try.Â I have done the Shibori felting before, but have seen many new techniques that I will be trying.Â Unlike some book on Shibori knitting and felting this book offers projects such as wearable art, home furnishing items and lovely gifts to make.

Alison Crowther-Smith is a Rowan Yarns Designer Consultant. She has been working for Rowan since early 2005. Alison has run many teach-ins and workshops and has been commissioned to produce this book of designs for Rowan publications. Shibori, the Japanese term for manipulating fabric to create unusual textural and color effects, adds extra dimension to fibers and fabrics.Â Alison tells the best felting methods to use and detailed diagrams on how to get the Shibori look for the projects shown.Â When you felt your knitted wool item you have a tightly knitted piece that is so durable it will last for generation if the moths stay away.Â A felted purse gives you the durability of a leather one.Â Once the piece is felted, you can actually cut into the fabric to add straps and handles.Â It is suggested that once felted that you use something like a knitting needle to make the holes.Â Alison has given us a whole new world of Shobori in her new book and I hope that you all get excited about this book and buy it and I donâ€™t think you will be disappointed.Â This book is also available at Amazon.

What a wonderful Mother’s Day gift!Â Giveaway Ends April 11th 2008.

Comments

27 Comments so far

tami shaughnessy on March 27, 2008 10:02 am
Pretty much EVERYTHING interests me about shibori knitted felt.
I am in love with the felting process. It’s magic. That giant thing goes into the wash, shrinks and comes out a purse!
Amazing!
Gladys on March 27, 2008 10:32 am
I’m most intrigued by the textures that you can get with this technique. Thanks for the contest!
Josiane on March 27, 2008 11:11 am
The textures are very intriguing, as well as the many techniques to create these textures. Thanks for sharing the instructions for the felted pleats: the effect they produce is lovely! I’d be very curious to see the other techniques in the book, and to give them a try!
Kenyetta on March 27, 2008 2:09 pm
The whole concept intrigues me! Everything looks so amazing.
turvid on March 27, 2008 3:36 pm
The book looks great. I love the magic of felting.
heatherly on March 27, 2008 6:01 pm
i love they way little unexpected things happen when you knit. the lack of control i really have over the project once i pop into into the washer.
it is the only place feeling out of control is good that i know of
Sharon Rose on March 27, 2008 6:03 pm
WOW!! I appreciate your sharing that pleating technique. That’s ultra-cool… I am hankering for some new architecture possibilities for purses and monsters (my two favorite things to felt) and this looks like just the ticket. Thanks!
Anastasia on March 27, 2008 10:14 pm
I’d never heard of this before this contest! So what really interests me about it is… everything! I’d love to see what it’s all about
monica on March 27, 2008 10:56 pm
I love the idea of experimenting with textures – it looks like fun!
Turtle on March 28, 2008 7:32 am
I am intrigued as i am not familiar with this style of felting. Being a self taught knitter of two years now i have “mastered” so many techniques and styles and am always looking for more advanced styles. Love it all, lace, cables, socks, dying, spinning, felting…..if it is knit related and involves yarn i am there! Would love to check this out! (and am dying for a new book!)
Hanna on March 28, 2008 8:43 am
I think what most intrigues me is the idea of creating such a totally different fabric while still basing it on knitting. I don’t know much about it, but it’s beautiful!

p.s. I posted about your giveaway on http://wiknit.blogspot.com, my knitting contest blog
Triplet Mom on March 28, 2008 11:17 am
The whole concept intrigues me! It is so amazing. I am always looking for ways to expand my knitty horizons.
tantej on March 28, 2008 12:13 pm
I love the textures, the shapes, and the sheer magic of the whole process.
Writer on March 28, 2008 1:15 pm
What’s not to drool over? Besides, I’m a felt addict. I love everything about this whole technique. Gorgeous photos. This one looks inspiring.

Writer
Jen on March 28, 2008 5:08 pm
Before looking at that preview, I wasn’t terribly enthusiastic about shibori techniques and felting. After looking, I know I need to get a copy of the book one way or another.
Angela on March 28, 2008 6:43 pm
i would love to give this technique a try – it’s new to me, but i’ve been impressed with the look and feel of the pieces that other ladies have brought to our fiber arts group.
thanks for the contest!
Sonya on April 1, 2008 3:44 am
I love to felt. And this book is a great way to learn new techniques.

A great contest idea!
Andrea on April 1, 2008 7:51 am
I’ve never felted before, but have always had a desire to try. After checking out some of the techniques in this book I can’t help but try some out. Such beautiful textures! What fiber lover could avoid all the temptation!?!
Genni on April 1, 2008 9:02 am
I would love to own this book! I have done the Shibori felting on my own, but with this book I could learn the proper way
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Camy Tang on April 1, 2008 4:35 pm
I hadn’t even heard of this type of felting until you emailed me. This is fascinating!
Camy
Stacy Foshee on April 3, 2008 6:30 am
I would love to have this book and learn more about the Shibori method!
KSee on April 5, 2008 10:56 pm
I’m so glad to have found your blog. Please enter me for the book.
Rachel on April 8, 2008 7:39 am
My mom recently go into felting and now she has me hooked. Alison’s book looks lovely with all the interesting textures and useful designs. Please enter me for the book giveaway.
Jane on April 8, 2008 11:05 am
I read about Shibori felting on Knitting Daily and would really love to win the book!

Jane
margarida on April 10, 2008 12:19 am
well, I’m a felt addicted!! the book looks amazing, never tried that technic before.
Jill Swanson on April 11, 2008 7:58 am
It looks fantastic. I love starting out with one fabric and ending up with a completely different look. It’s magic. Jill