Her designs and articles have been featured in the lead magazines. For your convenience, we have books in print and digital editions. In addition, you can ask shirley questions on any concepts that you do not understand there are also other class members that you can have an ongoing dialogue with. The heading online medialinks lead me to discover the designers studio. Meet the wonderful knitwear designer shirley paden in this exclusive designer profile ebook. Shirley paden s designs and articles have appeared in magazines such as interweave knits, interweave crochet, vogue knitting, knitters, family circle, and knit it. She has an eye for yarn, fabric, and style, all of which are combined in the designer profile ebook, with 6 knitting patterns by shirley paden.
Internationally renowned knitwear designer and the author of knitwear design workshop. Knitwear design custom knittings garment design online knitting class. Now in paperback, shirley padens bestselling book knitwear design workshop is the. Shirley paden custom knits 414 e 52nd st, new york, ny 10022 production glue llc 414 e 52nd st, new york, ny 10022 nbc nc llc 425 e 52nd st, new york, ny 10022 national creative strategies 429 e 52nd st, new york, ny 10022 blue elk productions llc. She wants to liberate us from the drudgery and myopia of knitting from instructions linebyline rather than understanding what we are knitting and doing it from. Shirley paden owner shirley paden custom knits linkedin. She has taught and lectured on various aspects of hand knitting and crochet over the past 23 years. She teaches master knitting classes for the fashion industry and conducts seminars on lace, entrelac, cables, color knitting, and finishing techniques. Behind the creations duets and inspirations photoshoot. Shirley paden custom knits 414 e 52nd st, new york, ny.
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The book signing will be held from 23pm and is free and open to the public. In conjunction with the release of my book, knitwear design workshop, we decided wlsp would be an ideal setting for the industrys first designalong. I hope you will not only enjoy observing the end results of our creative dal journeys but will also be inspired to experience your own by knitting some of the beautiful pieces presented in my. Shirley paden custom knits 414 e 52nd st new york, ny. From the best knitting patterns to mustread crochet magazines, beautiful jewelrymaking projects, weaving videos, spinning techniques and more, youll find the best selection of craft products and deals at.
Also need a small amount of slippery waste yarn for cast on and a stitch holder. From the book, knit in whisperfine mohair, shirley paden s lace stole with open and airy stitches is fine enough to slide through a wedding band. As well as in the collections of leading yarn companies. A comprehensive guide to handknits by shirley paden isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shirley paden, author of knitwear design workshop, brings her concepts to craftsy. Her book, knitwear design workshop, was the best selling knitting book on in 2010 and remains a key industry reference. Designer profile ebook, with 6 knitting patterns by. Shirley is the owner of shirley paden custom knits and she also finds the time to design for such major publications as vogue knitting, interweave knits, interweave crochet, knitters as. Any part of the lessons can be replayed as often as you like.
The british magazine the knitter has listed her in their whos who in north american knitting. Shirley is known for her ingenuity of design and modern yet timeless pieces. Then she finds ways to merge current style with stitch or color patterns rooted in tradition. Knitwear design workshop is her first, muchawaited book.
When you are ready to try patterns at a more technical level, delve into our intricate cable patterns, lace patterns, patterns that integrate beading and more. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. I wanted the atmosphere to be a cross between that of an intense design. Just as she does in her inperson workshops and bestselling book, shirley shows you step by step how to use one simple math formula to calculate yardage, shape. Shirley paden is a very accomplished knitwear designer who has set out to revolutionize the way hand knitters approach their craft. I will buy these knitting books because i want to knit all of the things knitwear design workshop by shirley paden. Shirley is the owner of shirley paden custom knits and she also finds the. Shirley padens journey from computer programmer to knitwear designer is an a fabulous book. Shirley paden s knitwear design workshop is an essential guide for those looking to progress their knitting and understand the elements of design that might go into creating your own garments. She has taught and lectured on various aspects of hand knitting and crochet over the past 18. Shirley paden likes to design projects that combine traditional knitting with contemporary trends. Shirley padens bestselling book knitwear design workshop is the perfect knitting resource. Knitwear design workshop by shirley paden overdrive. Shirley paden as an internationally recognized hand knitwear designer, shirley paden s designs and articles have appeared in magazines such as interweave knits, interweave crochet, vogue knitting, knitters, family circle, and knit it.
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Shirley paden hand knitwear designer, educator, and dedicated owner of shirley paden custom knits since 1992. She scouts fashion magazines and consults forecast services to find whats new in the way of color, silhouette, and design details. A lacy shawl made with laceweight yarn with a diamond scallop edging. From vintageinspired to bohemian and urban knits, we have patterns that appeal to different tastes. The comprehensive guide to handknits shirley paden lives and works in new york city. Under the press heading, you can watch three video interviews with palden that discuss her designs and process. Shirley is the founder and owner of shirley paden custom knits in new york city, where she designs an exclusive line of custom knit clothing. She is the owner of shirley paden custom knits in new. Shirley paden is an internationally recognized designer whose work has appeared in magazines such as interweave knits and vogue knitting and on hgtv. It is a perfect companion to her book knitwear design workshop. Her book, knitwear design workshop, covers elements of her most popular class.
Shirley has made her most popular class accessible in print to everyone. Gauge notes 49 sts 9 and 72 rows 1012 when steamblocked over webs, spiders and diamonds pattern. I have been knitting for 48 years, designing my own patterns for many of those years and this book elevated my design and fit knowledge appreciably. Shirley is the founder and owner of shirley paden custom knits in new york city, where she designs an exclusive line of custom knit.
Knitters at all levels who want to go beyond blindly following commercial. A bag of handdyed cashmere yarn and a set of signature needles. She has lectured on and taught knitting and crochet for more than 18 years. Knitwear design shirley paden custom knits united states.
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