When you purchase this e book you will receive automatic pdf updates throughout augustoctober as all the new designs are released. The 11 new designs range from various hats and scarves to cabled mittens and a blanket. Westknits books westknits book 1 is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. 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. Patterns include three hats, one cowl, three scarves, one pair of mitts, a felted bag and a large circular blanket. This book is not only a delight to knit, it is also filled with gorgeous pictures and a treat for. Stephen west westknits bestknits number 1 shawls knitting. This is the first in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of the 2019 rhinebeck trunk show. Westknits mystery shawl kal 2015 pattern by stephen west record of knitting wo. As youd expect from stephen west colour and texture play a big part in each and every one of his fabulous designs. The pattern is stephen wests dotted rays, one of my favorites. Read about westknits pattern and book updates here. Book one coverby stephen west about westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen west. Eight patterns including chadwick, urbana, flagstone and more.
This book contains 10 new knitting patterns that feature stephens signature colorwork and construction details. Exploration station dotted rays the doodler vertices unite striped bolting starburst color craving askews me shawl knit n slide garter breeze boardwalk holey chevrons. Stephen s designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. Westknits book one is available as an ebook download. You can find his selfpublished patterns and pattern books, westknits book one and book two.
The creative atmosphere of that local shop spurred stephen to start designing knitting. Stephen west can knit while he walks and is now learning how to knit while dancing in amsterdam where he studies choreography at the school for new dance development. Stephen west designer, knitter, and dancer currently based in amsterdam. This fabulous book has a multitude of fantastic, inspirational creations that are just longing for you to take them on. This is my sixth dotted rays so obviously, i like this pattern. Nov 03, 2015 join the westknits mystery shawl kal 2015 here.
Jul, 2017 stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma. Made for movement is the fourth pattern collection from beloved knitwear designer stephen west. One of the kits is already sold out, so grab yours if you want stephen to take you on a colorful journey. Loxley is one of the patterns featured in westknits book two, available here. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters this series is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos.
Stephen west delivers another collection of fun wooly accessories in westknits book two. Aug 20, 2019 this is the first in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of the 2019 rhinebeck trunk show. We are so excited to have a chance to host an interview with one of the designers from book four stephen west. He studied dance at the university of illinois where he encountered his first yarn store, klose knit in urbana, il. Westknits best knits by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west, filled with inspiring photos. Exploration station dotted rays the doodler vertices unite striped bolting starb. Patterns to knit 8 scarves, beanies and caps for the hipster in your life.
Stephanie of asylum fibers has created a few kits for speckle and pop, stephen wests mystery kal, which launches sept. The exploration of color, drape, texture, and movement are the focus of this new body of work by one of the most original contemporary designers today. Heavily influenced by quality yarns and rustic textures, stephen introduces crisp patterns that utilize simple stitches with an. The shawl calls for a speckled fade of three colors, along with five mini pop skeins. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Knit a topdown shawl and colour play the westknits stephen wests metalouse ee pattern on knitty. Designer yarn brands, knitting patterns, notions, knitting needles, and kits. Number 2 sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with colorful photography representing westknits inspiring style. Westknits autumn 2018 is an e book that contains 8 brand new westknits shawl and sweater designs.
E book only includes instructions in english for all patterns. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters by stephen west after the smashing hit of his first book westknits bestknits number 1 shawls, stephen west has come with a second edition of westknits bestknits. Westknits bestknits number 1 shawls by stephen west 152 pages this new book is a collection of popular westknits designs by stephen west filled with inspiring photos. Stephen joined marly from right here in denver, however due to our crazy spring weather, they missed doing the interview face to face. Westknits westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters by stephen west. Stephen west travels frequently teaching knitting workshops throughout the united states and europe. Westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen west s popular design style. Available to ship midjanuary, 2018 westknits bestknits number 2. Smooth move pattern by stephen west westknits stephen west i cant get enough of garter stitch wraps. Stephen west is a wellknown knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today.
See more ideas about knitting, knitted shawls and knit crochet. 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. After the smashing hit of his first book westknits bestknits number 1 shawls, stephen west has come with a second edition of westknits bestknits. Marlys all male revue continues with stephen west of westknits. The designs include a mixture of existing patterns reworked with expanded instructions plus a few brand new designs. Stephen west westknits book bestknits number 2 sweaters the. I must have been more tense while knitting that second mitt or accidentally knit with a smaller needle size. Get pumped for the doodler with this westknits music video. 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. He creates his own series of popular selfpublished pattern collections at and also designs for malabrigo yarns and. I have been wanting to knit one of these for a long time. Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative use of color have helped him become an internationally recognized and respected designer. I love the original version of the pattern which is knit using 20 different coloured madelinetosh tosh unicorn tails, but i wanted to stick to british yarn so instead selected five colours of west yorkshire spinners signature. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters at jimmy beans wool.
His shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him become a widely recognized and respected designer around the world. Before i get to that though, im doing a little knitting for myself. Westknits in the right colors, i think i could like this asymmetrical enchanted mesa sweater. Follow my channel for unisexy knitting education and inspiration. Stephens designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. The pattern is stephen wests unicorn parallelograms, which was released for this years westknits spring scarf kal. Heavily influenced by quality yarns and rustic textures, stephen introduces crisp patterns that utilize simple stitches to showcase the yarns and colors. If you are a westknits fan, this collection is going to be packed with all the things you love about westknits. Oct 31, 2019 the second in my pair of dotted rays is now finished. The second in my pair of dotted rays is now finished. Suddenly the westknits fever caught me a few months ago, and im currently finishing my fourth project since january, majestic mountain, hopefully in time to get on the plane. Sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with colorful photography representing westknits inspiring style. A dci daley thriller book 1 large measures, dark hearts.
My most worn project of 2017 was this dotted rays i knit many shawls a year, its pretty unusual for one to be my favorite for so long. Stephen amsterdam, netherlands i am a 21 year old knitter, designer, and dancer currently based in amsterdam, the netherlands. Westknits i put together a holiday book bundle for the. Westknits books westknits book 3 at jimmy beans wool. Westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters by stephen west.
Book 3 contains 10 new knitting patterns with stephens signature colorwork and clever construction details. If you were asked to compile a list of rockstar knitwear designers, stephen west would most likely be at the top of it. The tulsa, oklahoma, native, who has a background in dance, brings a performers creativity to his work, and has seen bowieesque transformations, starting with. This book contains 10 new knitting patterns that feature stephen s signature colorwork and construction details. Jul 26, 2017 stephen west is a wellknown knitter and one of the most dynamic knit designers around today. Known for his ability to beautifully showcase yarns and. I put together a few kits to inspire your 2020 shawl projects.
I hope that you enjoy this snapshot into the life and career of stephen west. Heavily influenced by quality yarns and rustic textures, stephen introduces crisp patterns that utilize simple stitches with an opportunity to. Stephen west s shawl designs and innovative use of color have helped him become an internationally recognized and respected designer. I like the shape of sws shawls and somehow could i think about these shapes for this bird concept. Daybreak pattern by stephen west one of my favorite designers may have to make this. This book is not only a delight to knit, it is also filled with gorgeous pictures and a treat for the eye.
Loving the greens this time round wish a dash of pink and mauve in the extra knitgrandeur. Westknits bestknits shawls by stephen west is a collection of popular westknits designs filled with inspiring photos. Stephen west delivers another collection of fun woolly accessories in westknits book two. Most of the unisex accessories are quick knits while a large circular blanket and felted bag will have you knitting contently throughout the chilly fall months. Choppy waves was the second westknits yarn a long pattern that is no. Amazon second chance pass it on, trade it in, give it a second. Westknits book 3, westknits, books and magazines, stephen. Description stephen west was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma. Sweaters is a collection of 10 popular garments filled with. All designs are available as individual downloads as well if you prefer only one or two patterns. The true and terrible story of surviving a childhood with fred and rose west. My majestic mountain now has almost both sleeves completed. Follow stephen on his amazing, colorpacked journey.
After moving to the chicago area, he caught the knitting bug and started designing patterns while epic amounts of wool infiltrated into his life. Youll find some spinoffs of stephens favorite construction styles in addition to new shapes and textures. Its going to be the third westknits bestknits book. Each kit features a threeskein fade of life in the long grass for the contrast stripes. Look out for my first collection of knitting patterns, westknits book one, in october accompanied by a brand new website and blog. Westknits book one is a collection of eight new patterns featuring stephen wests popular design style. Knit with attitude westknits bestknits number 2 sweaters. Westknits book one is available as an e book download.
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