Nature-Inspired Knitting: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature Review

This book was sent as a gift to an experienced knitter who is a member of the Saturday Knitting Club. The recipient was looking for a reference book with fresh styles and ideas that could be modified and expanded, rather than a book of basic techniques. can appear in its text, as well as freely change and expand the design. Membership in a knitting club is also desirable so that other knitters can help solve problems. I would not recommend it (or any book at this level) for those who have…

I'll start with a "but". The lack of metric measurements is torment for a continental European. I've also learned from the reviews that there are some flaws in the templates that would be bad enough in another book, but in this one it's a real shame. Fortunately, both problems are easily solved with a calculator and the internet. Nevertheless: I love this book and some of the drawings are so beautiful that I was speechless. Some of these are too fancy for me to wear, but the Vortex sweater…

I've been a fan of Nora Gaugan for a while and have often admired her patterns in various knitting magazines. When I saw that she had written a book, I did something I rarely do. I ordered it without seeing the eye hoping it would be interesting and maybe inspire me to try something new. Well, not only was I inspired to knit, but also to get outside, look around and admire nature. When I first opened it, the book literally took my breath away. The designs are amazing and each design is so…

This interesting knitting book has the chapters "Hexagons", "Pentagons", "Spirals", "Phyllotaxis", "Fractals" and "Waves". All patterns are inspired by natural shapes found in nature. Author Nora Gaugan notes in the introduction that she was "always torn between wanting to study arts and science at the same time". This book is a good example of how she combines both and creates beauty. As Nora's life has unfolded, she has come to realize that she really loves knitting and wants to pursue a…