Anna Zilboorg

Knitting for Anarchists: The What, Why and How of Knitting - Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace Anna Zilboorg

Brief Description: "Originally published by Unicorn Books, Petaluma, California, in 2002."Biographical Note: New York City native Anna Zilboorg attended Harvard University and taught at MIT. The author of several knitting books, she is a self-proclaimed hermit who resides in Virginia and devotes her life to knitting. Jacket Description/Back: Every knitter takes a different approach, and this revolutionary guide fosters experimentation and self-expression. Author Anna Zilboorg defies the notion of a one-size-fits-all teaching method, assuring readers that the techniques most comfortable and intuitive for individual knitters are always correct. Her explorations of the construction of knitted fabrics are founded upon the understanding that there are many different ways to produce the same satisfying result. Offering advice rather than rules, "Knitting for Anarchists" promises to broaden the horizons of active knitters and to encourage beginners. Patterns for sweaters, pullovers, and cardigans include helpful photos, charts, and directions that serve not only as guidelines but also as springboards for unlimited variations. Dover (2015) republication of the edition originally published by Unicorn Books, Petaluma, California, 2002. See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.comMarc Notes: Originally published by Unicorn Books, Petaluma, California, in 2002.. Publisher Marketing: Every knitter takes a different approach, and this revolutionary guide fosters experimentation and self-expression. Author Anna Zilboorg defies the notion of a one-size-fits-all teaching method, assuring readers that the techniques most comfortable and intuitive for individual knitters are always correct. Her explorations of the construction of knitted fabrics are founded upon the understanding that there are many different ways to produce the same satisfying result. Offering advice rather than rules, "Knitting for Anarchists" promises to broaden the horizons of active knitters and to encourage beginners. Patterns for sweaters, pullovers, and cardigans include helpful photos, charts, and directions that serve not only as guidelines but also as springboards for unlimited variations.

Contributor Bio:  Zilboorg, Anna Anna Zilboorg is author of Fancy Feet(1994)