Knitting Masterpieces

Knitting Masterpieces. Published by Pantheon Books, New York, NY 1987. 1st American Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. 95 Pgs. ISBN 0394562666. LCCN 87-2233. By Ruth Herring and Karen Manners. Drawing inspiration from some of the world's greatest works of art, the authors present 20 brilliant designs that are as much fun to wear as they are to knit. From a prehistoric cave painting, to the Mona Lisa, to Roy Lichtenstein's Whaam, with this book you'll soon be knitting your way through some of the greatest moments in art history. There are pullovers, cardigans, and dresses toknit in warm wools and mohairs and in breezy summer cottons. Most can be worn by both men and women and run the gamut from an easy weekend knit to more complex projects involving intarsia and embroidery. All techniques are clearly descriped and each sweater is accompanied by a full-color stitch chart. Description text copyright 2013 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 29212.