false <![CDATA[Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1172719283m/210376.jpg 210376 1 A fractal is a complex geometric figure made up of patterns that repeat themselves at smaller and smaller, or larger and larger, scales. In nature, they're found in fern leafs and corals. In this book, they're found in the pattern for a scarf, the cables of a pullover, and the intricate hemline of a skirt. The pentagon is a familiar five-sided figure that, in nature, can be spotted in the starfish or sand dollar; in this book it's spotted in the yoke of a pullover, the textures of a cardigan, and the shape of a shawl. In nature, water waves and chemical waves abound; in this book, they flow as the patterns in a hat and mittens and in the gores of a skirt.<BR><BR><I>Knitting Nature</I> is a singular book created by one of the most innovative and respected designers working today. Norah Gaughan, who got her degree from Brown in both biology and art, has combined her knowledge to compile this book of 39 fabulous designs inspired by patterns in nature. With each design, Gaughan first explains where in nature the pattern can be found, such as the spiral in a ram's horn or seashell; then with step-by-step instructions she shows how she rendered that pattern in a skirt or tunic or coat. Complete with exquisitely beautiful photographs, this sophisticated book is truly one of a kind. 203622 1 6 2006 Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Nature total:166|5:57|4:59|3:41|2:6|1:3| 166 659 229 26 5 0 false false Thu Nov 20 12:17:26 -0800 2008 Thu Nov 20 12:17:45 -0800 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat Jan 03 00:58:28 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 03 01:01:13 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Thu Feb 05 04:16:39 -0800 2009 Thu Feb 05 04:16:39 -0800 2009 1 Chapters:
Hexagons
Pentagons
Spirals
Phyllotaxis
Fractals
Waves

The Fractal items include: a guernsey, a tunic, a jacket, a coat, a camisole and skirt, and a triangle scarf.]]> 0 0 false false Wed Apr 01 07:40:15 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 01 07:40:58 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sat Jul 25 18:21:44 -0700 2009 Sat Jul 25 18:21:44 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Tue Aug 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 07 11:30:46 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 11 09:08:25 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Tue Feb 05 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 26 14:24:09 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 26 14:37:43 -0800 2008 more...]]> 2 0 false false Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2005 Sun Jun 15 16:46:26 -0700 2008 Sun Jun 15 16:48:40 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Feb 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Mon Jun 11 14:11:55 -0700 2007 Mon Jun 11 14:11:55 -0700 2007 amazing designer - so inventive and off-kilter. As someone who loves both science and knitting, I especially adore how her designs in this book are inspired by forms in nature. Her directions are crystal clear. I want to...more...]]> 5 1 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Fri Aug 01 05:16:31 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 01 05:22:41 -0700 2008
There is no Norah but Norah. One feels privileged to glimpse the ...more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Feb 19 09:50:47 -0800 2008 Tue Feb 19 09:54:28 -0800 2008 http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog/archi... which is the main reason that I've put off this project for a while. I think I will still try it ... someday.more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Jul 16 08:34:27 -0700 2008 Wed Jul 16 08:38:43 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Wed Oct 31 07:28:15 -0700 2007 Wed Oct 31 07:30:16 -0700 2007 1 0 false false Thu Aug 14 17:17:13 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 14 17:22:55 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Wed Nov 12 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Mar 26 18:05:44 -0700 2008 Wed Nov 12 23:44:28 -0800 2008
Purtty pictures and clear instructions.

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